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Railways, roads & transport, 1948

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Truck Off Road Driver's Narrow Escape

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 4

Careering off the road at Cherry tree Hill, bouncing over the gutter, hurtling a fence and finishing up 20 yards inside Mr. J. McLean's oat,…

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Truck off Road

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1948 · page 10

Careering off the road at Cherry Tree Hill, bouncing over the gutter, hurtling a fence and finishing Up 20 yards inside Mr. J. McLean's oat…

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10 Children Killed U.S. Train Crashes Into Bobsled CHICAGO

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 1

Ten children were killed and two injured yesterday at Archbold, Ohio, when the Chicago bound New York Central Train knifed its way through…

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Mystery Member of Royal Train Accompanies Michael of Rumania to Switzerland Statement on Abdication When Family Members Safe London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 1

Mystery member of the special train which is taking ex-King Michael of Rumania to Lausanne is a good-looking young boy who, on his arrival with the Royal party in Vienna after crossing the Rumanian…

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More In Victoria For Rail, Tram And 'Bus Hold-up

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Following lightning strike action by Melbourne tramwaymen on Saturday night the City is in danger…

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“Tram Men’s Strike Might Bring Tie-up

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Following a lightning strike action by Melbourne tramwaymen on Saturday night, the city is in danger…

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Missed Train

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 5

L. F. Franklin (Brisbane) writes to the Editor: "Sir.—I have heard many local residents complain about the inefficient and unreliable taxi…

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Six Day Week in Glen Vines Motor Trade

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 4

Mr. E. J. Wharton, secretary of the Motor Traders of Glen Innes, said to-day that as a result of a meeting of the North and…

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Increase in Tram, Bus Revenue

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Minister for Transport, Mr. O'Sullivan, said to-day that tram and bus revenue for the six…

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Repair Work Urged for Railways

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 6

In the interests of safety, there 4s an urgent need for a large - scale, reconstruction, of railway ticks, according to the…

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Tram, Bus Revenue Increase Revealed by Transport Minister. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 2

The Transport Minister (Mr. O'Sut livan) said to-day. trem and bus revenue for the six months, ended December 31, 1947 increased by £811,…

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Engineer's Report Uralla Shire Much Storm Damage to Roads

The Uralla Times · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 1

Total damage to Shire roads was estimated at £1630 in the Engineer's report to the Provincial Council of Uralla Shire at its…

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Train Services to North Are Unchanged

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 4

The question of any general restoration of train services on the Northern Line could not be considered until the effect…

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17 Die in Palestine Clashes Arab Ambushes on Roads Pole Murdered in Cafe JERUSALEM

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 1

Seventeen people were killed in street fighting in Palestine's main cities yesterday…

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Railway Employers' Picnic Will Be Held This Month

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 8

Northern employees of the N.S.W. Railways' Department will hold their annual picnic at Armidale on January 24…

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Lumpers Can Handle Wheat At Railway Yards

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 4

Mr. E. A. Clarke (secretary of the Inverell Silo Committee) yesterday refuted a statement that lumpers at the…

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Correspondence Aerodrome Hangar Protest at Rental Decision

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 8

A. J. Henry, ex Bomber Command, R.A.F. writes to the Editor: Sir.—I would very much appreciate the use of portion of the…

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Damaged Shire Roads Present Problem For Councillors

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 3

Business at Friday’s meeting of the Macintyre Shire Council mainly comprised requests and appeals for road…

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Jews Believed to Have Destroyed Bridge Syria-Palestine Link Blown Up

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Monday.—Haganah forces are believed to have been responsible for blowing up die "Bridge of Jacob Daughters" over the River Jordan, on, the Palatine-Syrian frontier, last night…

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Famous Bridge Blown Up in Arab-jewish Fight British Volunteers Join Arabs

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Monday.— Haganah forces are believed to have been responsible for the blowing up of the “Bridge of Jacob’s Daughters” over the River Jordon on the Palestine-Syrian frontier,…

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