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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,393 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 70

Holiday Trips East-west Railway Interview with Col. Bruxner

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 7

A very striking point which was evident over the Christmas and New Year holidays was the exodus of thousands of residents of the…

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Wood Gas Fuel For Motor Vehicles

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 3

All countries dependent on imports for supplies of petrol, oil and other fuels for internal combustion engines are directly concerned in the…

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Motor Cyclist Killed SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 1

Alan Ling, of Chatswood. was fatally injured last night when his motor cycle, after cradling into the back of a horse-drawn lorry at Roseville…

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Tourists for the North Railway Department's Enterprise Official Visits Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 4

In the absence of the Mayor, Ald. W. E. Ligbtfoot, the Deputy-Mayor, presided over a meeting of aldermen and…

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Wheat Transport Railway Efficiency Extraordinary Difficulties

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 4

The December issue of the Railway and Tramway Officers' Gazette contains the following article which gives some idea of the…

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Railway Men Stop Work Demands MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 1

Declaring that there was insufficient safety in woring conditions members of the shu[?]ers branch of the australian Railway Union decided…

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Tip Is a Bone Four-Footed "Porter" Carries Bags at Railway Station -(By Air Mail). London, December 25

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 3

Victoria Station, London, has a new porter. His name is "Bats," and he will carry any article from a morning…

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Faction Fight Appeal to Railway Workers SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 1

An appeal to railway workers and employees to support the industrialists in their fight against Mr. Land has been issued over the…

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Headless Body Found on Railway Line SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 1

The headless body of a young man was found beside the railway line at Willowood, near Liverpool, with the head lying seme distance away…

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Night Chase By Car and Motor Cycle Search for Safe Breakers Missing Cars Recovered

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 4

An exciting all-night police chase by car and motor cycle on the Armidale Road and on foot across adjacent paddocks ended this…

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The Aerodrome Question Calls For Settlement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 4

Although it must he admitted there have been difficulties besetting the path of those to whom we look for the provision of an aerpdrome serve Armidale and the surrounding district, it is nevertheless true that the Government authorities have been guilty…

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Road Fatalities

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 3
Also in The Inverell Times

Daring the Christmas and New Year holidays 17 persons were killed in road accidents in New South Wales, compared with 22 over the same…

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Toowoomba Road

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 4

The toll bar road near Toowoomba, the steepest pinch on the Dividing Range, is to be eliminated. It is to be replaced early in the next financial…

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Walcha Road Catholic Ball A Great Success

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 6

Once again the annual Catholic Ball, held on Boxing Night, was a complete success, the hall being filled to overflowing with dancers from as…

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Fishermen's Thrill Martin Attacks Motor Launch Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 1

Four men had narrow escapes when an 18 foot motor launch in which they were fishing about three miles from Woody Heads,…

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Identification Established Youth's Body Near Railway Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 1

The youth whose body was found mutilated near the railway line at Liverpool, has been identified as Frederick George Walther (23), a…

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Use of Motor Horns

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

While the N.R.M.A. is entirely in sympathy with any movement to prohibit the unnecessary use of motor horns, the association is opposed to…

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Bridge Openings

The Uralla Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 1

The Shire Council, at this week's meeting, decided to hold official openings of the following bridges, viz Gostwyck. Mihi. and on the new area…

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