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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

652 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 33

Restoration of Train Services To Continue From April 3

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

The New South Wales Railways Department has announced that the restoration of mail train and other…

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Easter Motoring

Guyra Argus · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. advises motorists that the current issue of petrol ration tickets must be converted into petrol by March 31. The March…

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Ports and Railways Essential to Northern Development

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 8

If the North Coast and its hinterland were developed as they should be, it was not a question of one port and one railway, but at least…

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Germany's Roads

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 4

Judging by recent despatches from war correspondents on the Eastern European war fronts, some Russian armies are now moving along…

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Improved Train Services. Back to Normal

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 2

Widespread satisfaction will be felt throughout the country districts at the official announcement of permanent restoration of train services…

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Road Casualties in Britain

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 4

More road casualties have been caused on roads in Britain during the war than in air raids against Britain. Latest…

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Woman Under Tram Fights Rescuers

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 1

Prevented from throwing herself under a tram in Pitt Street, Sydney, a young woman fought with ambulance men. She threw…

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Motor Starting Troubles

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 7

With the arrival of cooler weather and the certainty of much engine starting trouble, motorists are advised by the N.R.M.A. to check the…

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Councillors' Tour Inspection of Roads

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 1

An inspection of some of the roads in "C" riding was carried out by Shire President Cr. W. Youman and his colleague Cr. C. E. Wheaton…

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Road Works February Operations

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 2

In the absence of an engineer Mr. J. Richardson (shire clerk) submitted a report to the Guyra Shire Council, at its meeting last week,…

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Stilwell Road Convoy Makes Detour

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 13

The first convoy of American military supplies rolled into Wanting in south-west China over the newly completed Stilwell Road on January 28, 1945, marking the breaking of the Japanese land blockade to China. To make this trip possible, American and Chinese…

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Bridge Building in the Jungle Former Armidale Man on the Job

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 6

To enable supplies to be brought forward to the infantry patrols steadily advancing against the Japanese…

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Railway Sleepers Eased Priorities Operates From

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1945 · page 4

Including the restoration of sleeping cars and the easing of priority regulations, improved interstate and intrastate…

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An Oakwood Cow Grazing on Roads Discussion at Shire Meeting

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 3

The question as to whether the Stock Inspector has authority to issue permits to Shire residents to agist a house cow on Shire roads…

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Bridge Strike Settled Men to Resume at Hawkesbury SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 2

Settlement was achieved this morning in the strike of 400 men employed on the Hawkesbury River railway bridge, and union…

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Manufacture of Motor Vehicles in Australia General Motors-holden's Ltd. Makes Proposal to Government

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 3

In response to the request of the Federal Government to all interested parties, to undertake the manufacture of motor vehicles in Australia,…

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Railway Employee Retires

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 2

After 37 years of continuous service with the Railway Department Mr Ted Lynch of Warialda Railway has retired. Prior to his retirement he…

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Road Travel Ban to Slay

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 6

Because of fuel, tyre and manpower shortages, no relaxation, of restrictions on road transport could be permitted,…

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Railway Stoppage Officials to Confer With Curtin Decision After Negotiations SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 6

Whether or not the Australian Railways Union, which is seeking 500 men immediately to offset the effect of the…

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Railway Stoppage In the Balance SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 1

Whether or not the Australian Railways Union, which is seeking 500 men immediately to offset the effect of the restoration of normal railway services,…

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