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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

543 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 28

Border Railways Proposed Transfer to Victorian System

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 3

It is yossible that negotiations will he entered into shortly between the New South Wales and Victorian Governments for the sale of thirty miles…

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Border Railways

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 1

At last week's quarterly meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the F. and S. Association, we notice that when the suggestion that the…

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Riverina Railways Lockhart Line

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 4

A deputation, led by Mr. R. S. Drummond, and which included Mr. Ball, M.L.A., Mr. Hankinson, M.L.A., Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., Mr. R. D…

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Motor Cars and Crime

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 1

The extensive use of motor cars by criminals and their associates in the perpetration of crime has led to revolutionary methods in police…

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"Waterloo Bridge" a Dramatic Triumph

The Independent · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

Into the select band of really "great pictures must be placed Universal's dramatic triumph, "Waterloo Bridge," which [?] to be presented…

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‘Waterloo Bridge.’ a Dramatic Triumph

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

Into the select band of really “great” pictures must be placed Universal’s dramatic triumph, “Waterloo Bridge,” which is to be presented at the Town…

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Attempt to Wreck Goods Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

Blackheath, Thursday. -- : While travelling, towards Blackheath, which is the highest town in the Blue Mountains, last night, the engine of a goods…

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The Motorist's Daughter

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 1

A little girl was crossing the Atlantic with her mother. It was her first ocean trip. The sea was as smooth as the proverbial millpond for the…

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Hay Railway Station Some September Figures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

By the courtesy of Mr. Gay, the stationmaster at Hay, we are able to give some particulars of the business transacted last month at the Hay…

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Wrong Number Plate. Motor Driver Fined

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Sheridan, P.M. James P. Burchfield pleaded not guilty to a charge of using an…

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Railway Revenue for August and September

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 15 October 1932 · page 4

The revenue for the combined months of August-September this year when compared with the same months last year showed an increase of £3,615…

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Main Roads. Deputation to Berrigan Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 October 1932 · page 3

A large deputation waited on the Berrigan Shire Council on Monday in connection with the proposal to obtain a main road between Finley and…

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Cut to Pieces. Railway Fatality Near Wollongong. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 October 1932 · page 3

While running along the train line, near Conniston Station, near Wollongong, last night, Frederick Terry (27) a moulder, was run down and cut to…

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A Canadian Demonstration. Dispersed by Motor Cycle Police. WINNIPEG

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 October 1932 · page 3

An attempt by the Winnipeg jobless to take advantage of an invasion of Manitoba farmers to stage a demonstration was foiled when a crowd of…

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Motor Act Challenged

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 October 1932 · page 4

A case of considerable [?] to the motor-transport [?] heard at the Seymour [?] on Friday, when [?]…

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Cheap Railway Trips

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1932 · page 3

Additional evidence of the Transport Commissioners' desire to provide cheap excursion travel at seasons of the year most convenient to…

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Another Bridge Suicide Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 2

A young woman, who has not yet been identified, jumped over the bridge this afternoon, and was killed instantly. This is the ninth tragedy…

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A Train Disaster. Twenty-Four Killed. BUCHAREST

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 1

A train was derailed at the station at Temischoara. Seventeen corpses have been dragged from the wreckage. Fourteen injured were…

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Another Bridge Fatality. a Nervous Woman's Death. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 2

The Harbour Bridge was the scene of another tragedy to-day, when a well-dressed woman, about 30, who has not yet been identified, jumped…

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Main Road Route Two Deputations Wait on Berrigan Shire

The Independent · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 4

A large deputation waited on the Berrigan Shire Council on Monday in connection with the proposal to obtain a main road between Finley and…

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