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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Prevention of Motor Thefts

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

In view of the number of cars Stolen each year in Australia, although the majority are recovered sometimes in a damaged condition…

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Motor Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

In comparing the price of everything before the war and now, how many of us realise or appreciate the remarkable fact that motor cars are…

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Jugiong Cricket Railway Institute (Harden) v. Jugiong

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

A very interesting and excitable game was played on the Jugiong oval between the above teams. There was much room for…

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Queensland Railways Expert to Investigate Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

It is expected that the government will shortly appoint an overseas expert to investigate the whole workings of the Queensland railways. For some…

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A Midnight Drive Motor Lorry Out of Control Man Dies on Roadway Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

The story of a midnight motor drive, which resulted in the death of Clifford Francis Tighe, was inquired into by the Parramatta Coroner to-day. Leslie…

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Thieves in Shop Make Off in Motor Car Police Evaded Dubbo

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

Early this morning Mr. Henry Henderson saw two men in his store at Albert. He fired several shots at the men, but they jumped into a motor car…

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Miners in Court Interference with Railway Crown Alters Charge Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

The hearing of the cases of 11 men who were charged with having attempted to destroy portion of the railway line at Branxton was resumed…

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Motor Cycle Notes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

The human and the mechanical element are both to be reckoned with in motor cycle racing. Very often a good rider on a poor machine…

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Motoring Notes Tightening Loose Shackles

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

After a spring shackle boil has been in use for some time, wear takes place and allows some play between the parts. The result is…

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Train Derailed Washaway at Long Bay Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 1

Owing to a washaway at Long Bay this morning, a tram travelling to the city from La Perouse was derailed. Nobody was injured…

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Monday's Carnival Motor Boat Racing Swimming Championships

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

Monday promises to be a day of thrills on the river. During this week great preparations have been made by the outboard motor boat enthusiasts…

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Motoring Notes Rattles in Spark and Throttle Connections

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

Spark and throttle rods and Joints may wear sufficiently after a year or two to produce rattles That detract from the tightness and quietness of…

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Motors Cheaper? Albury

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 7

The Municipal Council negatived a resolution giving 10 per cent. preference to railways as against road transport…

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Road Mishaps Collision on Bridge Motor Oar and Cart Occupants Escape Injury

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

About 6.30 o'clock on Saturday evening Mr. Allan Plummer, of Tarcutta road, was taking a party of five adults and a child home from the races. On…

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Motor Collisions North Wagga Road. Better Lighting Needed

The Daily Express · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

Two motor collisions which occurred yesterday on the bend in the road leading to Hampden Bridge on the North Wagga side direct…

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ROAD v. Rail Albury Council's Supplies Motor Service Supported

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 1

Despite an earnest appeal by Mr. Clapp, Chief Railway Commissioner for Victoria, to the Albury Municipal Council to support the railways in…

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Victorian Railways Truck Loads for N.S.W. Reduced Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 1

It has been announced by the Victorian Railway Commissioners that the weight of consignments loaded in Victorian 16-ton trucks for New South…

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Interrupted Honeymoon Serious Motor Accident Bride and Bridegroom Uninjured Young

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

A serious motor accident, in which 11 persons were involved, occurred on the Marengo-road, eight miles from young, last night. Two cars, both…

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Midnight Collision Motor Car and 'Bus Six Persons Injured

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

Shortly after midnight on Saturday a collision occurred a few hundred yards north of the Hampden bridge, between the small Silver Dove bus and…

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Knocked Down by Tram Youth Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

Charles Grant, aged 18 years, of Annandale, sustained a fractured skull when he fell between two trams in George street, city, to-night. Grant…

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