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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

682 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 35

Outcome of Motor Accident Clergyman to Pay Damages. SYDNEY, Tuesday noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

In the Supreme Court, Melbourne, Archibald Weddell secured a verdict for £1000 from the Rev. Father Donovan, for injuries received when he…

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Killed by Motor-car Widow Claims £3000

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

At about midnight on August 9, 1930, Thomas Freeman, a stock inspector in the employ of the New South Wales Government, and late of Corowa, was…

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Old-Time Road Race

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 3

Thus "Tartan" in a recent issue of the Hay "Grazier":— "The death at Jerilderie of Mr. Herbert Tiffen revives memories of…

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Blackmailers Foiled by Aeroplane

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 34

The woman owner of a mansion at Alten, a suburb of Bochum, in the Ruhr, discovered a cardboard box on her doorstop containing a pigeon…

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Grading Improves Roads

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 22

Commenting on the works foreman's report to Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Lawson) said he was…

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Book for Bridge Platers

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 11

Of excellent value to bridge players, of whom there are so many enthusiasts in our district, is a booklet received from Angus and Robertson,…

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Bowls Carnival at Bridge Opening

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 11

The New South Wales Bowling Association has decided to held a bowls meeting as part of the celebration in connection with the opening of the…

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Motors Fume Nuisance in Closed Cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 28

It is not an uncommon thing for the engine fumes to become a trouble in a closed car, particularly during the, winter, when, all but the hardiest of…

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French Railway Centenary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 34

The French State railway authorities are already arranging to celebrate six years hence the centenary of the first Paris railway, which, as long ago…

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Motor Cyclist Killed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 15

Thrown on to the roadway when his motor cycle struck a woman who was walking in Queen's' parade, Clifton Hill (Vic.) one evening, a man…

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Motor Truck on Fere

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 16

While it was standing in front of the National Bank, in Wyndham-street, Shepparton (Vic), a three-ton motortruck, owned by P. Collins, of…

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Fell From Railway Truck

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 47

Whiel assisting to load wool into a railway truck at Caldwell on Wednesday of last week, Mr. J. J. Kelly, station master at Moulamein, who,…

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Railway Gauges Plan for Unification Work of National Importance Canberra

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 25

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister, Mr Scullin, promised to consider a suggestion by Mr. Hughes, M.H.R., on…

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Mail Services Railways Have No Contract

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 33

In dealing with a letter from the Postmaster-General at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night in connection with the mail, services to…

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On the Tramp

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 35

As an indication of the state of the country and the poor outlook for boys leaving school, about, a dozen up to 36 years of age, some of whom should…

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Motor Boat Overturns

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 11

A couple of well-known residents of Hay district had on unenviable experience last week. Mr. Arthur Tyson, of Corrong Station, accompanied by…

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River Accident at Corrong Motor Boat Capsizes. Four Occupants Precipitated Into the Lachlan

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 2

An accident of a very unusual character, which was fortunately not attended with fatal results, took place at Corrong, on the Lachlan, on…

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Claim Against Motorist Damages (£2350) Awarded

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 2

Mr. Justice McArthur, in the Banco Court, Melbourne, assessed damages in the action brought by Mrs. Priscilla Jane Freeman, of Mollison street,…

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Big Road Race

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 2

Australia's greatest cycling road events — the classic "Warnambool", with its wonderful history, dating back to 1895, and the Blue Riband…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Another Driver Fails to Stop. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 2

At Wollongong late last night, John Lee was run down by a motor car, the driver of which did not stop, and was killed…

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