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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

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Obligations of Victorian Motor Owners

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 22

The position of motor vehicle owners in relation to the Victorian State Ministry's proposals under the Highways and Vehicles Bill, now before the…

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Motor Cyclist's Death

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 18

Rushing along on his motor cycle towards Oakey, Toowoomba, on Saturday, to secure a bottle of medicine for an elderly man who was ill, Jack French…

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Proposed Railway for the Central West

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 11

Construction of a railway line from Sandy Hollow, via Gulgong, to Maryvale, to serve as a connecting link between the north and west, and to give…

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Latest Telegrams. the Railway Bill. Assembly Insists on Life Passes. SYDNEY, Thursday night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 2

After a boisterous debate the Assembly this morning decided to persist in the railway pass proposal, by dissenting from the Council's action…

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Motor Accidents. References at Hume Shire Council Meeting. Some Startling Statements

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 3

At last week's meeting of the Hume…

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More About the Yarrawonga Oaklands Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 3

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Victorian Minister for Railways:--"Dear Sir,--In reply to your letter…

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New Riverina Railway. Bills Authorising Construction

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly early on Wednesday morning bills authorising the construction of a large number of works were carried through all stages…

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Dazzling New Motors. Panels with Green Peacocks. Gold and Mahogany

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 5

"We have nearly attained mechanical perfection except for the minor details. Let us now concentrate on making the motor car a thing of real beauty. This…

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Jerilderie-Pine Hills Railway

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 December 1924 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last week, Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., gave notice of his intention to move “That it is expedient the construction of a…

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Railway Gauges Mileage of All Sizes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 5

New Smith Wales has 5278 miles of 4 feet 8 12 inches gauge and 30 miles of 3 feet 5 inches. Victoria possesses 4211 miles of 5 feet 3 inches and 121…

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Railway Pass Scheme. Clause Again Rejected

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly about 2 o'clock on Thursday morning unanimously disagreed with the Council's amendment in the Railway Bill to…

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Those Railway Passes

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly sat [?]ill early on Friday morning. The onlef business done was to accept the determination of the Legislative…

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Border Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 2

The Kerang to Gonn Crossing Railway extension was officially opened on Saturday last. The ceremony took place at the end of the line a few yards from…

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Plenty of Wheat. Alloway, Coll-road, Gilgandra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." I hope you will print it. There is plenty of wheat about here. Everywhere you look you…

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Motors Some Useful Information Regarding Them. Hints and New Ideas

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 36

It is desirable that the spare wheel and tyre should be removed from its place on the car occasionally, even if it be not used. If the spare tyre be…

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Jerilderie Towards Deniliquin Railway Bill

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 32

In the Assembly the Hon. R. T. Ball proposed "That this Bill be now read a second time." Mr. Kilpatrick congratulated the Minister on bringing…

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Railway Accident at Narandera

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 32

On Thursday, December 18, an accident occurred at Narandera railway station, which resulted in three carriages being badly damaged and an…

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