Railway Excursions
The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced to-day that arrangements had been made for the issue of excursion tickets…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1948
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Thousands of Cars “ On Ice ” While Motor Trade Starves
While industry is starving for motor vehicles, the Army and Air Force have “frozen” thousands in Queensland, leaving many to rot…
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The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced today that arrangements had been made for the tissue of excursion tickets…
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An inquest concerning the recent death of Edward Raymond John Wilt as the result of a collision between a motorcycle ridden by the deceased and…
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I sit beside my window inthe train. It seems a frame for pictures as we pass:…
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M. A. Davidson Esq., M.L.A. has received the following letter from Hon. J. J. Cahill, Minister for Public Works and Local Government:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cheap S[?]pers For Saleyards Only if Railway Land is Leased
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor World. News & Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Petrol Tax Diversion
Official figures of petrol tax receipts and disposals show that, despite the dollar cuts, Australian motorists will have provided over…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Sleeping Berths
The Department of Hallways announces that a new regulation will come into force on the 1st March next, whereby passengers joining a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Road Works Shire Engineer's Report
In his report to Tuesday's meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council the engineer, Mr. H. J. Brannen, stated:…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor [?] for [?]
Following representative [?] the past few months by [?] Committee, the Gras[?] and the "News", a motor [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Coal Shortage Delays Railway Picnic
"Owing to the acute coal position the date for the annual picnic will be postponed from March 15 until a date to be fixed in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Extensions To London's Underground Railway
Two new extensions of London's underground railway system have now been brought into use following the official opening by the Rt. Hon. Alfred Barnes, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport. The two branches run north and cast from Leytonstone and will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Technicolour for Drunken Motorists
Drunken motorists in an American state will soon have the doubtful pleasure of seeing colour films of themselves undergoing the walking the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cobbora Shire Council. Costs of Electricity Scheme Increased by £1,600. Main Roads Tenders Threaten Loss of Seven Months' Work for Men and Plant
RISING costs, the introduction of the 40 hour week and increased freight charges will cost the Cobbora Shire Council £1,600 more than was originally estimated for its rural electricity scheme. The original estimate of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motorised Police for Trangie
Senior Constable Weddock, of Trangie, has been advised by the Police Department that a motor cycle outfit will be made available to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Compulsory Conference on Railway Strike Brisbane, Thursday
Twenty unions and the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Wills) have been summoned by the Industrial Registrar, Mr. Wallace, to a compulsory conference…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor World. News & Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Hotel Accommodation Improves
The N.R.M.A. reports "a refreshing lack off complaints" this summer against country hotel accomodation and service, and declares…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Next Sunday's Matches Railway v. Brewarrina
The local Railway reps. journey to Brewarrina on Sunday next. The truck leaves the Empire Boarding House at 7.30 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dubbo-gwabegar Rail Motor
Commencing on Monday, 8th March, a rail motor will depart from Dubbo at 9.20 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It will arrive back at…
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