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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

543 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 28

Moulamein Police Court Thursday, November 24. (Before Mr. N. L. Sheridan, P.M.) Motor Traffic Cases

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 3 December 1932 · page 1

Police v William A. McKenzie, failing to surrender driver's license.— Adjourned to next court. Police v David Havies, driving an…

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Aeroplane Damaged by Storm

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 December 1932 · page 2

The Plume motor spirit company's aeroplane which was damaged in a storm which swept over the town at midday on Thursday, has been…

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From the ’Bidgee to St. Kilba a Sheepman and the Last Tram

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 December 1932 · page 3

Over four years ago, “G.G.” contributed this article to Melbourne “Herald” :— A tall, strong-limbed figure, with a…

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Bedstead of Gold Luxury Trains on Railway

The Independent · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 2

N.S.W. trains may lack the glittery and luxury of some of the world's famous expresses, but we have a fleet of special cars that…

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Apparent Suicide From Harbour Bridge. Sydney, Wednesday. Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 1

A woman's handbag and hat were found lying on the footway at the Harbour Bridge, late last night. There was no sign of the owner, who is…

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Atlantic Union Road Map. Free to "Riverine Grazier" Readers

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 1

Advice has just been received from the Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd. to the effect that the 1933 edition of their renowned road map of New South…

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Railway to Northern Territory Proposed Line From Bourke

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 1

The Minister of the Interior (Mr. Perkins) promised a deputation of representaives of the promoters of the propoeod £ 15,000,000 railway from…

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Registration of Motor Cars Fitted with Fire Fighting Appliances

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 5

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A.. has, been advised by the Minister for Transport. In reply to his Personal representations on bahalf of the…

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Proposed Transcontinental Railway

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 2

A memorandum supplied the promoters of the scheme for the construction of a transcontinental line from Bourke to link [?] with the Darwin…

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Sydney Bridge Claims Its Fifteenth Victim

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 December 1932 · page 3

When Augustus Gallen, 50, of Leichbardt, crashed from the centre of the Harbor Bridge on Tuesday he was the 15th. person to have fallen from the…

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Victorian Railways Christmas Rail Excursion Fares

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 December 1932 · page 4

To encourage, travel during the Christmas holidays, liberal fare concessions are offered by the Railway; Department. From December 8…

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Motor [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 14 December 1932 · page 2

At the Berrigan Police Court on Thursday last, before Mr C. [?] Swlney, P.M., William Jolley and Joseph Valentine were [?]…

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Motor Trucks Fitted with Fire Fighting Appliances

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 December 1932 · page 4

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Transport in reply to his personal representations on behalf of the…

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The Road Dog Danger. Fatal Motor Accident. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 1

Miss Mary Kennedy (25), a typist, was killed, and Norman Watson (26), and Jack Kennedy (13), were injured, when a car skidded near Mayfield…

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Deniliquin- Moama Road Shire Council Discussion

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 2

A proposal to construct an all-weathers road from. Deniliquin to ‘Moama was brought before Murray: .Shire Council on Monday by Cr. L. M…

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All-weathers Road Proposal by Cr. L. Kilpatrick

The Independent · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 2

Cr. L. M. Kilpatrick proved his progressiveness at Murry Shire Council meeting on Monday in introducing a scheme to construct…

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The Harbour Bridge. Another Man Jumps Off. SYDNEY. Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 2

When George McDonald was crossing the Harbour Bridge, this morning, he was startled to see a man mounting the railing and jump. When taken…

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Railway Freights Victorian Commissioners Bait Corowa Traders Offered Reduction Is Motor Transport Doomed?

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 5

A largely attended meeting of Corowa traders was held at the Literary institute on Tuesday evening, when representatives of…

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Hay Railway Station. the November Figures

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 2

By courtesy of the stationmaster, Mr. Gay, we are able to give the figures for the rail traffic during November…

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Green Swamp Road School Annual “Break-up.”

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 December 1932 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last, parents and friends gathered at the Green Swamp school for the annual entertainment given by the…

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