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Railways, roads & transport, 1946

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Train Crash Big Death List LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 January 1946 · page 3

Fifteen dead were counted after a four-hour search of the wreckage of a train, which was unloading passengers at Lichfield Station, Staffordshire,…

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Toll of the Road 14 Killed ; 55 Injured SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 January 1946 · page 3

The death roll in road accidents in N.S.W. between Xmas and New Year's Day totalled 14 killed and 55 injured…

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Synthetic Tyres Advice to Motorists

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 January 1946 · page 4

Many motorists are now making their first acquaintance with tyres made of synthetic rubber, which can be recognised by the red medallion on the…

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"Examiner" Serial the Dangerous Road Chapter XXXVH--(Cont.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1946 · page 6

"Joe, that's cruel--it's horrible!" Yes, it's cruel--and horrible " Joe nodded his head gravely,…

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Crowded Train Riding on Buffers GOSFORD

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 1

A train from Gosford to Sydney was delayed for some time this morning while railway officials induced passengers to get off the…

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Local & General 86 and Never Saw Train

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 4

A Wolumla (Bega) resident who had never been more than 50 miles from his birthplace, died there lately. He was John James Greatly, aged 86, and…

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Buffer Riders Delay Train Holiday Jam at Woy Woy Special Provided to Lift Passengers GOSFORD

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 2

A train from Gosford to Sydney was delayed some time this morning while railway officials induced…

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"Examiner" Serial the Dangerous Road Chapter XXXVIII.--(Cont.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 January 1946 · page 4

It is dangerous--none dangerouser." Grainge assured her "It's nothing less than meddling in other people's business. For…

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Crowded Train Stationmaster Assaulted Sydney

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1946 · page 1

The Newcastle station-master Mr. J. Goodsir, was assaulted three times and had the back of his trousers…

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Seat Torn Out Of Trousers In Wild Rush To Board Train NEWCASTLE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1946 · page 4

The stationmaster (Mr. [?] Goodsir) was assaulted three times and had the back of his trousers torn out during a…

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Motorised Convoy Excites Interest In Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1946 · page 4

Two large convoys of transporters carrying 30-ton General Grant tanks, passed through Armidale yesterday and to-day…

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Roads Damaged By Army Tanks Who Bears Cost of Repairs?

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1946 · page 4

Tank convoys, passing through Glen Innes on Saturday, Sunday and Monday last, caused considerable damage to streets…

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"Examiner" Serial the Dangerous Road Chapter Xxxviii. (Cont.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1946 · page 6

"On, if [?] were only sure-- Marjorie's face was a conflict of uncertainties. "Nobody's ever that sure of…

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Railway Appeals Charges Proven, But Punishment Lightened

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1946 · page 6

Two cases were heard during the Railways' Appeal Board sitting in Armidale this week, Members of the board comprised J. E…

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Railway Picnic To Be Revived After Five Year Lapse

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1946 · page 11

After a lapse of five years, a meeting of railway employees on Sunday decided to revive annual picnics. Represeatatves of all branches…

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"Examiner" Serial the Dangerous Road Chapter XXXIX.--(Cont.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 6

Well, no. I wasn't thinking about polygamy. Lots of Turks aren't polygamous, anyway. It costs too much. But they keep…

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Road to Yamba Proclamation Sought Severn and Glen Innes to Co-operate

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 3

The Council of the Shire of Harwood sought the co-operation of both Glen Innes Municipal Council, and Severn Shire…

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Bandits in Russian Uniforms Hold cup Bremen Berlin, Train BERLIN

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 2

Bandits, dressed in Russian uniforms, last night field up the Bremen-Berlin train at a small station in the Russian-occupied province of…

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Train Hold-up Bandits Gel Booty Dressed as Russians BERLIN

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

Bandits, dressed in Russian uniforms, last night held up the Bremen-Berlin train at a small station in the Russian occupied…

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Railwayman Scalded Accident at Armidale Loco Shed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 6

Sydney Eason (19), of Dumaresq street, cleaner at the Armidale railway admitted to hospital yesterday with scalds to both…

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