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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

893 stories in Murray's papers · page 41 of 45

Heavy Motor Taxation £22. a Head on All Users

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 16

According to figures compiled by the National Roads and Motorists' Association, owners of motor vehicles of all descriptions registered in…

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Motors Front Wheel Brake Overhaul

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 28

After the car has been, in service for some considerable time without attention being given to the brakes, it may be noticed that even when, they…

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Fourteen Injured. Motor Vehicles Collide Near Leeton

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 1

After proceeding four miles along the main Griffith road from Leeton, a truck, driven by Mr. Brian Hopley, of Fivebough, came into a head-on…

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Three Youths Fined Illegally Using Motor Truck

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 1

At the Rutherglen Court on Wednesday of last week three youths were charged with illegally using a motor truck the property of Charles…

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Unknown Man [?]Ound on Railway Line Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 5

The [?] body of an unknown men aged about 21 was found this morning on the railway line near the overhead bridge about 50 yards…

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Outstanding Features of N.R,M.A. Service to Motorists, for £1/1/ p.a

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

THE National Roads and Motorists’ Association offers to car owners a list of practical advantages and special services that is equalled by any…

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Tree Planting on Echuca Road

The Independent · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 1

The Progress Association has no yet decided what kind of trees to plant in a proposed avenue to and along Echuca road…

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Special Train to Take Stock From Dry Area

The Independent · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 3

A special train on Wednesday took stock from [?]ld line to the Gudg[?]wa district because of the dry conditions in Bairanald area…

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Railway Excursions. Christmas and New Year

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 3

An announcement in this Issue shows the very extensive series at railway excursions designed for [?] convenience of people travelling to…

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Motorists' Escape Vehicle Overturns at Maude

The Independent · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 4

Mr. Don Day, of Maude, had a miraculous escape from serious injury on Sunday when driving from Hay in a Ford V8 utility…

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Intoxicated Motor Drivers Medical View of Tests Difficult Problem

The Independent · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 3

The difficulties confronting magistrates in cases where motor vehicle drivers are charged with driving whilst intoxicated are discussed in…

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Railway Excursions

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 4

An announcement in this issue shows, the very extensive series of railway excursions designed for the convenience of people travelling to…

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Drought Conditions Over Pastoral Areas Railway Busy Transferring Stock

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 29

According to reports received by the Australian Woolgrowers' Council, dry to drought conditions continue to prevail over the immense pastoral, areas…

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Motors Elixirs of Battery Life

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 28

Every now and then some substance for introduction into the cells of the ordinary lead plate storage battery is put forward with astonishing claims as…

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Two Killed on Motor Cycle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 12

Two on a motor cycle were killed in a terrific head-on collision with a motor car on the Northern Pacific Highway, Turramurra. Ronald Adams…

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Railway Excursions. Christmas and New Year. 150th Anniversary Celebrations

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1
Also in The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register

All announcement in this issue shows the very extensive series of railway excursions designed for the convenience of people travelling to…

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Railway Excursions Christmas and New Year 150th Anniversary Celebrations

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 6

An announcement in this issue shows the very extensive series of railway excursions designed for the convenience of people travelling to…

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Railway Excursions All Over the State

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 3

The Secretary for N.S.W. Railways sends a reminder regarding the many opportunities for travel at excursion fares in connection with the summer…

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Special Train From Melbourne Return Fare 25/-

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 4 December 1937 · page 3

The Club is also making a very bold move in having a special train run from Melbourne for the convenience of competitors and patrons…

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