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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

1,357 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 68

Hints for Motorists N.R.M.A. News Accident Figures Alarm

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. Safety Department expresses [?] at the number of road accidents which have occured in this State since the beginning of the year…

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Motor Smash Head-on Collision

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 2

Two cars travelling on the Inverell road about 12 o'clock last night collided near Glen Prairie, eight miles from Warialda. Two occupants,…

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Glencoe-ben Lomond "One of the Most Important Secondary Roads"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 7

Mr. C. D. Judge, of "Ban Ban," Ben Lomond, writes to the editor:-- In your report in the "Examiner" of 25th. instant of the Severn Shire…

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White Way for Glen Innes Chamber Moves Publicity Enterprise Display of District Scenes at Show Beautifying the Railway Grounds

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the members of the Chamber of Commerce consideration was given to the question of beautifying…

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Walcha Road - WOOLBROOK Cricket Dance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 6

A very successful dance was held in the A.I.F. Hall, Woolbrook, on Friday night in aid of the cricket club. There was a splendid attendance of dancers…

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Saved From Death Girl Found on Bridge Pylon Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

A 16-year-old girl was found this morning clinging to the granite coping of the platform of the Harbour bridge pylon, 150 feet from the…

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Girl on Bridge Rescued in Time Family Quarrel SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

A sixteen year did girl was found this morning hanging to the granite coping of the platform on the Harbor Bridge pylon, 150 feet from the…

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Town Council Meeting New High School Drainage at Town Hall Bitumen on Brae And Evans Streets Domineering Letter from Railway Department

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 7

The Town Council held its usual meeting last night when some important business was dealt with. The application of the Swimming Club for the erection of a diving tower was granted…

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Motor Smash Head-on Collision Mother and Child Injured

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

Two cars travelling on the Inverell road, about 12 o'clock on Sunday night, collided near Glen Prairie, eight miles from Warialda. Two occupants. Mrs…

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Railway Line Held by Armed Foreigners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

Their meeting was subject to frequent interruptions and free fights, however, and the sound of an explosion from the direction of a foreigner's…

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Railwaymen's New Log Criticism From Armidale A.R.U.

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 3

Mr. W. Postlethwaite branch secretary on behalf of the executive of the Armidale sub-branch of the Australian Rainways Union, writes:…

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Cracked a Snake And Solved Motorist's Problem

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 3

Mr. Frederick Ward stopped his car in French's Forest, Deewhy, at the week-end, and in alighting disturbed a 5ft. brown snake. It disappeared…

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New Motor Power

The Uralla Times · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

According to a writer in the Lithgow "Mercury," a resident of that town, who is renowned for his inventive genius, but is receiving relief pay, has…

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Bendemeer-Woolbrook Road Work Commences

The Walcha News · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

Following the grant of £12,000 for road construction on the above road, our representative was informed by Mr. Marshall that the…

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Motor Lorry Strikes Tram Driver and Passengers Injured Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

A motor lorry driven by a Chinese ga[?]dener crashed into a tram in Kingstreet, St. Peters, this morning. The tram conductor was thrown to…

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DISARMAMENT Britain's Fresh Memorandum to Bridge Franco-german Differences European Press Action London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

Messages from European capitals indicate that the British memorandum. on disarmament is being clearly studied…

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Boggabilla Budget Railway Matters : Weather Conditions : Stock Movements : Cricket. Railway Matters

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 3

In response to representations by the Boggabilla Progress Association, a permanent porter has been appointed to asist the local stationmaster, Mr…

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Inverell Motorcyclists Success

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

Riding a 2[?] Velocette, Mr. George Legge, won the double at the recent Barraba Gymkhana. This comprised the three mile handicap and three…

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February Railway Excursions. Single Fare for Double Journey

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

Following on the many railway excursions run towards the close of last year, comes the announcement of a further series about the middle of…

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Railway Awards "Serious Position," Says Union Secretary Grave Trouble Likely. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

Commenting on the decision of the Arbitration Court to restrain the gazettal of the new railway award. Mr. W. Fletcher, secretary of the Nationals…

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