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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

1,380 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 69

Hospital Working Bee Road Repaired Good Work by Willing Hands

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

In response to the appeal of the Hospital Board for a working bee to repair the old road leading to the rear of the Hospital, a large…

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Knocked Down Struck by Motor Bike SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 7

While Miss Dorothy Scotter (16). was walking along Castlereagh Street. City, to-day, she was knocked down iy a motor cycK sustaining abrasions…

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Bag Snatcher Works From Motor Car Three Women Attacked Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

While Miss Carmen Carrick was walking along a street at Bellevue Hill last night a man, operating from a motor ear, attempted to…

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Motoring in School Part Of Curriculum

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 8

Motoring. it appears, is to becomepart of the school curriculum in Prague Czeehosloakia: when the scholars have climbed to the top forms…

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The Road from Guyra to Dorrigo

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

Says the Tamworth "Northern Daily Leader':— The commencement of the new road from Guyra to Dorrigo has induced…

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Municipal Council Two Seats Vacant Tribute Paid to the Retiring Aldermen The Furracabad Bridge :: Cycle Gub's Request Aerodrome Site :: Business Man's Offer to Erect Rest Room in Bourke Street

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 9

At this week's meeting of the local Municipal Council a warm tribute was paid to the valued ser vices of ex-Ald. W. A. Cramsie and J. Plante, who have resigned as members of the Council. The Sheriff's Department advised…

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Motoring Car Lubricants

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 6

The qualities and purpose of engine oils and the need for using the approval grade of lubricant in the engine has often been emphasised. Similar advice…

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Serious Car Smash On Stonehenge Road—Page 4 Public Health Important Conference Reduction of Flies and Mosquitoes Sydney, Thursday. "A National Asset" Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd. "Playing the Part of 'Jekyll and Hyde' in China." LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

A conference of health authorities will be held in Sydney on February 14, when many matters of great interest will be discussed, A defensive admission that Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., supplied Japan for the invasion of Manchuria and simultaneously supplied the Chinese with materials to defend Manchuria, was made by the…

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The Open Road Motors and Motoring Use for Anything

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

New York church tower has a set seventeen chimes made from old vehicle brake drums. They are drilled to the right pitch, and are played with…

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Dumaresq Shire Council £5800 Programme For Main Road Maintanance Many Bridges Repairs Construction of Long Point Road

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

At the meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council yesterday afternoon, advice was received from the Main Roads Department that provision had been made for a programme of main, roads maintenance to absorb £5800…

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Serious Road Mishap Caused by Bolthing Horse Four Well-known Armidalians involved

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

Pour well-known Armidale residents figured in a serious motor accident on the New England Highway on Wednesday evening,…

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Bannockburn Shire. February Meeting of Council Road Work Programme for 1936 Relieving Position in All Three Ridings

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

Yesterday morning's meeting of the Councillors of Bannockburn Store gave a great deal of time to consideration of a programme of work in all three ridings this year. The amount of money which is to be expended in various localities is set out in a…

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Found Dead in Camp Retired Railwayman Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Alexander Malcolm Gillespie, a retired railwayman, was found dead in bis camp at Meribah.' A search disclosed that deceased…

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Peregrinating Pests Motorists Who Leave Gates Open The Low Provides Heavy Penalties

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

One of the greatest nuisances that many landholders have to contend with is the motorist who passes through subdivision fences…

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Guyra-dorrigo Railway Justification For Expenditure Challenged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

"Modern transport" writes to the Editor: "Sir.—I rend with interest Alderman Watson's letter regarding the building of the Guyra-Dorrigo railway…

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Bowler Killed Motor Collision MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 1

Thirteen members of the Carrum Bowling Club were injured on Saturday when a motor van in which they were travelling came into collision…

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LIGHTHORSEMEN Injurd In Motor Smash Eleven in Hospital Driver Blinded by Sun Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 1

Eleven members of the 6th Light Horse Regiment were injured, seven seriously, last night, when thrown from the…

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City Railway

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

The Government has announced that work on the final stage of the city railway, linking Circular Quay with Wynyard Station, will be…

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Motor Trade Licensing Urged Combetent Mechanics

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

Addressing a conference in Lismore attended by nearly 40 delegates representing the garage proprietors and mechanics, Mr…

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Motorists Who Leave Gates Open The Law Provides Heavy Penalties

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 8

One of the greatest nuisances that many landholders have to contend with is the motorist who passes through subdivision fences…

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