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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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MOTORDOM Four Cylinders Significant Trend

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 10

While the number of makes of four cylinder motor cars being marketed in Great Brtain has increased during 1933, the popularity of the "four" as…

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New Year Resolutions for Motorists

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 10

"On the eve of a new year, I would suggest a good resolution to be adopted by every motorist," said Mr. J. c. Watson. "The resolution is this: 'I…

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Hints for the Motorist a Market Ror Instruction Books

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 10

Thanks to a revival of trade, accompanied by a definite shortage of new car stock in many parts of Australia, the secondhand car market has been…

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Rejected Road Closure

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 2

Further information received through Mr. N. H. McIntyre, solicitor, Sydney, who contested the case for the objectors, concerning the final decision of the…

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Twice Foiled Man Lured by Harbor Bridge

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday:- A determined attempt is alleged to have been made by a man to climb over the railing of the Harbour Bridge last night…

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Ferry Motor Gives Trouble

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 2

Trouble with the motor caused considerable delay to Chinderah punt at intervals yesterday. The motor commenced to go wrong during the…

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Pals on the Tramp Led to Trouble The Collie, The Hobo, And The Law

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 6

Dogs have an instinct for choosing their friends, comments the "Empire News" (England), and a collie belonging to a farmer of East Tornahaish,…

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Train Delayed

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 6

Because the engine, which was attached to a big heavily loaded train ran short of water some distance beyond Coff's Harbour, the North Coast…

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Night on Road Ambulance Officers Plight

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 5

Setting out on Saturday night in an ambulance car to answer a call at Dyraaba, 25 miles away, two honorary bearers attached to the Casino…

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Engine Broke Down North Coast Mail Train Runs Late

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

Through the failure of a locomotive, the North Coast mail train from Sydney did not reach Murwillumbah until nearly 10 p.m. last…

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To-day's Bible Thought Road to True Riches

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 5

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.--Matthew 6:33…

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Increase of £430 Casino Railway Revenue Half Year's Returns Casino

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 7

Passengers travelling from Casino railway station during December numbered 2039, an increase of 279 when contrasted with the 1760 tickets issued…

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Two Smashes Motor Lorry Collisions SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 6

Hugh Wilson (35), of Marrickville, was critically injured when a horse and cart he was driving collided with a motor car and later crashed into a…

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Bridge Building

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 6

THE important thing about the disarmament discussions is that it is far more important to find a new common ground upon which to…

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Rush to Mt. Isa 27 Train Jumpers Arrested

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

YANDINA, Tuesday:- Twenty-seven arrests of train jumpers have been bade in the last week between Caboolture and Fermana. It is said most of the…

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Bandits Loot Train Daring Hold-up in China

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 5

SHANGHAI, Tuesday:- Bandits attacked the Pukow-Tientsin tram yearly to-day. A small detachment of the gang boarded the train at Ta[?] Fu, and…

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Flood Position Eases Roads Still Inundated Serious Damage Indicated Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 7

Reports from the flooded portions of New South Wales indicate that the position is easing generally, although roads on the South Coast are still inundated. At Bega six people were rescued…

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Called a Nuisance Noisy Motor Vehicles Casino

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 5

"Motor vehicles with inefficient silencers in the early hours of the morning or late at night are an unmitigated nuisance," remarked Mr. H. Hawkins,…

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National Park---road to Summit

Northern Star · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 4

Having recently returned from a short holiday in the mountains, Ald. S. J. Hosia, whose mayoral term closed towards the end of…

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At Long, Long Last Repairs Commenced Murwillumbah's Rattling Bridge

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 2

After many months of delay, a start was made yesterday on the repairing and redecking of Murwillumbah bridge. Mr. Power,…

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