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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Tumut A. & P. Association Special Train for the Show. Stewards Appointed

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 1

At a meeting of the above association on Friday night, Mr. H. E. Tyrell, representing the Railway Department, outlined the charges of a…

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February Railway Excursions Single Fare for Double Journey

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 2

Following on the many railway excursions run towards the close of last year comes the announcement of a further series about the middle of…

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Railway Awards Increases to be Challenged by Railway Commissioner

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 1

The New South Wales Railway Commissioners propose to contest the awards made by the New South Wales Conciliation Commissioner (Mr…

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Motoring Notes Easy Way of Drilling Glass

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 3

Various methods of drilling glass without special apparatus have been advised from time to time, but it is claimed that the following manner…

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Tram Out of Control Three Persons Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 1

Two women and a man received extensive cute and abrasions when a tram got out of control at Taronga Park and raced down a steep incline…

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War Clouds in the Asia Europe an Zone Soviet Warns Japan "Fight Would Be Long and Hard" Red Army's Strength Weaknesses, However, in Railways and Navy MOSCOW

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 1

The Communist Congress Commissaire for War (M. Voroshiloff) warns Japan in the following terms:— "War against us will be long and hard and will cost dear those who start it. During the last two years M. Stalin…

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Wool Transport by Motor Lorry Government Concerned Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 2

Following a tour of the country districts, the general secretary of the Graziers' Association (Mr. J. W. Allen) said it was recognised by the…

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Train Jumper's Shocking End

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 4

Leonard Walter Hoy, 20, of Mentone (Vic.), died in the Murrumburruh Hospital six hours after admission with a fractured skull sustained when…

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Car and Tram Collide Seven Persons Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 1

When a motor car collided with a tram near the intersection of Cleveland and Elizabeth streets this morning, seven persons were injured…

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State Subdivision Railway Needs Discussed Evidence Before Commission Expert's Views on River Boundaries SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 2

Evidence regarding river control and railway needs in the proposed new areas in the event of New South Wales being subdivided, with particular reference to the northern area, was given before the Boundaries Commissioner…

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Harden Tragedy Train Jumper's Shocking End Head Hits Railway Bridge

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 5

Leonard Walter Hoy, aged 20, of Mentone (Victoria) died in the Harden hosiptal six hours after admission on Monday with a fractured skull…

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Aeroplane Lands at Willie Ploma And Wouldn't Leave

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 5

Captain Broadbent well-known aviator and racehorse owner, paid an unexpected call to Gundagai this' week—he really never intended to…

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Railway Sleepers 2,250,000 Required This Year

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 2

The Railway Department has informed the Minister for Transport (Colonel Bruxner) that it did not intend to depart from the practice of…

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Advice to Motorists Keep Driving in Storm

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 2

Referring to a recent instance of a car being struck by lightning near Murwillumbah, the chief engineer of the N.R.M.A. states that such cases…

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February Railway Excursions Single Fare for Double Journey

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 6

Following on the many railway excursions run towards the close of last year comes the announcement of a further series about the middle of…

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Motoring Notes Cars in Commonwealth Increase of 43,200 in 1933

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 6

Better times are reflected in the increased number of motor vehicle registrations in the Commonwealth as at December. 31, 1933, according to the…

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Harden Tragedy Train Jumper's Shocking End Head Hits Railway Bridge

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

Leonard Walter Hoy. aged 20. of Mentone (Victoria) died in the Harden Hospital six hours after admission with a fractured skull sustained…

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Tumbarumba Train Services

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

Mr Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has received from the Secretary for Railways (Mr W. H. Newman) a reply to his personal representations for the train…

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Death of Train Jumper Harden

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

Much sympathy has been expressed locally for the family of Leonard Walter Hoy, aged 20, of Mentone (Vic.), who was killed by an…

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Wagga Aerodrome Why It Is Not Now in Use No Support Given

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

What has become of Wagga'e aerodrome? This is the question which a number of people in Wagga have been asking during the last few days,…

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