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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

2,028 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 102

Abduction Charge Couple Arrested at Aerodrome Unlicensed Revolver Found SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Arrested at the Mascot aerodrome, where he was waiting, with a girl to board a 'plane to Melbourne, Charles Edward Martin (or Leslie Thomas…

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Cyclist Dies Smash on Yoogali Road

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

After lying in the Griffith District Hospital, unconscious for nearly thirty-six hours, Leo Christian, 19, one of a well-known Griffith family, died…

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All-weather Road Leeton to Griffith

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

In the course of a telephone conversation yesterday Mr. H. H. Hankinson, M.L.A., said that he had been in touch with the authorities on this…

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Competition Cricket Howell Cup Railway and Corobimilla to Play Find on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

The Railway and Corobimilla teams witt on Sunday next commence the final match of the Howell cup cricket competition, and an interesting game…

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Railwaymen Transferred From Barellan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Shortly there will be no resident permanent way men in Barellan, as they are being transferred. In future gangs of men will be stationed at…

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Railway Tennis Club Night Tournament Draw for a Grade First Round

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

February 12.—Mrs. Styman's team v. J. Shannon's team. February 13.—H. Beggs' team v. J. Maguire's team…

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Border Railways Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

The erection of bridges in the Wakoo Shire in order to give that part of New South Wales access to the Victorian railways, was discussed by the…

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Municipal Council Aerodrome For Wagga Swimming Baths Mentioned

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 5

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, the Mayor (Aid. H. McDcnough) presiding. Others present were: Aid. E. J. McGrath…

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Forbes Mail Train Derailed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 16

The 7.55 p.m. mail train from Sydney to Forbes met with an accident at Daroobalgie at 8.55 a.m. on Wednesday, two carriages containing…

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Big Bridge Works to Wagga Firm

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 2

In recent months the Hardy Contracting Co., of Wagga, have undertaken many big bridge-building works under the Main Roads…

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Flag Bridge Evening for Wagga Golf Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 13

The associates of the Wagga Golf Club organised a very successful flag bridge evening at the Australian Hotel last evening, 120 being present…

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Another Plane Crash Mother And Daughter Killed Taking Off at Aerodrome Hobart

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 13

A mother and her daughter were killed, and several others injured, at Swansea, on the east coast of Tasmania, to day, when a Hawker…

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Motoring Notes Acceleration of Modern Cars Should Not Be Abused

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 2

The remarkable power of acceleration possessed by many of the latest models cars is most helpful in certain circumstances, but it should not he abused…

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Narandera Railway Club

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 10

In the first round of the Railway Tennis Club's night tournament, B grade, M. King's team beat T. Lake's team, and J. Maguire's team beat E…

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Railway Staff Changes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 5

Guard P. Cott, of Richmond, has been transferred to Junee. Night-officer J. Forrest, of Culcairn, has been transferred to Lawson. Mr. H. Baxter,…

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New Number Plates for Motor Vehicles

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 13

A new type of number plate for motor cars and lorries is to be issued by the Transport Department in a few weeks. They will have the…

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Motor Cycles Distributors Required

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 10

Distributing agents are being appointed tor the famous "Lews" motor-cycle in each of the main country centres of New South Wales to deal…

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Tumut-canberra Road

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

A deputation comprising representatives of varous public bodies, and banking and commercial interests, waited upon Mr. T. B. Collins, M.P., at Tumut…

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Want Road From Canbera Tumut People Are Acting

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 1

The Tumut people are anxious to have a main road from the Federal Capital to their town and are leaving nothing undone…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Safety Ok the Roads (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

Sir,— In your issue of January 4 you have a paragraph relating to the series of tragic accidents in our district. The toll of the road will not…

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