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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

652 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 33

Caught in Tram Severe Injuries SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 1

While he was attempting to board a moving tram last night at Miller’s Point, Arthur Ryan, 33, wharf laborer was caught by the tram’s coupling…

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2,000 Years of Accrued Holidays for Railway Men

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Railways employees in N.S.W. are in for a £1 000,000 windfall after the war, according to the State President of the A.R.U., Mr. Austin. He said that the 2,000 years of accrued annual holidays…

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Train Smash 43 Airmen Injured. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 1

Eighteen civilians and about 25 R.A.A.F. personnel were injured when a Sydney-bound train crashed head-on into a stationary Air…

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"Road to Morocco" and "Happy Go Lucky": Bright Comedies at Capitol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 2

Patrons of the Capitol Theatre to-night will witness two first rate comedies. The first is "Road to Morocco," a comedy starring Bob…

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Train Smash at Richmond R.A.A.F. Special in Head-on Collision 18 Civilians and 35 Air Force Personnel Injured SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 4

Eighteen civilians, and about 35 R.A.A.F. personnel, were injured when a Sydney-bound train crashed head on into a stationary Air Force train carrying 700 members of the Air Force at Clarendon station, between Richmond…

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"Sun" Hold-up Motor Drivers on Strike SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 4

Motors drivers employed by the "Sun" newspaper, went on strike this morning after demanding a 40 hour week and four weeks annual…

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On Strike “Sun” Motor Drivers SYDYNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 1

Motor drivers employed by the “Sun” newspaper, went on strike this morning after demanding a 40-hour week and four weeks annual leave…

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Eighty Injured in Train Smash

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 1

ZORRA (Ontario) Tuesday.—Eighty persons were injured when nine cars of a Canadian Pacific Railway train from…

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Road Repairs and Water Services Acting Engineer's Report to City Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 11

The acting engineer (Mr. L. Drown) submitted the following report to the Armidale City Council on Monday night: (1) Tar sealing in…

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Danger at Railway Overhead Bridge

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

When a letter from the Department of Railways advising that the provision of a footbridge on the overhead bridge in…

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Salvage Saves Millions Aeroplane Parts Used Again

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 7

Salvage units in the British Isles have recovered millions of pounds worth of aircraft material and equipment…

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Six Drowned When Guard's Van Flooded on River Bridge

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

BRISBANE, Thursday.—Six persons are believed to have been drowened when trapped in a guard's van on a bridge over the flooded Burdekin River, near-Townsville…

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Ramps on Grafton Road? Open Season P.P. Board Discussions

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 3

The Glen Innes Pastures Protection Board at its meeting this week expressed Itself in favor of landholders being…

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Snake Near Bridge

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

Whilst returning to their homes after attending dressmaking lessons at the High School on Monday night last two ladies encountered a black snake…

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Run Down by Train Mr. Joseph Brissett Fatally Injured

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

News was received by Ald. H. N. Brissett yesterday that his brother Mr. Joseph Brissett, who was senior engine driver of the Railway…

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Status of Ex-service Men in N.s.w. Railways

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 16

The Secretary for Railways writes to the Editor:—Sir,—In a Special Federal Court [?]' the Commissioner for…

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Railway Servicemen Status in N.S.W. Railways

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 7

The Secretary for Railways writes: In a special Federal Court recently the Commissioner for Railways was fined on two charges involving the…

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Remagen Bridge Still Stands

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Saturday.—An air umbrella is constantly up over Remagen Bridge. Enemy planes which tried to…

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More Train Services Over Easter

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 2

It was announced yesterday that from Monday, March 26, until Tuesday April 3, Inclusive, the Wallangarra Mail. Glen…

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Macintyre Roads Foreman’s Report Extensive Flood Damage

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 2

The foreman (Mr. J. W. Goldman) submitted the following report to the last meeting of the Macintyre Shire Council:—…

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