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Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Railway Gangers' Log. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

Railway gangers engaged in construction work have issued a new [?] claiming wages ranging from £810 to £12 per week…

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Railway Extension Inquiries Being Instituted

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

Mr. Ball, Minister for Lands, who made representations on behalf of Mr. J. T. Close, of Finley, relative to the extension of the Victorian line…

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"The World Builds A Motor Car"

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 3

An interesting new motion picture production, in which the modern automobile plays the leading role, will have its premiere presentation in Balranald…

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Woman Jumps From Temple Bridge. Sydney, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

An exciting incident occurred at Tempe, last night, when a young woman hurried herself from the bridge, and intended to jump in front of a…

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Reso Train 64 Westralians Coming Spending 24 Hours in Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

The Municipal Council and Progress Association have been advised that a party of 64 representative citizens of Western…

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Border Railways Wanted League Wants a Conference Referred to Both State Governments

The Independent · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

A resolution requesting a conference of the New South Wales and Victorian Governments to go into the question of the best routes for border railways from Victoria into the Riverina, was carried without opposition or comment at the closing [?] of…

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Order Railways Conference; Ditrict Football District News [?]In P.p. Board [?]Monthly Meeting

The Independent · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

[?] the Moulaincin Past[?] ard was held on [?] meeting called [?] ng been allowed to…

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New Railway Log. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 3

Agreement having been reached between the Government and the Railway Commissioners on the hours and wages question, a new log was served…

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Border Railways Victorian Extension Request to Mr. Buttenshaw

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 4

A deputation which waited on the Acting-Premier (Mr. Buttenshaw) in Sydney on Wednesday asked that permission should be given to the…

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Victorian Railways in Riverina. Extension From Oaklands

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 1

The use of the Victorian railway system is being sought by residents in all parts of Riverina. That permission be given to the Victorian…

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The Australian Railways Union And the New Log. NEWCASTLE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

The A.R.U. conference, to-day, carried a resolution that the new log served by the Railway Commissioners is an attack upon existing conditions…

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Victorian Railways in New South Wales Extension From Oaklands Request by Residents Farmers Prefer Melbourne Market

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

That permission be given to the Victorian Railway Commissioners to extend the Victorian railway system from Oaklands to Rand,…

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Seven Miles Bridge

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 1

What is said to be the longest bridge in the world was officially opened at San Mateo (California), on March 2, by a signal from President…

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Road Through Gonn Estate

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A. is in receipt of the following communication from the Lands Department:— "In reply to your letter of the 13th…

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Motor Spirit Explained Oil Company Produces New Booklet

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 4

To those often asked motoring questions "How can I get an easy start, sweet running more 'knockless' miles to the gallon?" a booklet entitled…

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Food Boon Railway Station to Be Changed to Stony Crossing

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 3

The following letter has been received by Mr. M. E. Henderson, of Stony Crossing:— "Adverting to the representations…

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Border Railways State Country Party Report Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 3

Mr. Kilpatrick (Country Party Member for Wagga) introduced a deputation to Mr. Buttenshaw (Acting Premier) last week, to request that…

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Border Railway

The Independent · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 1

Year by year Victorian railways tapping the Riverina are taking the trade of an area that belongs politically, but not naturally to New South Wales…

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"The Hit and Run" Motorist. Man Badly Injured in City. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

John McNamara ((49), was knocked down by a car in Liverpool Street, City, late last night, and badly injured. The car had been driven off, but…

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Motor By-passes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

Jemalong Shire Council at Forbes is one of the first shire in the State to enforce the constitution of motor by passes alongside gates on public…

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