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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Harbor Bridge Suicide Victim Identified Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 1

The body of the men who jumped from the Harbor Bridge last night was identified to-day as Jeremiah Michael Sullivan, aged 69 years, of Five Dock,…

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Over the Bridge Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

An elderly man whose name has not been definitely ascertained jumped over the Harbor bridge this morning. The body was recovered, but life…

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Motor Cycle Accident Woman Fatally Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

Mr. Carline Bush, aged 58 years, received fatal injuries when she was struck by a motor cycle in Cleveland street, Redfern, last night…

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Two Killed Eight Injured Motor Truck Accident On Dandenong Ranges MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

A man and his wife were killed instantly and eight other persons were injured when a motor truck got out of control and overturned on a steep…

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Sequel to Motor Fatuity Enquiry Only One Witness Examined

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 3

This the driver of the car, which crashed on Thursday last killing three women, was very competent, and that the rakes…

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Excitement on Yanco Road

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

Inspector Mr. A. W. Flynn was patrolling the Yanco Avenue the other night in connection with his ceaseless vigil to clean up the lightless…

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Special Train to Griffith Next Friday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

A special train, at single fare for return journey, will leave Narandera, at 5.27 p.m. and Leeton 6.15 p.m. next Friday…

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Jumped From Bridge After Struggle with Patrol Officer Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

An elderly man whose name has not yet been ascertained jumped over the Harbor Bridge this morning despite the efforts of civilians and Patrolman…

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Saturday, January 13. Railway Cases

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

Richard H. Pennan and John H. Carr were each lined £1 18s 2d and ordered to pay 1s 10d fare, in default four days' hard labor, on charges of…

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The Tumblong Motor Coach Fatalities All Injured Are Improving

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 3

The latest reports concerning the eight injured patients in the Gundagai Hospital, victims of the Melbourne Pioneer Tourist Services…

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Motoring Notes Position of Car Trade

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

The position of the motor trade to-day in many parts of Australia is anomalous in that despite a timely placing of overseas orders the…

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Leeton Railway Revenue £42,408 Early Morning Arrests Leeton Police Active Alleged Stealing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

William Chivers (30) was charged at the Leeton Police Court on Saturday morning before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, J.P., with having in his…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Debit Balance Reduced in 1933 Downside Bridge Delay

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shiro Council was held at the council chambers, Wagga, yesterday, with the president (Cr. F. W. Cox) presiding…

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Fatal Motor Smash Was Pure Accident Snapping of Rear Axle Caused Disaster Coronial Inquiry Completed

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 1

That last week's frightful motor smash was a pure accident, caused by the snapping of the rear axle, was the finding of the local Coroner, Mr. C. G. D. Aliman, at the conclusion of the inquiry, which terminated yesterday morning…

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Special Train to Griffith To-night (Friday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

A special train, at single fare for return journey, will leave Narandera, at 5.27 p.m. and Leeton 6.15 p.m. To-night…

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Body Found in Harbor Friend of Bridge Victim Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

The body of John Farrell M'Grath, aged 45 years, of Five Dock, was found at Hen and Chicken Bay, near Abbotsford, this morning. M'Grath is…

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Cycle Racing at Whitton Tour De Whitton Road Race

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

The cycling boom has reached Whitton and a fairly strong club has already been formed. There is a fairly large membership, and the…

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Railway Employees' Picnic Annual Meeting Picnic to Be Held in Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

The annual meeting of railway employees in connection with the No. 3 District South picnic was held in Narandera during the week end, when…

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Railwaymen Federal Awards Commissioner's Application SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

THE Commissioner for Railways announces that he has decided to apply to the Federal Arbitration Court for awards covering…

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Motor Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 8

The N.R.M.A. has decided to support the Society of Australian Genealogists in a request to the Minister for Lands that an area of country near…

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