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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Kirkby Bridge. Old Landmark to Disappear

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 2

An old landmark, Kirkby Bridge, is now in course of disappearing after having done duty for 40 years the contractors, Messrs, Addison and…

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The Bridge. Opening Programme. Atlantic Union Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 4

As a service to motorists the Atlantic Union Oil Company Ltd. have just issued a comprehensive programme and map of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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Dismissal of Railway Workers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 2

It was reported on Wednesday that the Railway Commissioners will be obliged to dismiss over 1700 men in the near future. The men concerned are…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. has received sworn evidence from employees implicated in the practice of adulterating petrol and oil, and the Association is again…

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The Railway Picnic Council's Explanation of Water Shortage. Onus on Swimming Club

North West Champion · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 2

At last Monday's Council meeting the Mayor, in referring to the attack on Council for its failure to have the Olympic Basin full on the…

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Brisbane Turns Down Bridge

Manilla Express · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

Keen interest was taken in a proposal before the Brisbane City Council last night to Dorman Long Ltd, the Sydney…

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MANILLA & District News Sydney Harbour Bridge The Ambition of a Century

Manilla Express · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

The first suggestion for a bridge from Sydney to North Sydney was made in 1815 by Francis H. Greenway,…

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Harbor Bridge Dance

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 2

At Danceland on Saturday night the Waratah Football Club held a successful Harbor Bridge dance in aid of the club funds. There was a good…

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Bridge Tourists Crowds From N. West Packed Excursion Trains

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

The opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, is already relegated to memory, but it is doubtful if even the most outstanding events connected…

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The Harbour Bridge Opening. a Sensational Incident. Military Officer Slashes Ribbon

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 2

Delightful weather made conditions ideal for the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Saturday morning by the Premier (Mr. J. T…

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Harbor Bridge. Opened by Premier. Military Officer Cuts Tape with Sword

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 3

Spectacular scenes marked the opening of the Harbor Bridge on Saturday last and the brilliant pageantry, set off by ideal…

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Motoring Visitors to Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

As it is anticipated that traffic in the methopolis will be very dense during Bridge and Show weeks country visitors are reminded that it is prudent to…

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Hints to the Motorist. N.s.w. Motorists and Their Taxes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

It has long been a truism that the car owner is always fair game for the tax gatherer, and even in these enlightened days there persists in certain…

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Midnight Epic Night Ride Through Wind and Rain Railway Men's Dash to Save Life

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

The death occurred at Walgett on Thursday, of William Hoath, aged 10 years, who on Tuesday, was admitted to Walgett Hospital suffering from…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has received sworn evidence from employees implicated in the practice of adulterating petrol and oil, and the Association is again…

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The Bridge Market

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

J. Kuhn reports: At last Saturday's sale there was a good supply of poultry fruit and vegetables. The market was firm a…

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Third Harbor Bridge Lottery

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

The No. 3 Harbor Bridge lottery was drawn on Thursday last and resulted:-- The first prize of £20,000 was…

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MANILLA & District News the Harbour Bridge Half a Million People See It Officially Opened

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

Sydney Harbour Bridge, which has been the engineering dream of a century, was officially opened on Saturday…

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Bridge and Tramway Traffic

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 2

During the first 24 hours of use by traffic of the Harbour Bridge 24,912 vehicle conveying 87,236 passengers, pased over it, the payments totalling…

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By Road and Wheel Hints to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 3

The average retail price of passenger automobiles in the United States last year was £153, according to figures reported by the Automobile…

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