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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

936 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 47

Proposed Railway From Deniliquin. Public Meeting at Hay. a Railway League Formed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 2

Despite inclement weather, there was a very good attendance at the public meeting held on Wednesday night to urge the construction of a…

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Original Correspondence a Deniliquin-hay Railway. Opportunities for Mixed Farming. To the Editor

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 2

Sir,—Will you permit me, through the medium of your paper, to make reference to the suitability of the land along the route of the proposed…

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Railway Gang Commended

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 3

Ganger George Brown, and Repairers B. Purser and H. Pumpa, who control the length between Burrumbuttock and Culcairn, are to be…

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Motor Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

Correct lubrication of the working parts of the chassis is Just as important as correct engine lubrication. Lack of lubrication of the…

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Better Farming Train Visits Balranald, Thursday, 21st JULY

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 3

What, is the Better Farming Train. It is a train of 17 cars and trucks, 550 feet long. It is equipped with wonderful…

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Travelling De Luxe Marseilles to London by Aeroplane Trial Flight Successful Paris

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 3

Australian tourists disembarking at Marse[?] will shortly have the choice of continuing their journey to London by aeroplanes fitted with sleeping…

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Visit of Victorian Better Farming Train to Balranald and Deniliquin Centres

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. P. V. Stokes, M.L.A.) states that, as he realised that the New South Wales Better Farming Train is fulfilling a…

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Motor Notes Politics, Finance and Motoring

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 4

While politics do not normally come within the scope of a motoring column, it is not untimely to review the question of road finances in…

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Expensive Road

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The Mayor last night informed the council that the cost of the reconstruction of the north road via Napier street to the railway station…

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Serious Motor Accident Near Hay Bridge Approach. Elderly Man Sustains Injuries

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

On Saturday evening about 6 o'clock, a motor lorry, driven by Mr Bert Cox, when near the approach to the Hay bridge, on the south side, strunk and…

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ELECTRIFICATION £2,000,000 for Railways North Shore Bridge, £1,500,00 SYDNEY

The Independent · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The State Government has decided to make available to the Railway Commissioners an extra £2,000,00 this year for electrification purposes, making the…

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Better Farming Train At Deniliquin next

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners advise that the final arrangements are almost completed for the tour of the “Better Farming Train,” winch is to…

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Motor Smash Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

Doctor Voss, who was seriously injured in a motor car accident near Mittagong, when Doctor Miles Kite was Killed, showed considerable…

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Riverina. Network of Railways. Works Committee Proposals

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The Public Works committee last week , informed Mr; M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., that it had recommended the extension, of the Uranquinty railway…

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Better Farming Train

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 2

The Better Farming Train will [?] Five in Deniliquin to-morrow (Saturday) morning…

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Seed Hogs North Road Speedway

The Independent · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 4

The Local Government Association has advised the Municipal Council that the Executive supported the Council's proposal for a law allowing local…

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A Frank Councillor Admits Road Is Bad

The Independent · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 2

The Municipal Council wrote to Murray Shire Council on Tuesday that the road in Murray Shire, which had been the subject of a request to keep…

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MOTOR v. Steam Trains. Which Is the Better Service for Hay. Municipal Council Seeks Information

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 5

AL Monday night's Municipal Council meeting the following, letters were read. The Town Clerk., Hiliston, wrote…

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Motor or Steam Trains

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 2

THE residents of the Hay district have been asked if a motor train would be acceptable to them The question comes from the Southern…

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Motor Car Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 2

Messrs. Brindley and Brown had a narrow escape from serious injury or death on Wednesday afternoon last They were driving a Ford car along…

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