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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Motor Cycle Racing Average of 91 Miles Per Hour

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 3

The Maroubra Gold Helmet is now held by Rev. Carmody, the well-known wagga champion, who won on a 3[?] h.p. A.J.S…

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Yarrawonga-oaklands Railway

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 5

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

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Caulfield Train Smash

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 11

Fifty railway-men in the tense silence of the Coroner's Court heard Mr. D. Berriman, P.M., record his finding of "guilty of manslaughter in the…

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Car Falls From Bridge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 18

A fatal motoring accident occurred near Harrow (Vic). Arnold Turnbull, of Elderslie, was driving a car, and a tyre burst, causing the car to crash…

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Mishap to Brisbane Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 32

A mishap, with all the possibilities of the Aberdeen disaster, over-took a division of the Brisbane mail. The front bogie wheels of the engine left…

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Brisbane Train Smash. Inquest Opened

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 3

Much interest was displayed in the opening of the inquiry by Mr. A. W. Swaddling, District Coroner, at Muswellbrook, into the railway disaster at…

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Table Top Bridge. Reported Dangerous. Trains Crawl Across

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 4

After an inspection of the old Yambla Creole railway bridge on Monday by Mr. Clifton, southern district railway inspector, the bridge was…

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The Great White Train. North Berry Jorry, Coolamon

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is a long time since I last wrote to you. I am nine years old to-day. Dad is starting fallowing. We have had a lot of rain…

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Holiday in Wagga. (Commended.) "Glenfield," Urana-road, Via Wagga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—We have been, having some lovely weather down here lately. Dad has finished putting in his crop, and I think it will soon…

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Motors Some Useful Information Regarding Them. Over Seeing the Repairman

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 36

Whilst it would be manifestly unfair to make any comments which might be taken as insinuations against garage repair shops, and motor…

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Railway Mishap

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 39

A sensational mishap occurred to the Sydney-Brisbane mail train as it was ascending an incline near Fletcher Siding, about 15 miles on the Brisbane…

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Fatal Motor Smash

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 22

Returning on Saturday from a dance in a neighbouring town to Mt. Pleasant (S.A.) a party of seven in a motor car were thrown violently to the roadway,…

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Politician's Railway Pass

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 30

It was alleged that Mr. Ley, ex-Minister of Justice and now member for Barton in the Federal Parliament, has refused to return his gold life pass…

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Tramway Accident. 26 Persons Injured

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 29

Although only two victims were seriously injured, 26 persons were taken to hospital after a tram filled with passengers had crashed into the rear of…

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Land Settlement New Border Railways 51 Estates Subdivided

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 3

Since the Border Railway Agreement became operative 51 estates near the proposed line have been subdivided, and 239 farms have been…

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Motor Notes The Indispensible Hacksaw

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 4

For the amateur mechanic who does not shrink from carrying out minor repairs nod Improvements which involve cutting metals, the hacksaw is…

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Defective Railway Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 2

According to an Albury correspondent the old Yambo railway bridge the main Southern line, ten miles from Albury has been declared unfit for…

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Proposed Road Motor Objected to at Rutherglen

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 3

At a meeting of the Rutherglen Citizens' Committee last week the chairman slated that there were rumors that the Commissioners were going to…

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Federal Road Grant

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 2

Replying to a question by Mr. Makin on Wednesday last in the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister announced that four of the Slates--…

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The Railway, the Public, and Their Requirements. (The Editor, "Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 4

Sir,—Now that we have tho railway coming to Ivanhoe, it may not be out of place to propose to the residents the advantage of joining together to…

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