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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

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Stock for Show Railway Concession Refused

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 6

The request by the North Coast sub-branch of the Guernsey Cattle Society for a reduction in railways freights…

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120 Hurt in Bridge Collapse

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—One hundred and twenty fo[?]ball fans were injured yesterday evening, 50 of theta…

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Two Killed in Road Accidents

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday. —Two women were killed in motor accidents at Yass today within two hours of each other…

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More Traffic Police To Cut Road Toll

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1952 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. expressed pleasure at the announcement by the Minister for Transport (Mr. Sheahan) that he will ask for…

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Tomki Offer of Equal Contribution For Road Repairs

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1952 · page 4

Tomki Shire Council has decided to contribute an equal share with Casino Municipal Council towards the cost of the repair of Queensland Road after the contribution of other bodies…

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"Fair Cop" Gives Advice To Road Users

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 7

Section 5 (1) of the Motor Traffic Act states that any member of the Police Force, in the execution of his duty…

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No Tail Lights A Constant Menace Local Road Safety Appeal

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 6

"Parked vehicles, particularly lorries, without tail-lights, were a constant menace on the roads at night,"Mr. G. Reeves, secretary of the Kyogle branch of the Road…

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Railway Blitz on Pilfering

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—N.S.W. railway detectives are to stage an all-out drive in an effort to stamp out pilfering from the…

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Inquest Into Fatal Road Collision

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 4

CASINO, Tuesday.—An inquest will be held on Friday at Casino into the death of a Casino man who was killed…

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One Year Bond For Lismore Motorist

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 4

In the Lismore Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, Mr. K. Anderson, S.M., placed a Lismore motorist on a £40 bond…

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Garside to Resign From Railways

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — State Cabinet today accepted the resignation of the Railways Commissioner, Mr. Garside,…

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Former Nazi to Train Egyptians

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 5

BONN, Wednesday (AAP).—Former Nazi general, Wilhelm Farmbacher, has been appointed by King Farouk to train…

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Wage Rise Adds £250,000 To Main Roads Bill

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The 9/- basic wage increase would add about £250,000 a year to the cost of the main roads…

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Lismore Youth to Stand Trial Road Accident Sequel

Northern Star · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 4

CASINO, Friday.—A Lismore youth was today committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter arising from a collision on the LismoreCasino Road on March 16 last year. The inquest…

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3 Killed In Road Accidents

Northern Star · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Three people were killed and eleven injured in road accidents in N.S.W…

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Man Killed by Hit-run Motorist

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—An elderly man was knocked down and killed by a hit-run motorist at Double Bay tonight…

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Railways Show Record Deficit OVER £6 M. in Year

Northern Star · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Railways Department showed a record deficit of £6,417,432 for the year ended June 30, 1951. This was £3,922,827 more…

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Fair Cop Gives Advice To Road Users

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

Section 5 (2) of the Motor Traffic Act is in my opinion one of the most important sections in the Act…

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The Northern Star Friday, February 1, 1952. First Priority Needed For Road Works

Northern Star · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 4

THERE SHOULD be no need for a "Basten" report" on State roads to stress the necessity to embark upon a bold programme of highway and byway reconstruction as part of our defence…

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Motor Car Is Lethal Weapon

Northern Star · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 4

MURWILLUMBAH, Thursday.—Reginald Thomas Dowling, banana grower, of Stokers Siding, was fined £15 or, in…

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