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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

682 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 35

A Grave on the Road

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Yanko Shire Council it was reported that Messrs. W[?]Payne and P. Hudson had re-fenced the grave on the road [?]…

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Woman Killed in Road Accident

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

When a motor-car travelling from Valencia Creek to Maff[?] (Vic.) struck an upright post of a culvert, one woman was killed and one injured…

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Free Train Travel Forty Swagmen on Board

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

The mixed train from Forbes to Cootamundra was boarded on Tuesday by over 40 swagmen at Quandialla. The assistance of Constable Wilson…

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Another Road Race a Generous Supporter

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The local Cycle Club Intends holding another, road race on Saturday week when the course will be from the National Bank corner…

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Forty Swagmen Board Train. Fifteen Afterwards Arrested. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

A mixed train, from Forbes to Cootamundra, was boarded by over forty swagmen at Quandilla, yesterday. The stationmaster sought the aid of the…

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GLEANINGS From Leading British and American Papers Invalid's Model Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 34

Three years ago Henry Devin, a partner in a London business, was stricken by a disease which, confined him to his home. Undaunted, he…

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Railway 'Freight for Store Stock

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

The Hon. B. T. Ball, M.L.A., forwards the following letter from the Secretary for Railways, dated 26th February:—"With reference to your…

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The Country Party's Policy Sell the Railways Abolish Compulsory Arbitration

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 26

NOW that the primary produces have awakened to the shameful way this State has been governed, may I offer a suggestion to them. It is this Do…

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Motors Legal Rises of Car Driving

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 28

One is impelled to utter a warning in regard to the necessity for making close enquiry into the vendor's title to any used, ear purchased. When…

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Easter Railway Excursions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 10

Whilst country people have been glad always to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by the Railway Commissioners for which tickets are…

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Store Stock 20 Per Cent Reduction of Railway Freights Advocated Railways Departement' Refuges Request

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

The following letter from the Secretary for Railways has been forwarded to us by Mr.R T. Ball. M.L.A delaing with the above matter:--…

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Easter Railway Excursions Cheap Trains and New Privileges

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

Whilst country people have glad always to avail themselves of the Opportunities provided by the Railway Commissioners to travel at…

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Motor Drivers and Neuritis

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

Many drivers of motor cars who sit with the window on the driving side of the sedan open, which permits a constant draft of cold air to strike the…

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Boys Have Road Race

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 2

On Sunday some 13 local embryo cyclists--not yet affiliated with the local club--decided on a 10 miles' road race amongst themselves. To…

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Peculiar Train Accident. Engine Crashes 30ft. to Street. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

Crashing through a dead-end, an engine and tender of a goods train toppled 30ft. into a street at Parramatta, to-day. The driver and…

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Border Motor Carriers Two Registration Fees

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

Proprietors of commercial motor vehicles carrying goods from New South Wales into Victoria, have been notified by the police in Victoria that…

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Railway Freight for Store Stock

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 1

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., forwards the following letter from the Secretary for Railways, dated 26th February, 1931:—…

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Corowa Fire Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

In connection with the annual demonstration of the Fire Brigades to be held at Ballarat on May 24, the undermentioned tennis have been…

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Corowa Football Club Special Meeting of Members League Suggestions Dealt with J. Kennedy Invited to Train Again

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

A well attended special meeting of members of the above club was held at the Literary Institute on Monday evening last…

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Cablegrams. the Motor Car Murder. Rouse Executed. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

Rouse, who was convicted of the murder of an unknown man, who was burned to death in Rouse's car, passed a restless night before his execution…

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