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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,093 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 105

Truck Crashes Into Train Man Killed Outright Another Critically Hurt Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

When a motor truck containing three men crashed into a coal train on a level crossing near Wonthaggi this evening J. Re[?]dy, 25, of…

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Killed by Tram. Returned Soldier Victim

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

John Derek James (39 a returned soldier, was run over and killed, by a tramcar in Oxford Street, Woollahra. Both legs were severed and his…

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Collision at Condobolin. Two Motor Cyclists Killed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

In a collision between two motor cycles, near Condobolin, Spencer Ewers (23), and William Ellis (33), were killed. A companion, Richard…

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Wahgunyah-springhurst Railway No Alterations to Be Made

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 3

Since reporting in our last issue that the passenger, train service to Wahgunyah would be discontinued as from yesterday, further enquiries have…

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N.S.W. Railways Revenue Improvement Still in Evidence Figures for 8 Months Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 1

Evidence that the steady monthly increase in railway revenue is being maintained is disclosed in the statement of passenger and goods traffic…

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Motorist Succumbs Was Injured in Accident Bega

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 1

Thomas Donnelly, 22, of Sydney, died in hospital yesterday from an injured skull as the result of a motor accident while he and his companion,…

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Man’s Awful Death Falls Under Tram Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

F[?] out of a [?] tram [?] Oxford street, to-night [?] James, 39, of Bond[?] rolled under the wheels of a tram proceeding in the…

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Failed to Return Motor Registration Certificate

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

At the Albury Court of Petty Sessions yesterday Arthur W. Kaine, of Tallangatta, was fined 12/ and 8/ costs for failing to return certificate…

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Fatal Plunge From Bridge Man Found in Gully. Auckland (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 2

In the sight of several [?] Simon Hazelton 42. single [?] from the [?] of Grafton bridge this morning into the gully below and…

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A Digger’s Wanderings Completely Lost His Memory Found at Railway Station Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 6

George Payne, 45, who had been missing since yesterday afternoon, was found to-day in a train at Belmore-station. He could riot give the…

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RAILWAYMAN [?] MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 4

Struck by an engine whilst he greasing the points at North bourns railway station to-day [?] Ryan, greaser sustained [?]…

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Road-baking Plant Demonstration Wanted in Deniliquin District

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 3

The engineer (Mr. Fitznead) stated at a meeting of Conargo Shire Council recently that he would interview the Main Roads…

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Train Smash Engines Meet Head-on Extensive Damage Done Accident Near Kempsey KEMPSEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

A first [?] train bound from Murwillumbah to Sydney crashed head-on into a stationary north-bound goods train a…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 3

A very comprehensive series of excursion trains is announced by the Department of Railways for the benefit of those who will travel…

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To Ensure Railwaymen’s Efficiency

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

The locomotive instruction car, which has been in the Albury railway yards since Monday, will go on to Culcairn to-day. This car, which…

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Victorian Railways Mr. Clapp’s Tour Abroad Report Submitted Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 5

In his report on his recent tour abroad Mr. H. Clapp, Chief Railway Commissioner, expresses the opinion that stream-lined trains are not…

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Tennis Railway Club Tourney Handicaps

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 4

Handicaps for the Railway Tennis Club’s annual mixed doubles tournament commencing on Sunday, are as follows (the draw for Sunday’s play…

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Fall From Railway Bridge School Teacher Injured at Yarrawonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 33

Mr. Howard Muntz, school teacher at the higher elementary school, Yarrawonga, was severely injured when he fell from the new railway bridge…

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Aerodrome at 10,500 FT. Plan for Carrying Pilgrims Proposal in Hand Calcutta, March 28

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 3

Construction of an aerodrome at a height o£ 10,500 feet above sea level, one of the highest in the world, is planned by an Indian, airways…

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Accident on Bridge at Yarrawonga Schoolmaster Falls 40 Feet to Ground

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 4

Mr. H. Muntz, a school teacher at the Higher Elementary School at Yarrawonga, while crossing the new railway bridge that spans the Murray…

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