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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

825 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 42

Alleged Stolen Motor Car. Two Arrests at Jerilderie

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 3

On Saturday morning last Sergeant Robertson went into Mr M. Thompson’s motor garage (says the Jerilderie “Herald”), While there…

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On the Track of the Iron Horse Chevrolet Six Tourer Supplies Transport on the Emu Railway Line, Tasmania

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 4

Here is an interesting story of a Six Cylinder Chevrolet car whose wheels and axles have been converted to permit its use on the…

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Alleged Stolen Motor Car

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 2

At the Jerilderie Police Court on Thursday last before Messrs A. MacFarlane and W. W. Elliott, J's.P., George Everard (26), alias George…

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Light Failed Motor Car Strikes Stump on Road

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 5

Mr. Gun, Anderson, of Gerogery, met with a nasty accident white returning home by ear on Thursday night last from Gerogery…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge First Man Across Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

Mr. L. Ennis, chief engineer for Dorman, Long and Co., walked across the Horbour Bridge this morning. he is the first person…

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The North Shore Bridge. The First Woman to Cross. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

Lady Stonehaven gained the distinction of being the first woman to cross the North Shore Bridge, walking across a narrow place, 400 feet…

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Using a Motor Car Defendants Fined

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

What caused the disappearance of Mr Bert Matthew's motor car on 19th July was revealed on Wednesday last when, before the P.M., at the Hay…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Two Priests Killed. MELBOURNE, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 1

Two priests, Rev. Father Tehan, of Beechworth, and Rev. Father O'Sullivan, of Yarrawonga, were killed instantly, last night, when a…

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Railway Traffic in Wool Slightly under Normal

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

As an indication that shearing is regressing satisfactorily despite the strike, it is stated that during the first week, in August 1411 bales of…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Strathfield Doctor Killed. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

Dr. John Darton (33), of Strathfield, was fatally injured when a motor car, driven by Mrs. Dorothy Witlocke, overturned, at Baulkham Hills…

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Two Priests Killed Shocking Motor Fatality

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 1

At the result of a motor accident, which occurred at six o'clock on Tuesday evening about seven miles from Benalla on the…

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A Motor 'Bus Held Up. Armed Men Secure Day's Takings. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 3

A motor 'bus filled with passengers, was held up in King Street, Newtown, on Sunday night, by three men who hailed the bus. When they got…

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The Losses on the Lines. Reported Application by Railway Managers. MELBOURNE, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 3

It is reported that the Railway Commissioners of Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, and South Australia will probably make an application…

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Railways' Union Resentful. Result of Compromise on Arbitration Bill. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 3

The Federal Government has been attacked by the Australian Railways' Union for compromising with the Senate over the Arbitration Bill, and…

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Railway Safes Robbed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--The safes of Port Kembla and Cheater Hill railway station, were blown open by thieves during last night and a total of £411…

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Something New Train Delayed for Tourists

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 5

The afternoon train for Melbourne was delayed at Wangaratta on Friday last waiting for the arrival or two car loads of tourist from Mount…

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Burning Rope on Harbor Bridge Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 3

During a fierce wind storm last night, Jack Harris, a rigger foreman employed at Sydney Harbor Bridge, had to climb along the bridge and…

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The Harbour Bridge. a Strike Threatened. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 2

The Trades and Labour Council has decided to call a strike of all Harbour Bridge workers, unless the demands of the painters employed on…

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Corowa Train Derailed Near Daysdale Turn-off Six Trucks Wrecked

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 3

When the mixed train from Culcairn was approaching the Daysdale turn-off from the Albury road, about four miles from…

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The Rain Is Nice But Our Roads Would Need Lexicologist to Describe Them

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 6

Further rains over the week end at Walla Walla brought the total fall since the beginning of the year to 11 inches…

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