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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,393 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 70

East-west Rail and Road Linking the North-West and Coast Movement Grows in Strength Arrangements for Glen Innes Demonstration

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 4

For over four hours last night the Executive of the North and North-West Better Communication League and members of the…

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The Railway West Pioneers of the Movement

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 8

The inverell Glen Innes Grafton railway is a mighty scheme. It is not one of those penny-ha-penny parochia1. conceptions. It is a…

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Road Users and Abusers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 3

While the increased popularity of motoring tends to improve conditions generally it has one disadvantage, says the R.A.C.A. That is the…

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[?] £7000 Works Programme Approval of [?] and Specifications Trunk Road to Taxes Position of Ramps Councillors' Requests

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 6

Advice was received at Saturday morning's meeting of the Macintyre Shire Council that the Department had approved of the plans and specification of the work to be undertaken in the Council's £7000 works programme…

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Railway Hold-up 40-Hour Week Threat of Unionists MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

It is reported in industrial circles that the dislocation and possible sus[?] of the railway service will be [?]ated on March 7. unless the…

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Strike Mentioned Trouble in Victorian Railways Deadlock Between Commissioners and Men Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

It is reported in industrial circles that dislocation and possible suspension of railway services will be precipitated on March 7, unless…

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Robbers Foiled Railway Porter's Gallant Fight Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

Two masked men, one of whom had a pea-rifle, were foiled by a porter when they entered the Myrtleford railway station late on Saturday, and…

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Chamber of Commerce Discusses Holidays and Railways Guyra-Dorrigo Project Again Supported

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

The advisability of having a universal Saturday half-holiday declared throughout the State was vigorously urged by…

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CYCLING 26 MILES Glen Innes Club's Road Race Sixteen Riders Take Part

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

On Sunday, February 6, a very-large crowd gathered on tile Armidale Road to witness the biggest race the club has yet run…

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Government Grants Aerodrome and Hospital

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council, advice was received from the Department of Works and Local Government…

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Municipal Council English Junior Farmers Visit Improvements to Bridge-street Bridge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 8

Aid. C. A. Jay informed the municipal Council, which met on Monday night, that a party of English Junior Farmers would visit Uralla on March…

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Armidale Aerodrome Vahicr-Gcneral's Report on Site Brighter Prospects of Success

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 6

The establishment of an aerodrome was further considered at meeting of the Armidale City, Council last night, following the…

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The Open Road Notes on Motors and Motoring Efficiency of Headlamps

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 10

Motorists who have had trouble with dim headlamps and fading side and rear lights, will receive practical benefit from advice…

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Motor Injury No Improvements New Type of Accident SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 1

According to figures received to-day the number of vehicular accidents last month was practically the same as in January last year in spite of…

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[?]ed Railway Meeting on Friday Preparation for Glen Innes

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

An open-air public meeting of the North and North-west Better Communication League is to be held in Othe Street on Friday…

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Road Baulks

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

An inspector of the N.R.M.A. who recently travelled over Trunk Road No. 64 from Casino to Tenterfield reports that road baulks have been…

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Roads in the U.s

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

According to an American motor journal there is a relatively small demand in the U.S.A., for faster roads with smoother surfaces and…

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Road Users and Abusers

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 9

While the increased popularity of motoring tends to improve conditions generally, it has one disadvantage, says the R.A.C.A. that is, the…

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Think. Mr. Speedster G.m.s. in "Open Road"

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

Open letter to a motorist who drives too fast through our streets:— I saw you barely miss a little boy this afternoon and heard you yell,…

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Railway Meeting

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

A meeting in connection with the railway agitation to urge the Government to complete the line between Guyra and Dorrigo was held at the…

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