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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

2,028 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 102

Australian Railway Union Visit of Secretary to Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

On Saturday last the Secretary of the A.R.U. (Mr. H. Lloyd Ross, B.Ec, LL.B., D. Litt.) visited the Narandera branch of the Union and was…

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Motor Notes Pilfering From Motor Cars

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 4

In view of the widespread pilfering from cars and the frequency with which vehicles are stolen, the R.A.C.A. reminds motorists of the necessity for…

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Motoring Notes Inspection of Chassis Lubrication

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 6

Chassis lubrication cannot be successfully carried out by "hit-and-miss" methods, if the car is to stand up to years of hard work without…

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Motor Accident at Urana Doctor's Lucky Escape

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Dr. Jolly, of Griffith, had a remarkable escape from serious injuries, on Sunday afternoon last, when the car he was driving turned…

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Queen Mary Motors to Aldershot London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Queen Mary left Buckingham Palace to-day for the first time since the funeral of the late King George. She motored to Aldershot, where she…

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Motor Car Accidents Dr. Jolley's Escape

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 3

While Dr. Jolley was returning to Leeton from Melbourne during the weekend, his car overturned near Urana and came to rest on its side,…

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Girl Knocked Down By Motor Cyclist SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

While Miss Dorothy Scotter, 16. was walking along Castlereagh street, City, to-day, she was knocked down by a motor cycle, sustaining a[?]sasions to…

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Motorist's Fatal Injuries Leeton

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

A well-known resident of the district, Mr. Samuel Alexander, received Injuries on Monday from which he died yesterday. Mr. Alexander was…

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Motor Lorry Partly Burnt Junee

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. P. Robinson, of Knight street, was awakened from his sleep on Monday night by a crackling noise, and, on Investigation, he found his motor lorry…

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Disappointment in Germany Australia's Refusal of Barter Plan Motor Cars for Wool Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

There is general disappointment in official circles at the Australian Government's refusal to allow a barter agreement concerning the exchange of…

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Australian Railways Union Secretary's Visit to Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 3

The secretary of the Australian Railways Union (Mr. H. Lloyd Ross) Visited Narandera during tile weekend, and was entertained at a social…

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Motor Lobby Partly Burnt

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

Mr. F. Robinson, of Knight street, Junee, was awakened from his sleep on Monday night by a crackling noise, and, on investigation, he found his motor…

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Motorists Fatal Injuries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

A well-known resident of the Leeton district, Mr. Samuel Alexander, received injuries on Monday from which he died yesterday. Mr. Alexander was…

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Railway Collision Fruit Train Involved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

Five vane which were being shunted came into collision with the brakevan of a suburban fruit train at Darling Harbor early this morning, but…

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Abduction Charge Man Arrested at Mascot Aerodrome Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

At the Paddington Court to-day, Charles Edward Martin (or Leslie Thomas Tarrant), aged 23 years, laborer, was committed for trial on a…

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Aerodrome for Wagga Report of Air Official Flying School to Begin Shortly

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

Mr. G. V. Lawrence, joint manager of the Chaseling Air Services Pty. Ltd., of Melbourne, accompanied by Mr. R. J. Roberts, who is also…

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Train Accident Petrol Waggon Leaves Line Several Carriages Derailed Near Forbes FORBES

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1
Also in Cootamundra Herald

When a heavily laden petrol waggon attached to the Forbes mail train left the line near Forbes to-day, the train broke in two and several carriages…

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Railway Excursions to and From Sydney

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 7

During the last week in February, excursion trains will be run from and to the country. Every station in the State will have at least one service to…

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Girl Injured Struck by Motor Cycle Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

Miss Dorothy Scotter, aged 16 years, while on her way to work this morning was knocked over by a motor cycle. The girl was taken to hospital…

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