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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

1,100 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 55

Transport War Why Rates Are Cut. Victorian Railways Commissioners Reply to Riverina Halier's Statement. Methods of Operators Criticised

The Independent · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 3

Replying to the statement by a Riverina haulier published in the "Age," of May SO, the Railway Commissioners said it was "absurd to…

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Rand-corowa Road Three Conflicting Routes Departmental Officer to Visit

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 2

The matter of the proposed developmental road from Rand to Corowa again came up at the Coreen Shire Council meeting yesterday…

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Cause of Rail Deficits Road User’s Reply to Mr. Clapp

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 3

The statement, made by the chairman of the Victorian Railway Commissioners with regard to the railway deficit and the effect of road competition,…

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Original Correspondence. Motor Accidents. The Editor, "Riverine Grazier."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 4

Sir,—With motor accidents so prevalent, the leading article in the "Riverine Grazier" of Friday last, must have provided food for thought…

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Motor Mishap

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 2

On Thursday last, whilst travelling along the Hopefield-Corowa road in a motor car, Mrs. E. L. Simpson and her daughter Dorothy had a narrow…

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Fall From Motor Cycle

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 2

Mr. Ray Hudson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hudson, "St. Bernard's." Corowa, met with an accident on Sunday morning last, when he had a…

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Motor Show Display of Bedford Trucks

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 1

The display of 1936 model Bedford trucks was in Corowa on Friday last and was most interesting. Some eight vehicles were in the…

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Truck Hits Rail Motor Passengers’ Miraculous Escapes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 1

Four occupants of a motor truck had Miraculous escapes from serious injury on Saturday when the truck collided with the rail…

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Upkeep of Roads State Finances Strained

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 1

The Acting Premier. (Mr. Bruxner) told a deputation from the Macleay Shire that the Government had a great burden in…

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Railway Revenue Increase of £175 in May

The Independent · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 3

Due to increased truckings of live stock, revenue earned by Deniliquin railway station during May showed an increase of £175…

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Electric Motor Stru[?] Lightning

The Independent · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 2

Owing to the electric motor [?] drives the pumping apparatus [?]…

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Train Delayed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 2

Just as the train pulled out of the Corown station on Wednesday it was discovered that a mall bag had been forgotten and there was a delay of…

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Albur Road Cycle Race

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 35

One of the highlight of Sunday's 23 miles road race, conducted by the Albury Amateur Cycling Club, was tho brilliant riding of E. Towrisend, who…

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Two Millions for Roads Dunstan Ministry's Programme

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 19

It is estimated by the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Goudie) that during the current financial year £2,186,000 will be expended in…

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Rand-corowa Road Three Contacting Routes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 16

The matter of the proposed developmental road from Band to Corowa again came up at the Coreon Shire Council meeting, when, in addition to a…

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News by Cable Train Fatality Near Vesuvius. Jim Ferrier Again Successful. Rome, June 10

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 5

A crowded workmen's train was passing over the new railway opened only two days ago at the foot of Vesuvius, when the last coach became…

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Motors Improved Braking Systems

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 28

To judge from the 1936 models, the hydraulic braking system has won still more favor among motor manufacturers, including truck builders…

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Motor Traffic Breaches

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 3

Arthur Tracy, Howlong road, Albury, was fined 5/for failing to return a motor number plate within the prescribed time. John B. Thomson…

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Motor Import Quota 58,154 Prom North America

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 47

Australia's imports of motor car chassis from North America in future will be limited to 58,154 a year. Canada will be allowed to supply…

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Railway Losses Reductions Last

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 18

Losses on Australian Government railways were less last financial year than in any year since 1924-25, and amounted to less than half the losses…

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