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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

862 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 44

Latest News Cut in Railway Fares Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 5

It is understood that the cut in first and second class railway fares will mean a benefit to the public approximation about £250,000…

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The Quick and the Dead Safety Hints for Motorists

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 29 July 1933 · page 4

In New South Wales one person is killed and twenty are injured every tiny through motor accidents. This is it heavy toll to pay for our worship…

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Albury Mail Train Smash

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 3

Allegations of negligence against certain railway officials and outspoken criticism marked the report of a committee appointed to investigate…

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Train Derailments Wahgunyah Train Delayed Five Victorian Mishaps During Week

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 3

During last week there were five derailments, on Victorian railway lines, but luckily, none of them were serious and no loss of life was…

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Daily Road Service Great Northern’s Buses

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 1

Travellers who appreciate the efficiency of the Great Northern Motor Service are interested in the announcement that a daily bus service each way…

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Cycling at Chiltern Road Race Corowa Riders Successful

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 1

A 25 mile road race was held at Chiltern on Sunday, 23rd Ult., under the auspices of the local club. The course was along the Springhurst…

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Rail Motors More Extensive Use Commissioner's Announcement

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 3

The Chief Commissioner for Railway ways (Mr. Hartigan) stated last week that he proposed to introduce two engined rail motors, with trailers,…

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Border Traffig Registration of Motors Drastic Alteration in N. S. W. Law

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 3

Anxiety exists on the border concerning the drastic effect that the new regulation in New South Wales concerning motor vehicles will have…

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Railway Rebate Fodder for Starving Stock

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 3

In May last the Government agreed to a special rebate of 10/- a truck off the rate being charged for fodder consigned by rail for the…

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De Luxe Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 32

What is said to be the most modern and luxurious railroad train in the world, is Mexico's opulent presidential train. It includes a car especially…

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Grants Ford District Roads

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

The Victorian Country Roads Board notified the Oxley Shire Council on Monday that the following amounts had been allotted for maintenance on…

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Stole Sheep From Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 12

In the Newcastle Police Court, Stanley Lawrence, 21, a laborer, and Charles Mansen, 18, a laborer, who pleaded guilty to stealing at Kootara on July…

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Road Laws Amended Heavy Blow to Motor Transport

The Independent · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 1

A further bomshell was dropped into the Melbourne motor trade on Wednesday by an ann ouncement that the New South Wales transport regulations had been amended to apply the heavy charges on motor transport there to Victorian carriers crossing the…

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Road and Rail Transport a Troublesome Question

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 11

[Extracts from an article by Professor T. Hytten in the August Circular of the Bank of New South Wales.]…

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Hume Weir Bridge Over Wall Advocated Minister Hears Complaints

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 26

At Ebden Weir, a deputation representing landholders above the Hume Weir waited on Messrs. G. Goudie (M.L.C., Victoria), Minister for Water…

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Wounded Man's Ordeal 1200 Miles by Buckboard and Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 19

After he had travelled with a bullet wound in his head for more than 1200 miles by buckboard and train from the heart of the Central…

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Speedy Rail Motors New Idea Foe N.s.w

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 26

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan, said he proposed to introduce a two-engined rail motor which, with its trailer, would accommodate 104…

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Better Conditions in N.s.w. Increase in Employment Lower Railway Fares and Relief Tax Proposed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 15

The official figures released by the Treasury show that the receipts from the unemployment relief tax and the expenditure on social services gives…

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Motors Systematic Fault-finding

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 28

"Fault finding" in the better sense of that term is a matter to which private motorists might well devote much thought. When a car which for many…

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Railway Concession

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

It was stated unofficially this week that recommendations for the reduction of railway fares which have been made by the Commissioner of Railways,…

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