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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Ex-upper House Men Free Railway Transport. Equal to Length of Service. Sydney

The Independent · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 9

Under the provisions, of a bill introduced in the Legislative Assembly early this morning all former members of the Legislative Council will…

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Restoration of Wage Cuts. Railway Union Suggests Commonwealth Wide Strike. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 1

The New South Wales Railway Union officials intend to consult other State branches regarding a Commonwealth wide strike as a protest…

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Those Railway Gates

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 3

Word has been received from the Railway Commissioner in response to a deputation from the Progress Association that the officers at the Henty…

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German Motor Ships for Australia

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 33

It was announced in Sydney that the Norddeutscher Lloyd line has accepted the offer made by Burns, Philp, and Co. Ltd. for the two motorships,…

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N.s.w. Railways Strike Threat for Christmas Holidays

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 19

Action has been taken by militants in the Australian Railways Union to provoke a railway strike during the Christmas holidays as a protest against…

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Motor Spirits for Petrol Air Gas Equipment

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 27

Petrol air gas lamps, radiators stoves, irons, etc., are used very extensively throughout Australia—particularly in outback areas where electricity…

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Riverina Railways Improved Services to Be Inaugurated

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 44

Starting next Monday a fast day train will operate in each direction between Sydney and Wagga on week days. It will leave the Central…

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Motors Periodic Vibrations

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 28

One of the problems with which manufacturers have had to contend is periodic engines vibrations, which is manifested by a roughness of running…

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An Aerodrome Suggested (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 December 1934 · page 4

Sir,—As one who took his part in the safe landing and despatch of the Dutch air liner at Albury, and being present at Dean Square when the [?]utch…

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Hume Weir Road

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 December 1934 · page 4

It was decided at yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council, on the motion of Cr. G. A. Bell, seconded by Cr. [?] P. B[?]ll, to inform the Public…

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Motor Body Exports Australia to Singapore

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 December 1934 · page 3

It is surprising to notice the activity at Port Adelaide, where ships such as the “Niew Zeeland” are loading complete motor car bodies for…

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Killed by Train Man’s Body in Tunnel Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 December 1934 · page 1

The body of Angus Campbell; of Berala, was found last night in an underground tunnel between Wynyard and Town Hall stations. The remains…

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A New Role “Smithy” as Knight of the Road May Compete in Big Race Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 December 1934 · page 1

A suggestion has been made that Sir Charles Kingsford Smith should participate in the Cairo-Capetown road ralce, to be held towards the end…

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Wool in J[?]co Railway District

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 December 1934 · page 2

For the present season [?]6,718 bales of wool have been received in the Junee railway district…

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Both Legs Broken Family in Motor Accident Three in Wagga Hospital

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 December 1934 · page 1

With both legs fractured and suffering from, other injuries [?] Krause, [?] was admitted to Wagga District Hospital on Saturday…

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U.s.a. Motor Cycle Successes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 December 1934 · page 5

A cablegram has been received by Messrs. Bennett and Wood Ltd, Speedwell well Corner, Pitt and Bathurst streets Sydney representatives for the Birmingham…

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Plane Crashes at Deniliquin Aerodrome

The Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

One of the Aero Club 'planes which regularly visit Deniliquin aerodrome for the purpose of giving instructional flights crashed while landing…

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Railway Revenue Decline of [?]381. Improvement in Passenger Figures

The Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 4

Due to the decline in inwards goods traffic the monthly return compiled by the station master (Mr. Buckley) shows a decline in the revenue of…

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N.s.w. Motor Regulations

The Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 3

The police at Moama advise the receipt of new regulations governing visiting commercial motor vehicles in N.S.W. Hitherto such vehicles…

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Once Part of Harbor Site for Big Railway Station Will Cost £850,000 Wellington (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 3

Prince Henry to-day laid the foundation stone of Wellintgon’s new railway station which will cost £350,000 to construct. Until 1860 the site or…

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