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Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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Daring Pilot Flew Under Bridge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. T. Waller, a Mascot pilot and engineer, accompanied Mr. Menzies on many trips during part of 1929 and 1930 when he made extensive tours…

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Miss Amy Johnson Train Journey to Moscow WARSAW

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Miss Amy Johnson is leaving by train today to interview the Soviet authorities concerning the, possibility of flying to Peking in the summer…

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Miss Amy Johnson Train Journey to Moscow Peking Plight in Summer Warsaw

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Miss Amy Johnson is leaving by train on Friday to interview the Soviet authorities concerning the possibilities of flying to Peking in the summer…

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Railway Magazine Publication to Cease. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners have decided to discontinue the publication of the railway magazine, "The Staff," on the score of economy. The magazine…

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Busy Railway Yards

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 7

The railway yards at Cootamundra have presented a very busy appearance during the last few weeks, and many od the glant new goods engines…

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Motor Lorry Burnt

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

On New Year's Eve Mr. Border Mason's motor lorry which has been a familiar sight in Cootamundra of recent months, taking loads of pipes…

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Fatal Motor Accident Inquest Held

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

Mr. E. Harrison (coroner) held an inquest, on December 30, into the death of the Wallendbeen schoolboy, William George…

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Transport Monopoly Another Lang Scheme Railways, Trams, Roads, Etc. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 22

The Premier, Mr. Lang, intends to bring down a bill that will revolutionise railway, tramway, and road administration in New South Wales…

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Baby Born in Railway Carriage Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 2

A bay was born in a railway carriage at the Flinders street railway station last night. The train was delayed until an ambulance took the…

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44 Hours Restored in Railways

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 21

The Premier, Mr. Lang, announced on Tuesday that railway employees covered by Federal awards--which provide for a 48 hours week--will…

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Transport Monopoly Revolutionary Proposal Sole Commissioner to Bz Appointed Railways, Trams, Roads, and Motor Traffic

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Lang) intends to bring down a bill that will revolutionise railway, tramway, and road administration in New South Wales…

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One Big Trust Railways Roads, and TRANSPORT

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

A bill which will revolutionise railway, tramway and road administration will be submitted to Parliament shortly. The measure will provide…

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American Aeroplane Overdue at Azores Horto (Azores)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

The aviator, M'Laren, and his companion, Mrs. Hart, who are flying the monoplane Trade Winds to Europe with the first pay load, are overdue…

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That Dangerous Bridge at Merungle Hill

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

At a recent meeting of Willimbong Shire Crs. Struck and Enticknap referred to the dangerous nature of a bridge at Merungle Hill, and on…

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Railway Ambulance Classes Distribution of Awards

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

There was a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen at the Railway Institute on Friday evening last for, the purpose of taking part in the…

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Motoring Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Few motorists realise what an amount of sludge and abrasive matter is collected in the lubricating oil of their engine. The use of an oil…

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Motoring Notes Vital Valve Advice

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

It is sometimes accessary to grind a set of valves in a new car which has only been out a few weeks. This is caused by the valve stem or head…

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Railway Notes Losses on Developmental and Branch Lines

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

In the Commissioners' annual report on the N.S.W. Railways for the year that ended on 30th June last, which (after allowing for £6,420,643…

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Traffic in Britain Commission's Report Trams Should Be "Scrapped" London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Britain's traffic will be revolutionised even if only one-half of the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Transport be adopted. Experts…

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Motor Traffic Revenue £1,745,000 Last Year. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

The National Roads and Motorists' Association announces that the revenue collected under the New South Wales Motor Traffic Act for the year…

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