New Bridge Bung Built at Mullumbimby
Work had commenced on the construction of the new bridge over Saltwater Creek, the Town Clerk (Mr L. J. Bourne) told…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1948
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New British Railway Coaches
Stainless steel railway coaches now being built in Britain will be added to the nation's export list of plans now under discussion are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Dept. Trying Hard To Defeat Thieves
The Railway Department is doing its best to reduce the loss through pilfering of goods in transit, which has increased enormously since the latter war years. The staff of the Railway Superintendent of Investigation has been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Should Train Children to Road Safety
Accidents to small children are far too frequent, especially during holidays, states Head Office of the Road Safety Council of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shot Dead on Train
HAVANA, Friday: Jesus Mene[?]ez, Communist member of the Chamber of Representatives and spokesman for the powerful Sugar Workers'…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Offensive Behaviour in Train Carriage
CASINO, Friday. -- On charges of offensive behaviour in a railway carriage yesterday, Edward Morell Hood, 25 fireman; Henry William…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cyclist Fined
Following a collision at Tugun on November 9, 1947, Joel Frederick Nicholson was fined £2, with 6 court costs at Coolangatta…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Freight Transport Halted
It was learned in Lismore last night that the coal position had taken such a grave turn that from midnight until further notice the Railway Department would not accept any goods for transport, other than perishable…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gundurimba Road Resumption
Sir,--In answer to the letter on 22148 by "Old Resident"--I ask for space to correct his statements. The Partridge boys did not row their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russians Hold Up British Train in Berlin
BERLIN, Sunday: Russians seized a British military train from Berlin and prevented it passing through the Soviet zone into the British zone…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tweed Roads May Have Sod. Chlorate Test
Sodium Chlorate, which has given pronounced results when sprayed on hemp agrimony in Tweed Shire, is likely to be given a trial against…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Registry Office Transfer
The Murwillumbah motor registery office which has been operating at the police station will operate from today at the old…
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Sir, -- I read with interest an item in your paper of Jan. 16 concerning the proposal for a road along the river bank through Larrescy's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Two Killed In Railway Collision
MT. ISA, Tuesday: Two railway workers were killed instantly when a small rail motor crashed into the rear of a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Council Wants to Protect Aerodrome Site
As it has in view the possible removal of the present power lines in the Three Chain, Road area, Lismore City Council has decided to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hands Bridge Border
Miss Elaine Herrick (Miss Queensland) and Miss Judy Gainford (Miss Australia) as they clasp hands on meeting…
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Commencing from February 9, the afternoon train from Murwillumbah will leave daily, at 3.35 p.m., instead of the present time…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dutch to Train on Australian Farms
CANBERRA, Wednesday: -- Forty Dutch farmer migrants who will arrive in Australia in March will be trained on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Inquiry on Ballina St. Bridge Proposal
The position regarding the proposed Ballina Street bridge was discussed at Lismore City Council meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Train Cuts to Be Restored at Week-end
SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- Train cuts imposed throughout New South Wales due to the coal strike last week will probably be restored…
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