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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Railway Lead Corobimilla

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

In the above semi-final match, on the brewery flat wicket, Corobimilla was dismissed for 100 runs (Alex. Taylor 62), Allen taking five wickets…

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Railway Institute Concert Party

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 3

The entertainment which was given by the Railway Institute concert party in the Globe Theatre on Friday evening last was fairly well…

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Transport Conference State and Federal Railway Commissioners Meet Staggering Deficit Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

"It is no exaggeration to say that we are faced with economic conditions without precedent in the history of the country," said Mr. A. E. hEATH,…

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Auction Sale Railway Horses

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

As announced elsewhere in this issue the New South Wales Government railways have instructed Dalgety and Co. Ltd., to offer forty…

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Death in Aeroplane Flight to Save Man Fails BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

The Australian Inland Mission ambulance aeroplane, Victory, left Cloncurry at 6 o'clock on Monday, morning for Normanton, in response to an…

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Death in Aeroplane Flight to Save Man Fails Doctor Travels 1300 Miles Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

The Australian Inland Mission ambulance aeroplane, Victory, left Cloncurry at 6 o'clock yesterday mowing for Normanton, in response to an…

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Crashed Into Bridge Driver Fined and Disqualified for 12 Months YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

A Buick car, driven by Charles Roy Jones, of Pott's Point, Sydney, smashed into the bridge post at Penrose's bridge on Monday night, and…

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For Urgent Attention Auction Sale Railway Horses

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3

As announced in yesterday's issue of "The Daily Advertiser," the New South Wales Government Railways have instructed Dalgety and Co., Ltd., to…

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Free Railway Travelling

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

Twelve men their ages ranging from 18 to 33 years, were before Mr. I. Beavers, J.P., at the Wagga Police Court yesterday, three being charged…

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Motoring Notes Victoria Retaliates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. says that on March 1 next tun Victorian legislation, passed in 1930, governing motor transport from adjoining States will be fully…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Lord Mayor's Statement

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aid. Walder) said on Monday that; any action which might prevent inter-State visitors from taking part in the…

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No. 2 Bridge Lottery Drawing Next Week

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

The Director of State Lotteries (Mr. W. H. Whiddon) has announced, that the drawing of the No. 2 Bridge lottery, will be spread over two days on…

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Items of News Visit of Bridge Expert

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

There is a prospect of a visit to Wagga of Mr. R. F. Foster, the English bridge expert and authority, who is at present on tour in Australia…

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Bridge Opening in Holy Week Dr. Crotty Replies to Mr. Hay Bathurst

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

The Bishop of Bathurst (Dr. Crotty) replied to the statement concerning the bridge celebration in Holy Week made by the secretary to the Bridge…

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Junee Council Tarring of Streets Free Travelling on Railways Permissive Occupancies On Junee Park

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Alderman F. A. Commins) presiding. Others…

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Transport Conference Railway Deficits and Budgetary Position Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The inter-State conference of railway, tramway, and transport authorities to-day devoted considerable time to the review of railway finances a…

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Two Cases Against Railway Commissioners

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

On Wednesday, in the District Court, two cases were heard in which the Railway Commissioners were sued for damages…

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Bridge Players

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

In a further communication received yesterday from Mr. R. F. Foster, English bridge authority on auction and contract bridge, be intimates his will…

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Reso Train Tours

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Thanking the Wagga Municipal Council for help so far received, the acting chief traffic manager (Mr. R. Attwill) of the Government Railways…

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Transport Conference State and Federal Railway Commissioners Meet

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

"It is no exaggeration to say that we are faced with economic conditions without precedent in the histiry of the country," said Mr. A. E…

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