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Railways, roads & transport, 1925

2,416 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 121

Problems Like These HAVE Ton Met Them? From "Australian Motorist"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 4

This batch of mysterious troubles and their solution is taken from "American Motor," aud will provide interesting reading. They prove that…

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Motors and Motorists Mechanical Difficulties. From "Australian Motorist"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

Mr. Francis Birtles sends a useful tip in adjustment of head lights. He points out that if the head lights are adjusted when the car is empty the…

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Motoring Giving the "Once Over". Simple Tests for Efficiency and Well Being

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 6

In alltnents of the car just as in those of the human frame, the first essential step towards cure is correct diagnosis. Now with the individual…

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Latest in Motor Cars Rollin for Service

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 6

The secretary, Farmers and Grazers' Co, Op Co. writes:- The management of our organisasion is very pleased with the manner…

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Motor Cycling

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 2

Mr [?] K. Stinson. of Co[?]ded the Wagga Motor Cycle Club sports, held on the club’s Oura speedway, on Wednesday but did not experience the best of…

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Motoring Notes. Wobbling Car Wheels

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 6

It is surprising to notice the number of cars and trucks on the roads with wheels that are not running true. You have only to stand at any level stretch…

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Latest id Motor Cars. Rollin for Service

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 6

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers’ Co.op. Co. writes:— The management of our organisation is very pleased with the manner…

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A Callous Motorist. Two People Killed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 4

A shocking tragedy occurred on the Parramatta road at Five Dock at 10 o'clock to-night. John Gurr (71), and his wife, Mary Gurr, both living in…

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Large Influx of Visitors. by Train and Motor

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 7

A number of people who had not previously visited Wagga, made yesterday's occasion the opportunity for making their acquaintance with the…

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Attempted Train Wrecking. Boys' Idea of Fun. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 2

An attempt was made yesterday to derail a train near Burwood station. Several heavy pieces of timber were placed on the line. It wan only the…

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A Stop-Work Order Twenty-four Men Affected. Micalong-Canberra Road

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 5

Shire [?]men, employed on the Micalong-Canberra road, under Ganger Wal. Dean, got a shock of friday when a telephone message reached…

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The Latest by Wire Railway Disaster. Engine Plunges Into River. Several Killed. CAPETOWN, March 22

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 5

The Estcoart-Cape Natal express plunged into the river beyond Hart's Hill yesterday. The engine and a second class coach were wrecked. The…

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sPARRAMATTA Motor Tragedy Goulburn Men Detained GOULBURN

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 1

The local police allege that two brothers, Francis and Joseph Boland, who were detained in connection with the motor tragedy on the…

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Railway Accident Cloud Burst Cause Wreck CAPETOWN

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 1

The Eastcourt to Cape Natal express plunged into the river near Hartshill last night. The engine and, third-class coach were wrecked, and…

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Murrumbidgee Bridge

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 1

On Sunday afternoon, March 15, the officials and committee of the Eurolie-Yanco Murrumbidgee Bridge League tourneyed to the Yanco Agricultural…

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New Roads and Railways. Carrathool Councillors Confer with Railway Officer

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 4

The clearing of roads to the new railway lines within the Carrathool Shire, i.e., the lines from Griffith to Hillston and from Barmedman to…

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Latest in Motor Cars. Rollin for Service

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 1

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. writes:— The Management of our organisation is very pleased with the manner…

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District Railwayman's Success

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

Mr. J. E. W. Hoad, who is at present relieving at the Wagga Railway Station and who on two occasions was a candidate at the elections for the…

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Natal Floods Railway Disaster CAPETOWN

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

All parts of Rhodesia experienced phenomenal rains for March. Crops were damaged, and dams bust. in Ladysmith and Natal has been…

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Motor Accident Alleged Felonious slaying SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day, Joseph and Francis Boland, motor mechanic and motor driver respectively, were charged with having feloniously slain…

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