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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

1,100 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 55

Motor Cycle Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 June 1936 · page 3

From July 1 to 11, M. O. Williams Pty. Ltd., of Mildura, will conduct a motor Cycle Show in the Royal Buildings. This well-known and reputable…

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Motor Notes

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 June 1936 · page 4

The latest method of testing various forms of road surface in England, is to run a driverless 12-ton motor lorry around a track at speeds up to 40…

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New Aeroplane a Splendid Machine

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 1

THE Miles-Merlin aeroplane which is to be used on the new Melbourne-Deniliquin-Hay air service was brought to Deniliquin on Saturday by Captain…

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Queensland Train Murder

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 2

The opinion that Herbert Kop[?]t was in a state of natural mental infirmity when he killed Harold Edwin Speering, a passenger on the Bundaberg…

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In the Steps of St. Paul The Train to Turkey

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 4

THE train shuddered and shook all night over flat country. I could not sleep. Looking out of the window in the small hours, I saw a wide…

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Railway Employee Killed Grazier Ordered to Pay Widow £ 1950

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 3

In the Adelaide Supreme Court, Mrs. Amy [?] Butler of [?] was awarded £1850 damages by Mr. Justice Richards in a claim against…

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Motor Accidents Van Skids and Overturns

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 1

A motor-van owned by Mr. Colin Hill, a picture-showman, overturned on the road two miles south of Mathoura yesterday morning…

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Modern Aeroplane Service Melbourne-Deniliquin-Hay Daily Miles-Merlin Creates Good Impression

The Independent · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 3

Having completed their local arrangements and well satisfied with the manner in which the new Miles Merlin 4-passenger aeroplane has been received at Deniliquin, Captain F. Roberts and Mr. E. V. Lawrence flew from Deniliquin to Hay this afternoon to finalise…

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Rain Affects Roads

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

Last year a few members of Deniliquin M.U.I.O.O.F. struck trouble with wet roads when visiting district lodges. On Wednesday night the P.D.G.M…

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Government Conflict Main Roads Board Bill

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 11

A special meeting of the Government's Parliamentary supporters was held to discuss the acute difference of opinion between several groups in…

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Turning Camel Tracks Into Tarmac Roads

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 15

In order to protect Egypt, roads are being made through the country as fast as possible. First-class roads are vital needs in war-tune, especially for…

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Road Accidents. The Toll of the Road. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 3

During the month of June the road incidents in New South Wales were responsible for 27 deaths, this figure being a reduction of twelve compared…

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Neon Road Lamps in Holland

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

Three hundred and eight-five lamps, using neon gas and sodium vapour to give out their light, will make headlights superfluous on…

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Road Transport (To the Editor)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

Sir, Recently in a footnote to a reply from the N. S. W. Minister for Transport you asked. “If I would now sit back quietly, and ignore the insistent…

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Victorian Country Railway Fares Reductions to Be Extended

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 28

Reductions in country railway fares, which have been-in operation for four months, will be extended for at least three more months, the Railways…

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Faster Trains to Junee Railway Department's Inquiry

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 28

The Railway department is inquiring into the matter of widening stations, strengthening permanent ways, and deviating round the…

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Motor Racing at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 5

Interest is being taken in the "Monster Midget" cars arriving in Albury to take part in the racing carnival at tho showground on Saturday…

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Motors Dangerous Jacking on Slopes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 28

A peculiar accident reported in the Press recently serves as a reminder that special precautions should be taken when jacking up the wheel of a…

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Dog Killed by Motor Car Gerogery West

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—I received my badge and I am very pleased with it. We have four calves to feed, and I have to help do the work. We milk six…

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Motorist Attacked. Gave Man a Lift Inmate of Mental Home

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. J. P. Christie school teacher, of Diggers Rest, was returning by himself from holidaying at Wangaratta oh Tuesday. when he picked up…

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