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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

862 stories in Murray's papers · page 38 of 44

Motor Notes Jack on Level

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 3

Jacking up a car on a grade is dangerous business. Move to level ground if possible, or at least block the wheels that remain on the ground…

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Criticism of Vic. Railways

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 1

Under the above heading the Deniliquin "Pastoral Times" hits out with the following:-- "A railway man asked as the other…

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Accident at Funeral Motor Car Hurts Three

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 1

WHILE taking part in the funeral of his brother, one of the three victim of the Broadford motor smash, Denis Sullivan, Solicitor,…

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Wool Cartage Road v. RAILWAY

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 1

Although Victorian railway officials have visited country centres in an effort to secure a return of wool transport to the railways, It is apparent…

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Motor Cyclist Injured Collision with Grocer's Cart on North Road

The Independent · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 1

When his motor cycle collided with a grocer's delivery cart in Davidson Street, North Deniliquin, about 8 o'clock on Saturday night,…

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Jumped From Bridge. a War Pensioner's Death. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 2

Leaping from the centre of the Harbour Bridge span, this morning, H. Stunt (49), a returned soldier pensioner, was killed instantly when he…

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Seriously Injured Motor Cyclist Hits Cart Leg and Wrist Broken

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 1

ON Saturday night a motor cycle [?] by Ja[?]e McAllen (26). [?] with Messrs, Miller and Co.s delivery cart [?] Davidson…

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Wool for Road Making

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 27

An experiment was made at Garah (N.S.W.) in the use of the wood as a roadmaking material. The portion tried out first met with a long dry spell, and…

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ALBURY & DISTRICT Tourist Road To Weir Sought

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 16

In view of the fact that the road from Albury via the Hume Reservoir to Bethanga Bridge is used largely tourists, who when passing through…

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American Farmers on Strike Pickets Stop Train New York, Nov. 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 33

Violence occurred in many parts of Iowa to-night, when farmers who had gone on strike because the Roosevelt Administration had not guaranteed…

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Motors Easy Test for Front Wheel Alignment

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 28

It has often been emphasised that the correct toeing-in of the front wheels is an important factor in securing easy steering and obviating the…

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No Freight Concessions Unless Railways Are Used Exclusively

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 11

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan), in Sydney, emphasised that his recently acquired authority to refuse certain…

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Are the Railways to Be Saved?

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 10

THE Victorian railways appear to have been placed in a very serious position through the intensive competition of the motor lorries. This applies…

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Disputed Road Case. Question of Travelling Stock Requirements. Hearing by Hay Board

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 4

The Hay Land Board (Mr. F. J. Peake, chairman, and Mr. J. Johnston), on Wednesday, dealt with a reference by the Minister for Lands,…

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Railway Collision Trucks Forced Over "Dead End"

The Independent · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 4

A mishap occurred during shunting operations in Deniliquin railway yards about 7.30 on Sunday night, but fortunately it was not attended with Very…

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Fatal Accident Holbrook Girl Struck by Motor Car

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 2

When Edith Musgrave, 16 years of age, of Holbrook, was struck by a motor car early on Friday evening, she was killed almost instantly…

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Motors Driving in the "Rough"

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 28

Country car owners who from the time they first possessed a car have perforce had continual practice in driving on slippery, boggy and rough side…

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Motors V. Rails a Country Man's Vision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 10

WORLD progress in traction will compel Australia, and N.S.W. in particular, to face the greatest problem that could possibly be thrust upon a…

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N.s.w. Railways Summer Time Table

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 9

The summer time table will come into operation on Sunday next, November 19. The books are again printed in folder farm, one for the suburban…

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Local and General Motorists Fined

The Independent · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 2

Failure to return an expired certificate of registration and number plate cost Roy T. Hall 5/, with 8/ costs, in Deniliquin Police Court yesterday…

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