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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

517 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 26

The Trackless Train. in Corowa, on

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

Although the Trackless Train, described as the Eighth. Wonder of the World, was due to arrive in Corowa at .9 a.m. on Tuesday, it did not reach…

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A Suggested Railway Facility

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

THE Area Commissioner for this district has intimated that he will be visiting Hay on the 14th instant, and that he will be glad to hear any…

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Cheap Railway Travelling for Eucharistic Congress. Sydney, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

The Railway Department anno[?] the issue of cheap excursion tickets from all stations to Sydney, just prior to the Eucharistic Congress, which…

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Garlands Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

Mr. Jas. Cameron, secretary of the Mulwala Progress Association, has received the following communication from Mr. E.F Cleary, M.L.A., with…

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Border Restrictions on Commercial Motors

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

The Hon. R.T. Ball, has made further representations concerning the question of registering commercial motor vehicles coming into New…

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Better Farming Train

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 3

The Bettor Farming Train paid visit to Berrigan on Friday last, and the people showed their appreciation of the Agricultural…

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The Railway Commissioner at Hay the Question of a First From Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

On Tuesday, Mr. Reid, Area Commissioner, Mr. Fullerton, Superintendent at Junee, and Mr. Stanley, Traffic Superintendent, visited Hay, in…

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West Australian Motor Fatality. Melbourne, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

Two men, Percival Dobbie, a well known vocalist, and Thomas Goodman, were killed instantly near Northam (West Aust.) when a motor truck…

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Continental Aeroplane Accident. Caused by Passenger's Interference. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

At Belgrade, while an aeroplane was in full progress, a passenger panicked and interfered with the controls, bringing the machine down…

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Railway Sleepers Union Secretary’s Letter

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Davidson, M. L A., has received the following letter from Mr W Scanlon, secretary of the Australian Timber Workers’ Union:—…

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Motor Taxation Irritation Along Border

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 4

Hon R. T. Ball M. L. A has received the following letter from the Chief Secretary (Mr- Bruntnell):— “I have before me your letter of…

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Better Farming Train

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

The Better Farming Train visited Jerilderie on Tuesday, 14th inst., and proved a most instructive and useful exhibit in the distribution of…

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City Deputations Blighty Railway-Land Settlement-Educational Facilities

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

We are in receipt of a communication from the Jerilderie delegate (Mr A. W. Sleeman) stating that at the close of the Farmers and…

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Better Farming Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 3

Arrangements are now being made for a further tour of the Better Farming Train, which is conducted by the Government of New South Wales and…

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Walbundrie-balldale Road Mail Service

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Some time ago Mr. Parker Moloney, M.H.R., received requests from the secretary of the Walbundrie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association…

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West Australian Railway Mishap. Perth

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

Seven persons were hurt, but none seriously, when a mixed train was derailed near West Kooreloching, and several trucks toppled over on…

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Driving Motor Car Whilst Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 3

Before M. E. Soane Esq., P.M., at the Court House, Balranald, on Wednesday, 22nd inst., Alexander Stenning, Gracedale, via Balranald, was charged…

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St. John Ambulance Assn. First Aid Equipment for Motor Cars

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 1

With the almost staggering figures of motor vehicles now on the roads, and the continual increase of motor accidents, it is brought home to every…

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The East-west Railway. Suggested Linking-up via Hay or Broken Hill. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 2

Senator Thomas had a long interview with Mr. Fraser, Railway Commissioner and Minister for Railways, re the linking up of the east-west…

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Railway Accident at Euston. London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 2

The Manchester express crashed into the buffer stop at Euston Station. Two carriages were partly telescoped and 30 people injured, including the…

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