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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

1,380 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 69

The Funeral Train LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

The funeral train from Wolferton station to London will consist of a saloon full of flowers, a black and purple saloon, which will contain the…

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Municipal Affairs Aerodrome Site a Survey to Be Made Floodlighting The town Hall Council Reviews Charges for Petrol Pumps

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 7

The necessity of providing a suitable landing ground for aircraft was farther discussed at this week's Municipal Council meeting, and it was decided to have a survey made of an area on "Lilburn." The Mayor (Aid. A. E. Ward) pre-…

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Rail Motor in Flames Blaze at Railway Station SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

A rail motor burst into flames at Griffith railway station last night. Petrol sent flames soaring to a great…

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Shire Roads Ratepayers' Requests Considered by Shire Councillors Proposed Deviation Round Rummery's Hill

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 9

Correspondence was received at this week's meeting of the Severn Shire Council which encourages the belief that the authorities are now more favorable to the making available of a grant for the construction of a deviation round Rummery's Hill…

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Westminster Hall Removal of Late King's Body 30 Roads to Be Closed London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

King Edward to-day returned to Sandringham, whence the body of the late King will to-morrow be brought to London to lie in state…

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Motoring New England Highway

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

New England Highway, the main inland route between Sydney and Brisbane, is described in the road report issued by the…

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Railway Picnic Large Crowd Attends Annual Function

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

A large crown attended the thirty second annual employees picnic held at the Uralla Show-ground last Saturday. Brilliant…

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Car Parking Motorist's Complaint Prevented From Picking Up Parcels Council Discussion

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

At this week's meeting of the Municipal Council it was decided to enter into negotiations with the Commissioner of Police with…

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WALCHA Cycling Road Races

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

Well supported road races on Sunday, under the auspices of the Cycle Club, resulted:—Junior' Race, 2 miles: John Mann…

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Journey's End Port Macquarie By Road Historic Associations Popular Resort For New Englanders (No. 2.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 8

Port Macquarie, named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie, is one of the oldest and quaintest settlements in New South…

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Australian Defence Trial of Motor Patrol Boat SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The motor patrol vessel ordered [?], England by the Federal Government has successfully undergone its first trial…

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Attendants for Live Stock Railway Concessions Extended

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 8

Some time ago representations were made to the Commissioner for Railways by several Pastures Protection Boards and the R.S.P.C.A. for a…

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Motor Traffic Licenses Not Returned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

Before Mr. H. H. Farrington, relieving Police Magistrate at the Armidale Police Court yesterday, Alexander A. A. Krause was charged with…

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New Railway Government May Act Mary Vale to Sandy Hollow

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

The Government has decided to call for additional reports on the proposed Mary Vale—Sandy Hollow railway, which it is claimed, will be of…

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A Jockey's Boots Exhibit in Police Court "Hotel" Barber Sentenced to Three Months for Theft Man and Girl Questioned on Armidale Road Attempt to "Break" Gaol

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 3

Clyde William Thorley, who has several aliases, was before the local Police Court yesterday on a charge of having stolen a pair of shoes and a pair of socks to the value of 25/., the property of Clifford Barnes; and also with having stolen £2/10/- from the railway…

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Wool for Motor Parts Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

Negotiations have taken placed between General Motors-Holdens, Ltd. and a big German manufacturer for the exchange…

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Through Shop Motor 'Bus Smash SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

A doable decker motor 'bus crashed through a shop in Crow's Nest to-day, and three persons were injured…

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Died at Wheel Motorist's Death SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

While driving a car with a woman relative along Windsor Road, Kellyville, last night Francis Smith (60). of Leichhardt, collapsed and died at…

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Ashford Shire Council Additional Speed Ratrol Large Main Roads Expenditure Ramps in Centre of Road : Improvements to By-roads

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The Ashford Shire Council at its recent meeting decided upon important business. A new speed patrol is to be purchased at a cost of £850. A decision was come to in the matter of removing…

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Road Improvements

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 8

At the meeting of the Armidale City Council on Monday night, the Local Government Association reported that its delegates had approached the Prime…

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