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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

583 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 30

Storm Damage on Roads Being Repaired Speedily as Possible Gangs Moving Through Shire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 4

It was made clear at the monthly meeting of the Severn Shire Council that though all the required works could not be…

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Ashford Roads Foreman’s Report to Shire

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 6

To the last meeting of the Ashford Shire Council the foreman (Mr. Thompson) submitted the following report:…

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Police Sergt. Run Down by Train

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Police Sergeant Edward McCrohan. (56) was run down by an electric train near Hurlstone railway…

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Red Airmen Blast Retreating German Transports Along the Road to Odessa

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—Switching his attack to the most western point of the Russian front, General Zhukov has struck a surprise blow on General von Manstein's flank and opened a push for Lwow, says Marshal Stalin, in an order of the day,…

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Youth Killed While Trying to Board Tram SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 1

While trying to board a tram on one off side in George-street, City, early this morning, Lionel Hudson (16), of Dulwlch Hill, was struck…

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Victorious Red Army Enters Rumania Nazis Face Annihilation Odessa-Lwow Railway Cut LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 1

Having crossed the Dniester River and entered Rumania, Russian troops are now carrying out a giant outflanking movement, the success of which would mean that hundreds of thousands of Germans to the…

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Tableland-coast Railway Dumaresq Shire Supports Better Communications League

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 4

The North and North-West Better Communication League was actively opposed to the scheme for the construction…

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Tram Fatality Sydney

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 1

While trying to board a tram on the off-side in George Street, City, early this morning, Lionel Hudson, 16, of Dulwich Hill was struck by a tram…

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The Motor industry and the Ward

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 4

Only when the history of the war has beep written will full appreciation be possible of the stupendous Jobs done by the…

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Roads Deteriorate

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 3

Many of Australia’s highways which were built or improved by reason of the many millions of pounds obtained annually from owners of…

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Dangar Street Railway Bridge Is Dangerous

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 6

Armidale City Council takes the view that the bridge over the railway line in Dangar-street is dangerous and should be widened…

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Inter-district Jealousy Has Hindered' Northern Development Dumaresq Shire Council and the Railway League

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

"One of the main reasons why we have not had more development in the north is inter-district Jealousy," declared Cr. P. A…

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Road Work Sample Mile Proposed Unusual Offer to Council

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

An unusual offer was conveyed to Inverell Municipal Council on Tuesday night, when Messrs. Chesterfield & Jenkins, road contractors offered…

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Few "Sleepers" For Glen Innes Travellers On Glen Innes Train

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 2

The Glen Innes and District Chamber of Commerce at a meeting last night decided to seek an interview with the…

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Road Permit Cancelled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

The Government Gazette of N.S.W. states that the following road permit has been cancelled in accordance with the provisions of…

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FOOTBA[?] Railway, Club [?]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 7

There was a large [?]nce of football [?]thusiasts [?]ailway [?]nstitut[?] on Friday [?] or the formation of the A[?]…

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Red Army Reaches Rumanian Border Key Railway Town Captured German Southern Army in Full Retreat London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

Moscow's artillery to-day thundered their greatest salute as 24 salvos from 324 guns signalled the historic announcement in an Order of the Day by Marshal Stalin that the Red Army has reached the…

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Railway Fettlers

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

There are no less then 60 railway extra fettler gangs in the State, with an average of 30 men in each gang. It is they who re[?]lay lenghts of line…

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Warialda Railway

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

A very successful Queen Carnival dance was held in the Railway Hall on the 17th. A great number attended and the takings were very…

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Buying Motoring Goods

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

Many motorists who are finding difficulty in purchasing miscellaneous items needed for their car are advised by the N.R.M.A. not to abandon…

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