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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

3,712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 186

For the Motorist 1936 CHEVROLET Outstanding Model of Popular Car Hydraulic Four-Wheel Brakes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 10

Those interested in motoring are always keenly on the watch for the release of the new Chevrolet. Each year for many years now the Chevrolet has made great strides, and 1936 is no exception to the rule…

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On Railway Premises

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 3

Mervyn Garvey, 22, a labourer, and Lawrence Markham, 29, a labourer, pleaded "Guilty" to charges of having trespassed on premises vested in the…

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Railway Scheme Opening on February 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

In a minute to the City Council last night, the Mayor (Ald. H. Fenton) stated that the whole railway remodelling scheme would be completed on February…

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Rapid Growth Railway Returned Soldiers' Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

The growth of the Railway and Tramway Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Association was revealed at the first annual meeting of Newcastle No. 2 Branch. The…

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New Railway Scheme Official Opening on February 10

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 7

The end of this month and the beginning of February will see the inauguration of some of the most important railway developments that…

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Motor Smash Near Canberra Second Victim Dies Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 7

The motor smash on the Federal Highway, near Canberra, on Saturday evening. In which Harold Edwin Whatty. driver of the car, lost his life,…

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Big Motor Race Off Across Deserts of Africa for £10,000 Prize

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

Information received, from South Africa states that the projected big international motor car race which was to be held at the end of this…

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Tuition in Schools Learning to Drive Motor Cars the Safety Ideal

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

By instituting in its high schools a course of study in the principles and practice of driving motor vehicles, New…

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Motors for GRACE and Page... Motoring Bodies Objective for This Year Tax Problems

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

Reduction of motor taxation, and of the toll of the road, are the main objectives of New South Wales motoring…

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MOTORS for GRACE and Pace Six Million Cars Heavy Production in 1936 Optimistic Forecasts

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 5

According to reports from the leading motor manufacturing countries of the world, 1936 promises to see about…

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Merewether Trams Proposal to Cut Down Services Protest by Mayor

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 10

Public protest against the reported intention of the Department of Transport to reduce the tram services on the…

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Ask "The Sun" Your Motor Problems

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 5

"The Newcastle Sun" has secured the service of an expert motor engineer, who will answer questions and give advice to motorists who have experienced any…

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Aeroplane Raided Lucky Escape of Perpetrators Would Have Crashed Goulburn

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 5

A daring attempt to steal an aeroplane from a hangar at Goulburn Aerodrome, is being investigated by the police…

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£15,000 for Roads Loan by Waratah Council Scheme Approved Municipality's Capacity to Pay

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 4

By six votes to two, Ald. W. E. Evans and W. J. Traise dissenting, Waratah Council decided at a special meeting last night to raise a loan of £15,000,…

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"Prayer" Will Be Answered Road Programme at Waratah Application for Loan

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 7

"Waratah Council's decision last night to apply for a £15,000 loan will mean that the 'prayer' of many residents…

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Road Safety Experiments in London Guard Rails on Footway London, January 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 8

In continuation of the campaign for road safety, plans are being considered by the Ministry of Transport and one of East End of London borough councils for an…

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Wallsend Motor-cycling Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 12

At a general meeting of the Wallsend Motor-cycling Club, plans for the year's competitions were discussed. Messrs. Moss Williamson and Jack Towner suggested that the cross-country…

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Railway Veterans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 3

Mr. W. Sharp presided at a meeting of the Retired Railway and Tramway Veterans' Association No. 1 on Monday The Superannuation Board wrote regarding…

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Motor Mechanics' Examination

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 6

The annual examination of motor mechanics for the National Roads and Motorists' Association certificate will be conducted at the Sydney Technical…

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Motor-cars Stolen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 6

A motor-car owned by Mr. P. Capper was stolen yesterday morning. Some hours later it was found abandoned at Port Waratah. Two spare wheels were…

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