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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

2,336 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 9 of 117

Bridge Victim Body Identified SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 7

The police to-day recovered the body of the young woman who jumped from the Harbour bridge last night. It was identified as that of…

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District Development East-West Road

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 8

At a meeting of the Kyogle and District Development League held on Saturday the chairman (Cr. R. J. Moore) stated…

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Stewart Cup Kyogle Road Race KYOGLE

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 10

Although 21 started in the 10-mile road race conducted by Kyogle Cycling Club on Saturday, in conjunction with the Stewart Cup point score…

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For Campbell Cup Casino Road Race CASINO

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 10

Nineteen riders took Part on Satur-day afternoon in Casino Bicycle Club's seven miles load race over the Irvington course for points in the Campbell…

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From Gap and Bridge Women Leap Sunday Suicides in Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday:--Four hours after a woman had plunged to death from the beetling cliffs at The Gap, a pretty 20-year-old girl…

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East-west Road Cawongla to Tweed Construction Urged Kyogle

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 8

That work on the east-west road should be commenced during the life of the present Government, as the defeat of the…

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Sydney Tramways Financial Position Much Improved

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday:-- "The financial position of the tramways has improved so much that it has been possible to establish a reserve fund,…

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New Motor Power

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 8

According to a writer in the Lithgow "Mercury," a resident of that town, who is renowned for his inventive genius, but is receiving relief…

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Motorists Jumped to Safety

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 4

A number of men probably saved their lives when they jumped from a careering vehicle when it was about to run off the read at Nobby's…

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Motorists Fined Traffic Breaches

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

Percival Stanger, charged at Lismore Police Court yesterday with having failed to drive a motor car close to and parallel with the footpath in…

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Better Tram Service Minister's Statement SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

"The financial position of the tramways has improved so much that it has been possible to establish a reserve fund, while the possibilities of giving…

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Second Class Railway Sleepers Kyogle

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

Stating that unless greater patronage was given within the next two months the Railway Department had decided to withdraw second class…

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Saturday's Road Race

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 8

The Lismore Cycle Club will conduct an 8 mile road race over the Boatharbour course on Saturday, January 27, starting and finishing…

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Kyogle—tweed Road

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 4

That work on the east-west road should be commenced during the life of the present Government, as the defeat of the U.A.P. at the next…

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Train Jumpers Fined Bangalow

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 3

Before Messrs. H. Weir and. J. N. Ferguson, J's.P., Sydney Cotter, Redmond Banks, Caleb Martin and Clifford Bishop were convicted for train…

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Numulgi-corndale Road (To The Editor.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 2

Sir.—I should like to invite Councillor Arthur and Councillor Armstrong (Terania Shire) jointly to inspect the condition of a culvert on…

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Terrific Heat on Train East-west Express Passengers Prostrate in 126 Degrees

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 5

ADELAIDE Tuesday:- According to members of the train crew, and passengers who have traversed the east-west railway route…

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Stopped on Road S. Grafton Robberies Five Men Charged Casino

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 2

A sequel to two robberies in South Grafton on Saturday night was the appearance of five men in Casino Court, before Messrs. H. Palser and…

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Cyclone's Vagaries in Queensland Floods in North Mail Train Held up at Cardwell

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday: — A cyclone struck the tropical coast of Queensland during the early hours of this morning, fortunately…

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Qld. Motor Transport Tax Revoke Interstate Exemptions Board's Proposal Alarms Mur-bah Traders

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 4

The decision of the Queensland Transport Board to revoke the exemption from transport fees formerly allowed to vehicles engaged solely in interstate trade, has caused a good deal of concern among Murwillumbah business people…

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