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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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Railway Revenue

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

Railway revenue at Leeton for the month of December, totalled £5874 and there were 133 first class passenger bookings and 765 second…

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Driving Under the Influence Motorist Fined

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

Joseph Henry Berkley Rawlinson, was charged at the Leeton police court on Monday, before Mr. Clyde, J.P., with driving a motor vehicle…

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Mutiny on Silksworth Captain Protects Bridge with Revolver Shanghai

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

The mutiny among Japanese members of the crew of the steamer Silksworth culminated in an attack on the third officer, upon which the chief…

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Flood at the Gap Man and Car Washer Off Bridge

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

When Mr. Jack Martin, making his way home at about 9 o'clock last night in his car, was about to cross the bridge at the Gap, a sheet…

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Ajax Heavy Doubles Backing with Old Rowley and Pooley Bridge Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 8

Ajax, the favorite for the Newinarket Handicap, has been extensively coupled with fancied candidates for the Australian Cup, notably Old…

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Motor Cyclists Injured Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 2

James Myers, aged 21 years, of Hillard-street. East Malvern, and Clement Fraser, aged 24 years, of Robe-street, St. Kilda, were found beside a…

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Amazing Allegations "Three Attempts to Run Down Man" Motorist on Murder Charge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

At the Redfern Court to-day Frederick William Gray, a motor driver, was charged with having on January 29, at Mascot, maliciously murdered…

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Wagga Aerodrome Work Now in Progress Temporary Landing Ground Within Month

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 6

Within a month aircraft of all descriptions will be able to land on Wagga's new aerodrome. The grading of the ground, grubbing of…

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Yass, Also Main Roads Board And Signs Departments Action

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 6

According to the Local Government Association, the Department of Main Roads has legal power to demand the removal of road signs and…

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Man Dead on Road Injured Youth Nearby Seymour (V.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

Two members of the militia forces, one of whom was dead and the other seriously injured, were found lying on the side of the road half a mile from…

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Motor Cycling

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

One sees the sport on the upward trend again in this centre, and a more thrilling and entertaining sport would be hard to find, especially the…

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Verdict of Accidental Death Coronial Inquiry Into The Christmas Motor Fatality Death of Mr. J. FOUNTAIN

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

Yesterday morning, at the Gundagai Court House, the District Coroner (Mr. C. G. D. Allman) conducted an inquiry…

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Road Signs Damaged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

The damaging of road signs and yarning notices by irresponsible persons is frequently brought under the notice of the National Roads and…

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The First Railway Journey

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 7

On July 3, 1850, the first [?]od was turned in Cleveland Paddocks, the first stage in N.S.W. railway construction. On September 26, 1855, the Sydney to…

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Motor Collision Utility Damaged

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

While Mr. Basil Privett was driving the utility truck of Messrs. A. V. Mohan and Co. along Murray street in a northerly direction at about 12.40…

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Motoring Australia's Motor Industry Big Trading in 1937 Record Truck Sales

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

The Australian automobile industry in 1937 had its best year since the peak sales of 1928 and 1929. Sales of new cars for the 12 months ended…

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Motorists and School Children

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

Motorists are reminded that this week many thousands of children have returned to school after the long vacation. There are also many very young…

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Sydney Band Contest N.S.W. Railways Win B Grade

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

THE storm drove the B grade bands from the Sports Ground to the Stadium on Monday night, interfering…

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Motor Cycle Club Formed in Tumut

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 5

A Motor Cycle and Light Car Club was formed by an enthusiastic meeting held at the Literary Institute on Wednesday night, about 14…

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An Amazing Case Motorist in Court

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

A murder charge against a motorist was the sequel at the Redfern Court of a traffic fatality at Mascot on January 29…

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