Hexham Bridge Opens A New Traffic Route
A new Hexham bridge and road route opened on Wednesday to carry about 1200 vehicles daily, replacing the old structure from 1800 era traffic. The design features a 150 ft central span and two 40 ft girder spans, with a reinforced concrete carriageway 28 ft wide and bituminous surface, easing congestion on the Main Roads Department project plagued by floods and material shortages.
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Hexham
Coe
Martti Eorvicea
James King
South Australia
Apan
FC. Cank
Wortmien
Iver
Wreath for Hawai Shrine by Aust RSL Arrives
The Aust RSL prepares a wreath for the Hawai shrine as a ceremonial tribute. A captured mention notes a January 7 arrival and coordination by BCPA with plans to honor the service through the display of the wreath.
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Hawai Shrine
Akee
Hawai Pest
BCPA
Prestressed concrete to span three mile Tampa Bay bridge
The article notes a US project using British concrete system for a three mile Tampa Bay trestle. It cites Lee McCalla design input, a tender around eight million dollars, and the plan to produce 2178 beams with 363 pylons for a record long prestressed section. Completion is targeted mid century.
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U.S
Tampa Bay
Florida
Lee McCall
New Yorke
Gherm
McCal
Lee-McCall
Baer
Road Toll Awareness During Holiday Traffic
The Stic Police urge heightened attention to road safety during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Superintendent notes a rise in incidents on main thoroughfares and calls for strict enforcement of speed limits and joint patrols to reduce road tolls. Sergeant Fairfax states local police will be on duty during the period to monitor highway safety and promote cautious driving.
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Loucester Police Wu
Hue
Pellew
Lena
Fairfax
Regan Tully
Hhat
Venta
Rowel
Sete Rahe
Christmas Road Safety Campaign Urges Constant Enforcement
The MRMA and NCS.W. Blond Conn. announce a Christmas campaign to intensify publicity and policing to reduce pedestrian and motorist crashes. General secretary Richarda says road users must obey laws, deter unsafe behavior, and cooperate with authorities to prevent needless highway deaths.
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Han
NCS
W. Blond
HE. Richarda
Wali Pute I Jahed
Rosd
Uneate
SMA
Red Cross Events Raise Funds At Stratford Branch
A Stratford Red Cross events program from October to December raised funds with a tennis tournament netting £7 8s 0d and a tablecloth auction adding £2 10s 0d. A dance on 28 November yielded £14 2s 8d, with a mayonnaise jog prize won by Fed Campbell and competitions adding £1 14s 6d. Donations totaled £1877 3d for Red Cross Day plus £63 for Christmas Cheer and £20 to heady feilo Etter. The branch, reporting January 28 1853, notes it has gone into recess.
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Sematrurdmma
Stratford
Fed Campbell
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Nisimas Stoo
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British Concrete System
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