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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,093 stories in Murray's papers · page 71 of 105

Motor Cyclist Killed Crashes Into Post Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 August 1935 · page 3

Confused by the presence of a young woman on the roadway, in High street, Westgarth, on August 11, a motor cyclist lost control of his…

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Adelong Road. Tumbarumba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—This is my first letter, to the Page. I enjoy reading the letters very much. I go to the Unions Jack school. I am 11 years old. I…

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Australian Junior Road Race

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 35

The Australian Junior Road Championship over 25 miles was won on Saturday at Craigieburn, near Melbourne, by Jack Munday (Vic.), with…

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Wagga Road v LAVINGTON

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 6

To be played on Wagga Road ground on Sunday. Wagga Road team: A. Petts, Nightingale, R. Bohr, L. Bohr L. Molly B. and J…

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Albury Land Board Application to Close Road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 7

The local Land Board (Messrs. G. C. Butterfield (chairman), J. Brann and G. A. Bell) for the land district of Albury, held a meeting at the Albury…

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Harbor Bridge Tragedy. Man Crashes 150 Feet to Death

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 38

After many mouths of immunity from tragedy, Sydney Harbor bridge on Sunday claimed another victim. The body of a man was discovered at…

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“A Life Sacrificed” Max Killed by Train Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 1

“Here is a life sacrificed through lack of protection” remarked the Parramatta Coroner in returning a verdiet of accidental death after an…

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Road Transport for Wool High Rail Freights Blamed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 31

A consignment of wool which was brought in by the steamer Invincible was discharged at a landing nine miles from Echuca, on the New South Wales…

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Recipe Sent in Another Badge Wanted Lake Road, via Hillston

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—It is three months since I last sent a letter to the Page. We are having very cold weather here lately. We had heavy showers too,…

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V.c. Winner Carries Swag on the Road for Four Years

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 29

Carrying a swag, John Ryan, a private in the 55th Battalion, walked into an office at Mildura (Vic.) and asked for work. He had…

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Motors Remember Thermostatic Shutters

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 28

The thermostatically regulated radiator shutters which are now to be found on many models are very convenient devices since they help…

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Failed to Return Motor Certificate

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 7

Clive Burt, who pleaded guilty, was fined 2/6 for failing to return a motor ear registration certificate within the proscribed time after its expiration…

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Railway Record

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 4

The L.M.S. railway locomotive, "Princess Royal," which created a record run between Liverpool and London, broke further records on a run…

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Motor Notes How Many Miles to the Gallon

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 4

Everyone who runs a motor car is keen to get a good petrol consumption, and is delighted if he can improve it from 20 to 22 miles to the…

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Generous Treatment For N.S.W. Railwaymen Judge’s Comments Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 2

During the hearing of the boiler makers’ case in the Federal Arbitration Court to-day Judge Drake-Brockman stated that the N.S.W…

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New British Aerodrome Hong Kong, August [?]

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 8

The construction of a large British acrodrome at Fanllng will begin shortly. It is expected to become an important aerial link with…

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Well-known Pastoralist Killed Mr. H. F. Creswick Hit by Car Crossing Road After Cavalry School. Leading Sportsman

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 3

The town and district of Balranald received the news of Mr. Creswick's death with a great shock. He was well-known here and very highly…

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Motor Notes

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 1

The importance of the motor industry to the welfare of Australia is revealed in some interesting figures supplied by the Dunlop Perdrian…

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Tennis. Challenge Match Railway v South Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 8

In the Chamberlin B grade challenge cup competition, Railway (challengers) will meet South Albury. The teams are as follows:…

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Protest Again Centralising Railway Work

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 4

The Goulburn Chamber of Commerce decided to protest against “the centralising of railway works in Sydney and Newcastle at the expense…

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