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Railways, roads & transport, 1931

682 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 35

Railway Officials in Albury Deputations From Councils Need For, Economy Stressed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 8

A party of New South Wales railway officials, including Mr. A. D. Forster, assistant commissioner, was in Albury on Tuesday. The occasion was in Albury on Tuesday. The occasion was…

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Unrest at Brisbane. Railwaymen May Strike. BRISBANE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

A meeting of railway men at Brisbane carried, a resolution stating, in effect, that unless their vital demands were agreed to by midnight on…

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For the Motor Man Fused Bulb Causes Persistent Battery Failures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 3

An unusual example of battery failure for some time baffled the owner car and his garageman. The car was comparatively new and the…

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Motor Accident Dr. Whitehead Injured

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

Dr. H. H. Whitehead, of Deniliquin, received severe injuries, on Friday night when the car he was driving crashed into the guide posts of a culvert about…

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New Type of Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 31

Three trains of an entirely new type are being carried out in England. These trains which, though propelled by electricity, require no "live"…

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Wakool Shire Bridge Letter From Ratepayer (To the-Editor.)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

Sir—Finance, and the proper handing of the funds available, is the all important work of the Shire Council Funds come from several sources,…

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Motors Insidious Engine Fumes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 28

The necessity for seeing that there are no big gaps in the front floor, boards and that the exhaust manifold and pipe do not leak at any point…

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Offences Under Motor Law

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 9

Albert Watkins pleaded guilty to driving a motor lorry without a front number plate. He was fined 10/ with. 8/ costs…

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The Queensland Railway Trouble Men at Several Centres Decide to Cease Work. Brisbane

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

The railway strike in Queensland is gradually extending. The men at Cloncurry, Hughenden, and Innisfail have decided to cease work…

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Latest Telegrams the Queensland Railway Trouble. Large Meeting of Men Oppose Strike SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

A mass meeting of railway men in Roma-street railway yards last night by an over[?]helmire majority announced itself as being definitely…

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Victorian Railway Commissioners Visit to Wahgumyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

On his annual tour of inspection, Mr. H. W. Clapp (Chairman, Victorian Railways Commission); visited Wah. gunyah on Tuesday morning…

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Balranald-Oxley Road

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Donovan, M.L.A., has received the following reply to his representations urging that the Balranald-Oxley Road be repaired, and that…

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Victorian Railways Christmas Rail Excursions

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 1

Advance Railway Booking for Christmas travel to New South Wales, and other States, his now opened, and intending travellers are advised by the…

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Motor Accident Messrs R. H. Malcolm and J. F. Linnett in Hospital

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 2

After visiting the Moulamein Races on Wednesday last, Messrs R. H. Malcolm and J. F. Linnett remained for a meeting of the Local Land Board…

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Another Road Case

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

James Milliken applied for permission to close and purchase roads in parish Tindale. The Shire Council opposed the…

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Road Purchase Near Maude a Contested Application

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

At the Hay Land Board meeting, on Friday, A. J. Jones applied for permission to close and purchase roads in parish Yang Yang…

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Melbourne to Nice. Australian Motoring Party. Arrive at Baghdad. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 3

The Australians who were motoring from Melbourne to Nice, arrived at Baghdad, on schedule, and set out for Brindisi. They described the…

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Railway Carpenters' Strike Men Return to Work. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 3

A strike of carpenters of the underground railway was shortlived. The men returned to work to-day after an attempt to extend the trouble to the…

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Wall of China May Become Motors Highway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

If the Pisces of the Chinese Nationalist Government are carrions owe the Great Wall of China may shortly become the world's greatest and…

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"Unfair" Protection for Railways Demanded Mr. Clapp Visits Rutherglen

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

The chairman of the Railways Commissioners. (Mr. H. W. Clapp) accompanied by Mr. Shannon (commissioner) and officers, made the annual…

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