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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

1,361 stories in Murray's papers · page 47 of 69

Motor Accident Mr R.t. Scott Seriously Injured

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 4

Whilst travelling alone by car in Hay on Friday, of last week Mr. R. T. Scott, pastoral inspector for the National Mutual Life Assurance Company…

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Farmers and Settlers Requests of Railways Both Are Refused Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 1

Replying to a resolution carried at the recent conference of the Farmers and Settlers Association. the Secretary for Railways…

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Millions of Passengers N.S.W. Railways Carry Goulburn. "Wednesday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 1

In an address to the Rotary Club the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) said that this year it was probable that between 155 and 1.65…

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Tram Strike Melbourne is Faced Government Prepares MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 7

Steps arc being taken by the Government to organise the best possible transport service, so that as little inconvenience as…

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In Hume Shire Condition of Roads Engineer’s Report

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 3

Reporting to a meeting of the Hume Shire Council on Friday, the engineer (Mr. W. A. Welsh) stated that he conferred with B riding councillors on…

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Mixed Train Derailed Rain Causes Sails to Spread passengers Suffer Shock West Wyalong .Sunday

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 2

A mixer train was derailed yesterday afternoon near Garean due to the ratie spreading owing to the heavy rain Nine trucks, a passenger…

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Foot Severed by Tram Safety Zone Accident Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 1

Slipping from the running board of tram in Swanston street, to-day, Robert P. Allen, 40, Alexander street, East St. Kilda, had his foot cut off,,…

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Transport Hold-up Tram Employes’ Threat Government Prepares MELBOURNE, -Saturday

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 1

In the event of a tramway strike on Tuesday the Government is making arrangements through a committee, which it…

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Albury-road Murder

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

There was a new development in the culvert mystery on Thursday afternoon last, when detectives despatched the body of the unknown…

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Fined for Camping Under Bridge

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

Harold Ryan 19, James Leslie Mann, ,20, Kenneth Paul 20, Gordon Elliott, 23,. Ronald .Frederick Constable, 21. George Graham, 21, Robert…

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Big Air Race 20 Starters Likely Activity at Mildenhall Moilisons Expected to Compete Mildenhall Aerodrome, October 14

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

By 4.30 p.m., the time specified for the arrival of competitors In the Centenary air race to Melbourne 12 had landed on the,…

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A Blue Train For Duke in N.S.W. Arrive at Albury on Sunday SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

Gleaming with blue paint and new varnish, the Royal train is now being assembled Sydney railway yards, ready for the…

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Motorist's Ordeal

The Independent · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 4

A motor car, driven by Mr. R. T. Scott, pastoral inspector for the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Ltd., overturned while…

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Stopped Running. Melbourne Trams. Stop Work Meeting Adjourned Until To-morrow. MELBOURNE. Tuesday. 1 p.m

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

No trams ran in the city this morning and Melbourne suburban residents were obliged to walk long distances in order to reach their offices…

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The Railways

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

THE report of the Commissioner of Railways, for the year which ended on 30th June, 1934, has been issued. The result of the year's…

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Motor Transport Overturns

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

At about 10.30 on Sunday, evening a large motor transport belonging to Mr. V. Henshaw, and driven by Mr. Frank Smith, overturned at the…

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Tram Hold-up Men to Meet Melbourne Prepares MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

All metropolitan [?] services will be suspended to-morrow morning while employes, at the stop work meeting, called for…

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Melbourne Trams Not Running To-day Emergency Service Operates

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

THE “stop work” meeting of Melbourne tramwaymen was held to-day following the result, of the Tramway Board to…

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Road Map of Victoria

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 4

The most comprehensive road map of Victoria yet published has now been made available by the Vacuum Oil Company and all motorist who…

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Lining Up for Start Milden hall Activity Big Air Race Mullions Will Compete Milden Hall Aerodrome, October 15

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 3

Fortescue planes have now arrived at the starting point of the Centenary air race and seven others are expected within life…

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