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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

517 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 11 of 26

Cyclists Race, Casino Road

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 5

An eleven mile road race on the Casino road will be conducted by the Kyogle Cycle Club on…

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Minister's Statement on C.i.b. Inquiry Into Sydney's Train Smash

Northern Star · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday. — The N.S.W. Minister for Transport, Mr. Sheahan, said today in reply to Press questions that he welcomed the inquiry. by the C.I.B. into yesterday's rail disaster at Berala. He said: "I think it is unfair and highly improper for anyone to…

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20 Injuried in Tram Smash

Northern Star · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.— Twenty people were injured when a tram smashed into the rear of a stationary tram in Alison Road, Randwick, today. Passengers were flung from their seats by the…

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"Husband Tried Desperately to Stop the Train"

Northern Star · Saturday 10 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—The driver of the electric train which crashed into the back of another train at Berala on Wednesday had tried desperately to stop but had had no chance…

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Mail Train Derailed

Northern Star · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 1

SINGAPORE, Sunday (AAP-Reuter). — Terrorists last night derailed the south-bound mail train from Ipoh…

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Fell From Train

Northern Star · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday. — Victor Davidson, 36, of Bridge Street, Hornsby, was killed instantly when he fell from a moving…

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Proposed Uki-Doon Doon Road Link Inspected

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Monday. — Representatives of Byron and Tweed Shires were this morning…

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Railway Power Stations' Control

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday. — The Electricity Commission will take over all railway power stations in N.S.W. from June…

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Metal Trades Seek Railways' Margin

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Eight Metal Trades' Unions today asked Conciliation Commissioner Austin to grant a £5 margin to engineering tradesmen in the railways of Victoria, N.S.W., S.A., and…

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Took Motor Cycle Three-year Bond for R.a.a.f.men

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 4

On a charge of taking and illegally using a motor cycle, two members of the R.A.A.F. were placed on a…

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Ninth Train Smash Victim

Northern Star · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A ninth person died today as a result of the Berala electric train smash a week ago…

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Inquiry Into Road Deaths

Northern Star · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 4

Lismore District Coroner. Mr. H. L. Pelham, will inquire today into the death of Malcolm Henry, of Main Arm,…

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Road Mail Tenders on Different Basis

Northern Star · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Friday. — The Postmaster-General, Mr. Anthony, said today that tenders have been called for road mail services to operate from July 1 on a slightly different basis…

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New Roads Surveyed

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 7

Surveys of three new council roads in Kyogle Shire had now been completed, said Shire Clerk,…

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Road Race Competition

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 5

An 11 mile road race conducted on the Casino road on Saturday afternoon was the first ride in the 1952…

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45 Killed in Train Smash

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 1

NEW DELHI, Monday (AAP.)—At least 45 people were killed and 35 injured in a train collision in Central…

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Restriction On Road Haulage Of Beer, Petrol

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Issue of permits for transport by road of beer would be restricted from July 1 and of petrol…

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Railway Publicity Appointment

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday. — The Secretary of the N.S.W. Railways, Mr. Anderson, today announced the appointment…

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Witness Says: Truck Hit Train "Like A Rocket" Tuncester Smash Inquest

Northern Star · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 4

An engine driver told Lismore Coroner's Court yesterday that a truck crashed into his train "like a rocket" when two men were killed in a level crossing smash at Tuncester on April…

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"Senseless Slaughte[?] On Road

Northern Star · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thr[?] Road deaths in [?] seemed likely to reach the "appalling round figure of…

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