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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

1,101 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 56

Yarrawonga-oaklands Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Minister for Railways, Melbourne: -- "Referring to your letter of the 1st…

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Oaklands-yarrawonga Railway Weir and Bridge to Be Combined

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 1

Mr. M. Kitpatrick forwards the following letter, which he has received from the Minister for Railways, Victoria…

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Serious Motor Accident on Bridge Approach. Three in Hospital

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 2

An accident, which might have been attended by even more serious results, occurred on the bridge approach on Sunday afternoon last at about 5 p.m…

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Telegraphic News. Grant for Balranald Roads. Sydney

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. Horsington, M.L.A., and Mr. [?]. E. Dowling, have succeeded in obtaining a grand of £250 for Balranald…

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Aberdeen Railway Disaster Sensational Statement

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 4

Speaking at a meeting of the North Lismore Progress Association, on Friday, at which the Aberdeen smash was discussed, one member declared that…

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Finley Railway

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 4
Also in The Berrigan Advocate

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A. forwards the following letter, which he received from the Under Secretary of Public Works Department:—…

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No Finley Railway Letter From Mr. Ball M.l.a

The Independent · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 4

The HoN, R. T. Ball, M.L.A., forwards the following letter:—With reference to representations in relation to a communication dated 24th May,…

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MOTORS v. TRAINS

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

A Chiltern correspondent writes:-- Thee proposed, increase in railway, freight has spurred district traders to take direct action. Arrangements…

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Motor Train Service

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 2

“I thought you might be interested to know that I have arranged for the Railway Department to place foot warmers in the Echuca-Toolamba…

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The Great White Train

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 4

The "Australian-Made" Preference League has received advice from the Premier, Mr. J. T. Lang, intimating that he has agreed to provide a…

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The Shire Roads (To the Editor)

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 2

Dear Sir,—As one who has travelled over many roads in different [?] I can safely say that [?] Shire are the wor[?] This should not…

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Motor Boom America's Exports

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 4

The Department of Commerce has announced that the United States exported 58,624 motor lorries and omnibuses, valued at 37,703,000 dollars, in…

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Motor Notes Electricity Applied to Cars

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 4

To the amateur motorist of moderntimes a complete knowledge and understanding of the principles of operation of the various parts of his car…

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Railway Agitation

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 2

A largely attended public meeting at Rand was held recently and it was decided to urge that a railway line be constructed on the Victorian gauge…

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Caulfield Railway Smash

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 2

The Coroner's inquiry into the Caul. field railway smash was continued on Thursday. The police submitted statements from the guard and driver of the…

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Melbourne Tram Smash

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 2

Twenty-four persons were injured in a collision between two large electric trams, which occurred at the Conner of Lygon and Nowry streets,…

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Aberdeen Train Smash

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

At the coronial inquiry into the railway disaster at Abendeen on June 10, witnesses stated that the timber in the vin[?] was rotten, and there were…

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The Main Roads Hoard of New South Wales

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. B. J. Doc, M.L. A., has forwarded us the following communication:— Subject: Representations by Mr…

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Politician's Railway Pass

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

It was alleged on Monday, that Mr. Ley, ex-Minister of Justice, and now member for Barton In the Federal Parliament has refused to return his…

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