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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

1,101 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 56

Moulamein Police Station. New Bridge to be Erected over Billabong

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 1

The following communication has been received by Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A.:— "In reply to your representations in…

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Jerilderie-Tuppal Railway

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 3

Mr M. Kilpatrick. M.L.A, is in receipt of the following communication from the Under Secretary, Department of Public Works:—…

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Those Weir Roads

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 26

THERE is at last some definite information in regard to the road diversions in the neighbourhood of Albury that will be contingent upon…

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Road Costs Rise

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 18

In connection with the operations of the Workers' Compensation Act, negotiations have been proceeding between the Main Roads Board and the Local…

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National Road Policy a Vexatious Problem

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 29

When the Bruce-Page Governments' proposals to co-operate with the States in a national road policy, involving an expenditure over a period of 10 years…

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Tap the Barkly Tablelands Advice of the Member for Riverina North-south Railway Would Be a Tragedy

The Independent · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 4

"Tap the Barkly Tablelands with a railway and discard the proposal for the North-South line" was the advice of the Member for Riverina, Mr. W. W. Kiflen, to the Federal Parliament last week, when he gave the result of his observations on his trip through the Northern…

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Motors Some Useful Information Regarding Them Care of the Rear Axle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 36

The rear axle assembly is a component of the car which, although sturdy and able to withstand extreme strains and shocks, is also adjusted to…

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The Wonderful Upper Murray. a Plea for Railway Connection. a Straight Line to Canberra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 22

It is pleasing to find in the "Albury Banner," an advocate so strongly in favour of the inclusion of country districts in any advertisement that…

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Railway Smash. Premier of Tasmania. Injured

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 29

A motor party of four people, including the Premier, Mr. J. A. Lyons, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr. M. J. O'Keefe, and the general…

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Duty on Petrol. Oilmen and Motorists Protest. Mr. Bruce Defends the Duty

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 30

A declaration that the tax was absolutely necessary was made by the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, on Monday, to a big deputation representing all the…

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Queensland Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 10

When questioned on the general policy of linking up in the west the northern, central and southern railway systems, the Premier (Mr. M'Cormack…

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Petrol and Motor Taxation. Deputation to the Minister

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 5

A deputation representing 300,000 Australian motorists, also motor traders and importing oil companies, strongly protested to the Prime…

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Stolen Motor Gloves. Four Months’ Imprisonment

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 2

Francis Gray, a young man who is steadily piling up a “record” in the police books, was charged at the police court yesterday with stealing…

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Motor Notes Corrosion on Running Board Boxes

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 4

The familiar type of steel tool or accumulator box found on the running [?] board of the car. Is a study and convenient fitting which, however…

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Moulamein News Police Station Bridge

The Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

The following communication has been received by Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A.:— "In reply to your representations in…

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Good Road Work Mathoura Notes Mathoura, 24/7/26

The Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

The last rainfall of 30 points will benefit. From reports to hand it was general throughout the shire. The trial of the motor truck,…

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The Burnt Motor Car. Mathoura

The Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Further developments occurred today in connection with the sensational fire which took place at Short's garage on Wednesday night last,…

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Visitors' Motor Drivers' Licenses

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

The Hon. R.T. Ball, M.L.A., at the request of several local governing bodies in his electorate, made representations to the Superintendent of…

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Motor Collision Claim for Damages

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

A collision between a Ford, and a Studebaker car on the Hay road some months ago was the foundation of a claim for £200 damages which came…

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Collapse of a Bridge

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

A message from Charleston (Vir[?]) says that five persons were killed and 50 seriously injured when a bridge, holding 300 carnival…

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