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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

517 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 26

CULCAIRN. Killed by Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

The mangled remains of a man who was cut to pieces by the limited express were found on the railway line near Weatherall's gatehouse, about a…

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Deniliquin-hay Railway? Deputation to Minister Mr. Tunnicliffe Not Very Enthusiastic

The Independent · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

Asked for an extension of the railway from Deniliquin to Hay, the Victorian Minister, Mr. Tunnicliffe, said it might be a possibility some day, be would not say them. It would cost £360,000 for the line, and another£120,000…

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A Strict Motor Law

The Independent · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

A large amount inn revenue must be received through the police courts in this State from Persons who do not return expired motor licenses and…

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Killed on Railway Mutilated Body Pound

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 5

James Baldwin, of Morven, near Culcairn, was killed on the railway a little before midnight on Monday. His shockingly mutilated body was…

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Motor Accident

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

On Tuesday of last week Mrs. Dunkley wife of Berrigan Shire Clark drove to Yarrawonga in a motor car accompanied by two lady…

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Railway Deputation

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

At a meeting of Deniliquin Blight Railway League yesterday arrangements were made for the delegates Recently appointed by the…

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Hay Deniliquin Railway Minister’s Reply to Deputation Victorias Help Unlikely

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

It was briefly reported in Tuesday “ Pastoral Times ” that the Victorian Minster for Railways in replay to a Hay deputation have very…

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Road Euston to Railway Station

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 3

From Public Works Department, Sydney, 13th March, 1928:— "With reference to your representations in relation to a communication…

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Amending Main Roads Bill Allocation of £70,000 to Roads in Western Division

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

"After an agitation extendinb over a number of years from the passing of the Main Roads Act of N.S.W., I am pleased to say that I am now in…

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Assistance and Re-classification of Roads

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 3

From Main Roads Board, 301 Castlereagh Street, Sydney:— Subject: Municipality of Balranald. Representations made by yourself and…

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Railways & Fruit Industry

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 1

The fruit industry in Victoria is a highly important expanding primary industry that supports 8,000 growers and produces £6,000,000 worth of…

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Border Railways Agreement Paving the Way for Further Agreements

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 3

Speaking at the festivities at the opening of the Goun to Stony Crossing railway last week, Mr. Ball said: "While we have always valued the…

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Opening of Railway To Stony Crossing

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 3

The Ministerial party, who had journeyed from Balranald, arrived at Stony Crossing shortly after 1 p.m. and proceeded about a mile down the line,…

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Howlong to Balldale Road

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

The Main Roads Board has agreed to the construction of another two sections of road work on the Howlong. Balldale road, between the nine…

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First Objective Gained Deniliquin-blighty Railway to Victorian Cabinet Minister Suggests Tax on Land to Cover Loss

The Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

A hundred per cent success was the achievement of the delegation from Deniliquin Blighty Railway League to the Victorian Minister for Railways, which returned yesterday. Mr. Tunnecliffe promised to refer the proposal to Cabinet incorported with the…

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Motor Car Registration

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

Some little time back the Walla Walla Farmers and Settlers' Association wrote to the Hon. R. T. Ball, Minister for Lands, asking him to en…

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Blighty Railway Deputation to Minister Mr. Tunnecliffe’s Reply

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

Proposals that in the construction of future border railways in the Riverina the main cost of the construction work should be borne by…

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Border Railways Allocation of Costs Contribution From Landowners

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 3

Proposals that in the construction of future border railways in the Riverina the main cost of the construction work should be borne by the landholders who…

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Blighty Railway "N.s.w. Will Not Oppose?" Statement by Hon. R. T. Ball

The Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

Speaking at the festivities at the opening of the Gonn to Stony Crossing railway, last week, Mr. Ball said:—…

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Railways Up Against It Rights of People Interfered With

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Under, the Motor Omnibus Act passed last session in Victoria provision was made for licenses to be issued by the Country Roads Board, and the…

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