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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

822 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 42

Father of Railways Invention of Steam Engine

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 6

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

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Higher Motor Tax Feared Finances in "Unhappy" Position

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 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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Old Bundarra and Auburn Vale Roads School Bus Project

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

Though application, accompanied by detailed information, was forwarded weeks ago to the authorities in connection with…

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Footbridge At Railway

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 7

If the recommendation of e Werris Greek, railway traffic inspector is accepted, the Woodville railway bridge will…

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Rabbits on Railway Property Every Possible Action Taken Garside's Reply to Complaints

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 8

Every action possible to prevent rabbit infestation on railway property will be taken, said…

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Motor Lorry Stolen From Moree

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

About 9.30 last night a Ford lorry, Army type (registered No. R.P. 367) was stolen from Balo Street, Moree. The truck…

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Wanted an Aerodrome Delungra and Gilgai Sites Under Discussion

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 4

The relative advantages of Delungra and Gilgai as a site for an aerodrome were discussed at a meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council. Macintyre Shire Council advised receipt of a detailed…

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Heavy Road Toll Six Die h Week-end Accidents

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 1

Six people, including a police constable on duty, were killed and 23 people injured in road…

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19 Skiers Killed Bus Runs Off Road LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 2

Nineteen young Germans on a skiing tour were killed and 20 injured when a bus travelling from Radolfzell, on Lake…

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Railway Union Condemns Calwell's Order

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The Victoria Council of Australian Railway Union yesterday condemned the immigration…

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Rabbits on Railway Property

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 5

Every action possible to prevent rabbit infestation on railway property will be taken, said the Commissioner (Mr. F…

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Railways Union Slates Immigration Department Calls For Repeal Of Act Support For O'Keefe Family MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 1

The Victorian Council of the Australian Railways Union yesterday condemned the…

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Complaints Of Railway Service Will Be Discussed at Meeting of Federated Chambers Chief Traffic Manager To Attend Conference

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 6

Among matters which Armidale Chamber of Commerce will submit to the conference of Federated Chambers to be held in Armidale shortly, will be the number of complaints made…

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Motor Accident at Moree Man's Leg Amputated

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 2

A man named Len Johnson had a leg amputated in the Moree hospital shortly after admission on Saturday night as a result of…

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Keep Your Distance On the Roads

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 5

"Can you stop in time?" That's a question for which you must provide the answer. The caution you apply in your…

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Complaint About Railway Service

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 3

Among matters which will be submitted to the conference of Federated Chambers of Commerce to be held in Armidale shortly…

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School's In, Watch Out! Motorists Asked To Respect Safety Patrols

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 6

With the re-opening of schools after the long vacation, the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. warn…

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Britain's Railway Workers Create New Record

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 10

London: Men working for British Railways have just created a record in track reconstruction…

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Motor Cycle Speed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 1

People were complaining bitterly about the speed at which motor cycles were being ridden around the streets of…

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Tightening Up On Inspections Of Motor Vehicles

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 4

Mr. Coleman and Mr. Shaw, of the Department of Road Transport, who are making a tour of N.S.W. to…

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