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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

1,361 stories in Murray's papers · page 40 of 69

Albury Police Court Travelled Without Railway Ticket

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 9

Charles Walter Middleton, who pleaded guilty to travelling on the N.S.W. railways between Wagga and Albury without having previously paid…

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Mr. Page's Motor Accident Clothes Ruined by Acid

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 38

The leader of the Country Party (Mr. Page) had rather a nerve-wracking experience when his car skidded an the road near Tyningham on Tuesday…

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Ethyl Motor Spirit

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 11

The last two months have seen a definite and permanent change take place in the motor fuels offered to the Australian motoring public. This is…

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Fearful Motor Accident. Three Men Killed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 1

One of the worst level crossing accidents in New South Wales, for some, years, resulted in the death of three, men, when a train crashed into a…

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By Judge’s Direction Railway Porter Acquitted “Fire at Station” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 1

At Quarter Sessions to-day, Austin Thurbon, 39, railway porter, was charged with having set fire to the office building on the Pennant [?]…

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Albury Motorist’s, Sensational Experience

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

Whilst proceeded in a single [?] car last evening to render assistance to Mr. Charles Waterstreet who was held up on the road near Tallangatta…

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Auction Bridge

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 3

Last week, it will be remembered. I discussed the opening bid in detail, and also the system of valuation of the declarer's hand. By a natural transition…

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Train Services Improved

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 1

Extensive improvements in the local train service, comme[?] on October, 1st, are announced by the Railways Commissioners. Departure and arrival…

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Non-Paying Railway Lines

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 1

Losses on non-paying railway lines in Victoria for the 12 months ending on February 28 amounted to £289,429 according to the annual report of…

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Railway Officers Bonus System Attacked Government Criticised NEWCASTLE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 1

Addressing the annual conference of the Railway and Tramway Officers’ Association to-day, the president (Mr. Winsor)…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms Competition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 4

The Junee and District Chamber of Commerce is to make representations to the Minister for Transport regarding the competition of the JUnee…

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Damages for Motorist

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 4

In the Goulburn District Court Alfred Ernest Petty was awarded £22 5/ for damages caused to his motor car when it collided with and killed…

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Better Farming Train Visits Huon

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 2

The Better Farming Train, now touring the principal North-Eastern districts of Victoria, proved a powerful magnet at Huon on Saturday,…

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Four Burnt to Death Aeroplane Crashes Had Rebelled Cobham’s Machine PORTSMOUTH, September 22

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 1

Returning from Portsmouth refuelling Sir Alan Cobham’s plane, “Youth of New Zealand,” piloted by Mr. C. H. Bembridge,…

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Collision with Tram Motor Cyclist Injured Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 2

Following a collision between a motor cycle he was riding and a tram at Hawthorn this afternoon. John Leamen, of Hunter road,…

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Woman Cut to Pieces Jumped in Front of Train Perth

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 1

As a train was pulling into West Perth railway station this morning Mrs. Nitaboo[?]a, a half caste, deliberately jumped in the front of the…

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Train Plunges 50 FEET Carriages Smashed to Matchwood Two Killed; Several Injured Calcutta, Sept. 22

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 5

Two Indians were killed and several others, including women, were injured when an engine and two carriages plunged 50 ft. through a…

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Better Farming Train at Chiltern

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 2

Members of the Bettor Farming Train were welcomed yesterday, morning at Chiltern by C.r. Marengo President of the Shire Council. He was…

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Car Falls Into Lagoon From Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 2

Mr. Edgar Passant of Wodonga, was driven his car on the new roadway across the Bonegilla flats on Friday night last when the car crashed…

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Windouran Shire Meeting of Councillors. Restrictions on Loads Carried on Roads and Bridges

The Independent · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 4

A meeting of the windouran Shire Council was held to Deniliquin on Friday morning, when there were present: Crs. C. J. Cameron…

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