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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

1,100 stories in Murray's papers · page 53 of 55

Motoring Notes News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Forced Labor

The Independent · Monday 30 November 1936 · page 1

More than 50,000 men are to be compelled to work at road making and road mending in the region of Stamboul until the middle of next…

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Dead Horse on Bridge

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 1

While a drover was crossing stock, over the Edward River bridge at Deniliquin early on Saturday morning his horse severely on the bridge and was…

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Mails 5 Hours Late Due to Train Breakdown

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 1

OWING to the breakdown of the engine of the 8.10 a.m. tram from Melbourne on Saturday, mail from Victoria did not arrive m Deniliquin until…

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Woman Killed Struck by Motor Lorry Was Returning From Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 3

While returning home with her husband after having attended the pictures at Tumut on Saturday evening last, Mrs. Laura Mary Packett,…

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Horse Injured Animal Dies on Bridge Traffic Interrupted

The Independent · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 3

While a drover was crossing stock over the Edward River bridge at Deniliquin early on Saturday morning his horse slipped on the bridge and was…

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Road Safety and Why Not Sudden Death?

The Independent · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 1

Every motor vehicle bureau in America can report instance when licences were obtained by any other means than the legal one. Some…

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Motoring Notes Battery Precautions Keeping Plates Covered

The Independent · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 1

Although the modem car battery requires little attention, there are certain precautions which the owner must not neglect if he wishes to…

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Federal Aid Roads Agreement

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 6
Also in The Corowa Free Press

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has received the following letter, dated 27th November and signed by the Hon. H. M. Hawkins, on behalf of the Premier;…

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Wireless Reception. Condensers Fitted to Motors

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 2

Interference with wireless reception in Ca[?]ovindra has caused listeners much annoyance lately, and following a petition by more than 50 listeners,…

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Campers and Road Safety

The Independent · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 4

With the summer season in full swing, holidays pending, and with a variety of week-end attractions for R.A.C.A. motorists, many will…

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Road Maintenance Moama Council's Request

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 1

A REQUEST by Moama Council to Conargo Council to contribute towards the cost of next year's maintenance on the trunk road was turned…

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Master Chevrolet in Road Test

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 4

JUDGED by the registration of new cars in the last two years, Chevrolet let is easily the most popular ear in Melbourne. There are two chassis…

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Railway Revenue Increase of £741

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 1

There was an increase of £741 in the Deniliquin railway station's revenue last month, compared with November, 1935…

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Motor Passenger Service New Development

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 1

We all know what large strides motor transport has taken in the past few years, but few of us realise the benefits the motor vehicle…

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Motor Accident on Hay Road Three People Injured

The Independent · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 2

Whilst driving to Zara Station on Tuesday evening a car, driven by Mr. Reg Miles, and containing as passengers Miss M. Hynes and Mr. P…

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Road Maintenance [?] Request by Moama Council

The Independent · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 4

Moama Council made a request to Conargo Council to contribute towards the cost of next year's mamtenance on the trank road, but the…

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Motor Service Communications a Development of Riverina and Murray Valley Jerilderie Now Linked with Important Murray Towns via Train to Strathmerton

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 3

With the inauguration of road passenger and parcels services between Albury and Mildura, a big step has been made for a binding…

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Railway Revenue Increase for November £741

The Independent · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 3

Mr. Morrow, stationmaster, has supplied us with, the following comparative returns of traffic and revenue at the local railway station, for…

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Australia's 150Th Anniversary Celebrations January 26 to April 25, 1937, Country Railway Cruises

The Independent · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 2

The Repressive phrase "railway cruises" has been adopted for special use in association with tourist trains to be put into activity during the…

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