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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Junee Motor Mechanic Found Drowned in Dam Neck and Legs Weighted JUNEE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

The body of Walter Cowled, 52, motor mechanic, of Junee, was found in Kerry's dam, near Junee Reefs, about 8 o'clock last night. Around…

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Railway News Many Improvements Cootamundra to Be the Mecca of the Southern System

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 3

Mr. F. O'Rourke, chargeman at Cootamundra; has been transferred to Dubbo. His successor is not yet known…

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Knocked Down by Motor Car

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

John Mullane, aged 65 years, an old-age pensioner, of North Wagga, was knocked down by a motor cycle in Fitzmaurice street, Wagga, on…

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Junee Motor Mechanic Found Drowned in Dam Neck and Legs Weighted

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

The body of Walter Cowled, aged about 52 years, motor mechanic, of Marquis-street, Junee, was found in Kerry's dam near Junee Reefs, about…

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Jugiong Has Burglars Motors Tampered With

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

There was excitement in the air at Jugiong, one morning last week, when the car sheds at the garages were found tampered with…

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Bridge Souvenir

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

We are in receipt of a copy of the official souvenir and programme of celebrations for the opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. This book has…

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Harbour Bridge Souvenir

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

The Sydney Harbour Bridge official souvenir and programme, just issued by the Government Tourist Bureau, Sydney, is a book of 184…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Official Souvenir and Programme

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

We are in receipt of the Official Souvenir and Programme in connection with the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, that is being issued…

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Train Derailment Signal Electrician Suspended Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

It was learned to-day that a signal electrician was suspended following the derailment of an electric passenger train [?] Strathfield on Friday…

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Bad Roads Made Worse Cowshed Hill and Brobenah Roads The Horrible Examples Pot Holes and Dust Baths Ad Nauseum

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

After an insoaction of the Cowshed Hill Road and the Brobenah Road, it is easy to understand the complaints of people who have to travel over…

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Bridge Opening Public Holiday on March 19 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

[?] has decided to proclaim March 19, the occasion of the official opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, a public holiday throughout…

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Designer of Bridge Compromise Reached Dr. Bradfield and Mr. Freeman

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

A compromise has been arrived at between the Government and Dorman Long and Co., Ltd. concerning the inscription on the tablet to be…

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Harbor Bridge Lottery Drawing Postponed Money May Be Needed to Pay Wages

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

If the Premier and Treasurer (Mr. Lang) does not pay overseas interest he will have sufficient money in hand to meet the public servant' salaries…

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Culcairn Shire Water Supply Charges Agreed to Various Road Works Completed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held yesterday. Those present were: Councillors J. H. Balfour (president), W. M…

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Rail and Tram Fares Not Fixed

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

It was officially stated on Thursday that the Government has not yet fixed the rail and tram fares across the bridge. The report that the fare…

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A Large Funeral. Cortege Included 170 Motor Cars. a Great Public Tribute

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

The funeral took place at Lockhart on Tuesday afternoon. The mortal remains of our distinguished townsman were removed to St…

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Bridge at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

The works committee of the Lockhart Shire Council met the Urban Area committee at The Rock and arrangements were made for the bridge…

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The Road to Prosperity

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

Ever since the bottom of the world's markets fell out for our primary products there has been a steadily increasing recognition of the dependence…

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Woman's Escape Attempt to Board Moving Train Fell Across Link Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Miss Theresa May, a middle-aged woman, had a remarkable escape from death at Rockdale last night. She was attempting to board a moving train…

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Cootamundra Motor Cycle Club

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held in Mr. G. B. Black's office last night. The meeting was a very enthusiastic one, and the club's…

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