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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Telegraphic News. Increased Rail and Tram Revenue

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--The Transport Board claims that from October there has been a substantial increase in the railway and tramway revenue…

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The Motor World News and Notes From N.R.M.A.

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 13

The N.R.M.A. Motor Mechanics' examination will be held in Sydney on Friday, March 11. Full particulars will be sent by the N.R.M.A. to anyone…

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Motor Notes Lost Compression

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 9

Two not uncommon sources of trouble with the piston rings are gumming-up and chance alignment of the split ends; either of which faults may…

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Clarence Bridge Opening in April

Northern Star · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

The bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton, which has been in course of construction during the past three years, will in all probability be ready…

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Australian-made Motor Cycle

Northern Star · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 9

At the Bargo Dirt Truck, N.S.W., the following long-established Australian records wore recently smashed by a new motor cycle—the EdwardsIndian:—The 440 yds. standing start, and the solo and the sidc-car events in 750, 1000 and unlimited c.c. classes (subject to official confirmation by…

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Main Roads Money

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

The Main Roads Board has approved Gundurimba Shire Council's main roads programme for 1932, but the council has not yet received a progress…

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"Rattling" Good Bridge

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

The decking of Fawcett's bridge arid fie bridge over Leicester Creek in Lismore have now reached the state when they qualify as "rattling good…

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Harbour Bridge the Official Souvenir

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

The Sydney Harbour Bridge official souvenir and programme, just issued by the Government Tourist Bureau, Sydney, is a book, of 184 pages of…

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Police Met Train. Young Woman Detained in Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.--There may be dramatic developments following the cold blooded murder at South Brisbane, where Mrs. Stephens was shot dead on…

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HORSE v MOTOR

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

Possibly with the blood of a cavalry charger in his veins a grey saddle horse, riderless, took Mullumbimby's main street in his stride last night…

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Sydney Thugs. Assault Tram Conductor. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

A tram conductor, Walter Loftus, was the victim of a brutal assault last night by two men, who, after rendering him unconscious, made off…

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Tram Wires Break Sheets of Flame SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 7

The overhead tram wires broke and fell on the roadway at the intersection of George and Liverpool streets to-day. Pedestrians were terror-stricken as…

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Byron Shire Main Roads

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

The whole of the sum applied for by Byron Shire Council to the Main Roads Board for the main roads for 1982 has been approved. The total is £9413…

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Clarence Bridge Ready in April

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

The bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton, which has been in course of construction during the past three years, will in all probability be ready…

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Local and General Byron Shire's Main Roads

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

The Main Roads Board has approved of the whole of the sum applied for by Byron Shire Council for the main roads for 1932. The total is £9,413194…

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Back to Sydney. Mr. Lang Boards Train

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday:--Mr. Lang left for Sydney by the afternoon train. He will be represented by Mr. Lamaro. The announcement that Mr. Lang…

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Fell Under Train Miraculous Escape SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 3

Miss Theresa May a middle-aged woman had a miraculous escape from death at Rockdale last night. She was attempting to board a moving tram…

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Pinned Under Motor Truck Man Badly Bruised. Accident at North Casino

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

Manzia Manhitta, an Italian, aged about 30 years, was involved in an accident yesterday that might have terminated fatally. Driving a Chevrolet…

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Railway Engine's Wild Career

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

As the result of an extraordinary accident on Saturday, the engine of the Brisbane express ran off the line at Erskinville, passed through a wooden…

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Railwayman's Resource

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Praise has been extended to Mr. James Bell, maintenance inspector, who, luring the recent Tully (N.Q.) floods, went out by rail motor to render…

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