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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

1,591 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 80

MOTORING Notes and Comments Back to the Horse

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 8

It has been stated that Vienna is going back to horses. The reason is to be found in the high taxes on cars which are compelling private owners…

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The Railway and Glen Inner Water

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 4

At this week's Municipal Council meeting the Mayor (Ald. W. A. Cramsie) reported that he had, through the Hon. Col. M. P. Bruxner, instituted…

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Train Smash Russian Tragedy MOSCOW

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4

Eighteen were killed and nine injured when a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train at, Karanstrogonovo station near Saratov…

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£30,000 Train Smash in Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 7

When the brakes of an electric train failed on an [?]line leading to Croydon station yesterday morning, the train rushed through the station and…

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Boggabilla Budget Progress Association; New Post Office: Mangle Scrub: Railway and Postal Improvements: Town Advancement: Road Progress Association

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 8

Mr. W. B. Gow, J.P., president of the local Progress Association, was in the chair at the first meeting of the year of the Association on Tuesday…

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Eighteen Killed In Soviet Train Disaster Stationmaster Charged Moscow

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 1

Eighteen were killed and nine injured when a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train at Karanstrogonoro station,…

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More Railway Excursions to and From Sydney

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 2

Word has been received from the Department of Railways that, at the end of February (26th), excursion trains will be run from and to the…

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Shire Roads Employment of Men presidential minute Discussion at To-day's Shire Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1935 · page 4

There was a stir at the meeting of the Severn Shire Council this morning when objection was taken to a section of the presidential…

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Motor Breaches Cases Before Court Pillion Rider and Driver Fined

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1935 · page 7

There was a large batch of offenders of the Motor Traffic Regulations before the local Police Court yesterday morning…

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Tingha Tomatoes Proposal to Form Company Unlimited Possibilities Transportation by Aeroplane

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 4

The flavor, sise and edible quality of tomatoes grown on the granite sand in and around Tingha, have been proven to be equal, if…

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Ashford Shire Town Improvements Sanitary Arrangements Damage to By-roads

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 2

At a meeting of the Ashford Shire Council, considerable useful [?]es was done. The remarkable efficiency of the "Bulldog"…

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Three Men Killed Motor Car Overturns Tragedy in Victoria MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 1

When a single-seater car overturned near Inglewood last night three men. William Robert Hawkes, 65, Alfred George Hawkes 61, and James T. Ryan…

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Delungra Dongs Recreation Club's Ball: Railway Figures: Personal: Social Functions: Cricket: Weather Recreation Club Ball

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 3

Despite heavy storms and unfavorable weather for the Recreation Club ball on Friday night last over 200 people braved the elements and were…

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Schoolboy Killed Motor Truck Dashes Into Group Of Children Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 1

At Innisfall (Queensland), a motor truck, swerving to avoid another vehicle, dashed into a group of school boys, killing one…

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Engine Driver Injured Bottle Thrown From Bridge SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 1

While an engine was proceeding from Eveleigh to Central Station yesterday afternoon some person threw a bottle from an overhead…

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Severn Shire Roads Under Consideration the Councillors Meet Tour of Inspection in "A" Riding

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 7

Necessary works in practically every section of the district were brought under the notice of the Shire councillors at this week's meeting. The councillors are setting out to meet the position in a…

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Proposed Road Across Asia

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 3

The Swedish explorer, Dr. Sven Hedin. has surveyed the country for a Projected motor road from the Yellow Sea to Chinese Turkestan. Part of it…

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Dumaresq Shire Council Heavy Damage Caused By Storms £4800 Maintenance Programme for Main Roads Grants For Roads and Bridges Sought

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 8

At the meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council yesterday afternoon, it was decided to apply for £2000 as a grant for development works—bridges over Dangar's Creek and Boundary Creek and for the much-discussed Long Point Road…

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Another Appeal for Road Parties Invited to Meet Councillors

The Walcha News · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 1

At the Apstey Shire Council meeting on Saturday, L. S. Partridge, Crandumbie, made another appeal in connection with road of access,…

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Attempt to Wreck Train—d0win Gold Mine for £250,000 Wreck Trains Two Attempts Fortunate Escapes SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 1

A deliberate attempt was made last night to wreck a train between Hornsby and Normanhurst by placing a…

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