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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

1,361 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 69

Motorists and Drink Graziers Want Heavier Penalty Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 3

Replying to a suggestion from the Graziers’ Association that heavier penalties be Imposed on persons for driving motor vehicles while under…

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Railway Patronage Passengers and Freight Interesting Figures Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 3

Figures released by the Railway Department to-day disclose that during the eleven months ended May 31, 129,788,189 passenger journeys…

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Rail Engineers of the Future Department to Train Them New System Adopted Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 1

A new system of training a selected number of youths in engineering is being put into operation by the Railway Commissioner. Six youths…

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New Motor Service Jerilderie to Narandera

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 2

A car service that should prove a convenient one to residents of this district commences from Jerilderie on Tuesday next, 24th inst.,…

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1934 Motor Show Visits Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 3

With a value totalling many thousands of pounds, the 1934 Motor Show of General Motors prducts made its appearance here…

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Railways Defrauded Allegations of Counsel Clerk Commits [?] PERTH

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 2

That forged signatures to railway pay cheques had resulted in the department being defrauded of over £3000, was the allegation mads to the…

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British Motor Industry Record Number of Cars in 1933 a Bright Report London, July 18

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 4

According to a report which has just been issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers, the, record number of 220,775 cars was produced…

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Border Transport Motorists’ Position Action by Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 2

Some months ago Albury Council required of public vehicle owners residing in Wodonga, and plying within in the Albury municipality, a N.S.W…

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Transport of Stock Lambs by Road Motor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

The Hay Motor and Engineering Pty. Ltd. have introduced an improved means of transporting stock to market by motor Vehicle (states the “Grazier”)…

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Motoring Turning Signals Ignored News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Independent · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 4

"I view with the greatest alarm several reports received by my Association of turning signals having been ignored by motorists," said Mr…

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Railway Employees and Wages Tax

The Independent · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 1

An Albury message states that the [?] of the railway workers on the Victorian border railways who, although paid by the Victorian…

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Railway Employees in Border Districts Unemployment Relief Tax

The Independent · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly last week, Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A., for Murray asked: "Is the Assistant Treasurer aware that certain men…

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Mathoura News Chapter of Accidents Men Thrown From Motor Cycle. Mathoura

The Independent · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

While Messrs. W. Jennison and J. Small were returning to Mathoura from Melbourne on a motor bicycle on Wednesday they collided with a…

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Held Up on Tram. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

While a tram was travelling thraugh Caulfield, Victoria, last night a man stepped on to the footboard, drew a revolver, and shouted to a young…

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Motor Show on Tour in Corowa Next Week

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 5

The recent Melbourne motor Show was a huge success being visited by many thousands of people However, many country folk were…

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Increase in Country Railway Revenue

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

Figures released by the Railway Department disclose that during the 11 months ended May 31, 128,788 183 passenger journeys were made, an…

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Dubbo to Bourke Use of Motor Trains Likely Speedier Than Steam Service Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 6

Motor trains [?] likely to replace the steam passenger service between Dubbo and Bourke. At present steam trains are restricted to a speed…

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Motor Number Pla[?]

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 6

Owners of motor vehicles should not overlook the [?] regulations covering the matter of number plates for front and rear use. In the case…

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Auction Bridge

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 3

This week I want to open the subject of Informatory Doubles those calls which have caused more heart burning, abuse, and…

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Balranald Police Court Wednesday, 18th JULY, 1934 (Before Mr. Ivor Bearers, P.M.) Motor Cases

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 3

Vincent Murphy was summoned for driving a motor vehicle without a licence. Mr. McHugh appeared for the defendant who pleaded guilty. A fine of…

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