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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Motor Accident Mr. R. McKEE KILLED

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. Robert McKee, father of Mr. W. J. McKee, of Deniliquin, was killed on Saturday afternoon when he was thrown out of a motor car…

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The Daily Motor Smash. Sydney, Friday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 2

Another serious motor accident took place last night. Two cars collided on the Wellington road, near Maryville. Dubbo district. Three…

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Victorian Railways. Mr. Clapp Re-appointed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 6

When the present term of the chairman of the Victorian Railway Commissioners (Mr. H. W. Clapp) expires in September next, he will be re-appointed…

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Tooleybuc Bridge

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 2

Friday, February 20, at 11 a.m. has been definitely fixed for the official opening ceremony of the Tooleybuc bridge. Invitations have been sent out…

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No New Station. Railway Commissioner’s Decision

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 2

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has received the following letter from Mr. T. Lynch, Secretary of the Victorian Minister for Railways: “In…

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A Dangerous Road

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 3

Motorists would be well advised to travel cautiously towards a bridge some few miles on the Albury side of Howlong. It was recently washed away…

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Sensational Railway Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 4

Whilst the morning train to Yarrawonga from Benalla was proceeding between St. James and Tungamah one day last week, one of the trucks became…

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Preservation of Roads

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 2

Cr Knight, president of the Coreen Shire Council, had a few remarks to make regarding the above subject, which is worth…

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Fire at Railway Station Engine Shed Destroyed

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 3

On Friday last about ll o'clock in the forenoon a fire broke but in the railway engine shed here and burnt the building to the ground…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Death of Mr. John Baker

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 3

On Saturday morning last a shock passed over the town when the sad news was received that Mr John Baker (19 years), third son of…

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Motors Some Useful Information Regarding Them. the Motor Tourist's Outfit. "Gadgets" Which He May Make at Home

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 36

To see many of the tourist parties which one meets with in the country during holiday time, is to realise that very few motorists fully realise how…

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Cross Country Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 33

Within a few weeks the first sod of the cross-country railway linking up the Southern and South Coast railway systems will be turned near…

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Driving Motors with Maize. Wonderful New Source of Power

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 5

Like individuals, nations are continually worrying about what will happen when certain commodities are exhausted. Some time ago it was…

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Sensational Motor Accident. Car Travelling 45 Miles an Hour. Gets Out of Control and Smashes a Tree

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 2

One of the most remarkable motor accidents which have happened in the district occurred on Saturday, on the South Side road, and those who…

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The Corowa-culcairn Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 3

On Monday evening next a public meeting will be held at the Literary Institute to consider a letter received by Mr. T. Courtney, president of the…

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Correspondence. Another "Reso" Train. (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 5

Sir,--You will recall that on September 20 last the national resource development train ("Reso" train), run at the suggestion of the people of…

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The Motorists' Saint

The Independent · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 5

Some hundreds of French motorists recently assembled in a little village near Argentan, in Normandy, to do honour to…

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Motors Some Useful Information Regarding Them. Racers of To-day. Modern Design Indicative of Present High Efficiency

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 36

If any tangible proof were needed of the wonderful advances which have been made in perfecting the design of the modern ear, and equipping it with…

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Essex and Hudson Motors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 27

Since West's Motors advertisement on page 36 was printed, the Essex Six has been reduced in price to £375, and the Hudson seven-passenger to £585…

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The Oaklands Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 5

The Minister of Railways has replied as follows to a question regarding the Oaklands railway. "The Chief Engineer for railway construction reports…

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