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Railways, roads & transport, 1949

822 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 42

Railway St. to Be Re-named Digby Avenue

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 4

On the suggestion of Railway Street residents the Municipal Council this week agreed to re-name the street "Digby…

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Graziers Grateful To Railways

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 13

Uralla Graziers' Associalion has sent a letter to uralla railway officials and carriers thanking them for…

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Famous Motorist Passes Adventurous Career of Campbell

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 7

Sir Malcolm Campbell (62), whose death was reported from London recently, was world…

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Increased Motor Taxes Likely

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 4

General secretary of the National Roads Motorists’ Association (Mr. H. E. Richards) said this week he expected the…

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The Bagpipes Glass Beads for Road Signs

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 2

In a recent issue we reprinted a paragraph from another paper in regard to bagpipes, and at the time we were a little doubtful of Millions of glass beads will be used to revolutionise road signs throughout Australia. The beads, which are so small…

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Service and Courtesy Needed on the Railway

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 6

Too many complaints are being received concerning the railway service or, should we say, lack of service, to permit of the comments being regarded either as "incidental" to a great public undertaking or lacking…

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What Is Wrong with the Railway? Answers to a Few Questions Wanted Inefficiency Needs Explanation

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 6

Travellers arriving at Armidale about 9 p.m. on Saturday's Daylight Express from Sydney…

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"Stop Mail: Let Rabbits Pass" Grazier Criticises Railways Infestation on Lines

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 6

"They will have to stop the Glen Innes man one night and let the rabbits over the…

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Bright Parade in Beardy Street Prelude to Australia Day Sports Carnival Motor Cycles Head Lengthy Procession

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 6

Bands, marching girls, floats and clowns made this morning's procession a bright one, and onlookers crowded the footpaths along Beardy-street to the showground, where the…

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Special Train Will Run To-morrow Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 8

Armidale station master (Mr. A. Fisher) has advised that a special train will leave Armidale for Sydney to-morrow…

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[?]Nrma Fears New Move to Increase Motor Tax

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 6

A new move to increase motor vehicle taxation is feared by the N.R.M.A. Mr. H. E. Richards general secretary said Road Transport…

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Heavy Impost on Motor Transport High Taxes Seen As Issue in Next Federal Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 6

Although the Federal election is not to be held until towards the end of the year, there are already straws in the wind that portend serious food for thought by the contending…

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Higher Motor Tax Feared Finances in "Unhappy" Position

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 12

A new move to increase motor vehicle taxation is feared by the N.R.M.A…

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Father of Railways Invention of Steam Engine

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 10

The lives of millions of people all over the world have been influenced by the life and Work of a…

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Footway at Rail Bridge Awaits Inspector's Recommendation Action Deferred

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

If the recommendation of a Werris Creek railway traffic inspector is accepted the…

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"Disgrace to Uralla" Rubbish Tip On Bandana Road Chamber Members Critical

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 4

The rubbish tip on the Bundarra toad was a disgrace to Uralla, said Mr. Thompson at…

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Father of Railways Invention of Steam Engine

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 8

The lives of millions of people all over the world have been influenced hy the life and work of a…

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Guyra Class 6 Low Grading In Railways

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

Not many people realise that from a railway point of view, Guyra is a similar type of town to…

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Higher Motor Tax Feared Finances in "Unhappy" Position

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 6

A new move to increase motor vehicle taxation is feared by he N.R.M.A…

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"Stop Mail: Left Rabbits Pass" Grazier Criticises Railways Infestation on Lines

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 2

"They will have to stop the Glen Innes mail one night and let the rabbits over the…

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