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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

893 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 45

Overturned Car Delays Train

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

An overturned car at the S bend crossing on the Hume Highway be tween Glenrowan and Behalla, delayed the morning train from…

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Look-up Escapee Recaptured Found on Sydney-bound Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 19

The man who escaped from the Dunedoo lock-up after allegedly attacking Sergeant Kemp and striking him down with a bucket, was…

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Culcairn Shire Council Loan Moneys Obtained Roads of Access and Walla Walla Works

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

At the Culcairn Shire Council's meeting on Monday notification was received from three sources that the Council's application for loan money would be accepted, and the offer of the A.M.P. Society, at interest rates of 41 per cent over a term of 10 years was endorsed…

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Motors Spread of Diesel Transport

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

Inevitably, the Diesel or compression-ignition engine is coming into its own in the motor transport field, and lately, there have been many…

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The Story of the Railway Ticket

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 20

It seems peculiar to think that the railway ticket in use to-day on railways throughout the world owes its existence more or less to an accident…

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Battle with Strikers U.S.A. Motor Factories New York, February 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 39

Six men were injured in a battle between "sit-down" strikers and 120 policemen and deputy sheriffs at Waukegan (Illinois). Tear-gas bombs were…

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Panther Motor Cycles

The Independent · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

Messrs. Kewish and Davis are agents for the Panther motor cycle, and prospective buyers are asked to call at Kewish and Davis for…

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Motor Traffic Act. Local Summonses

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

In the Court of Petty Sessions, before the P.M., on Tuesday, a batch of summons cases under the Motor Traffic Act were heard…

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This Bird Had A Motor Trip

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

A pet galah at the Exchange Hotel, which has bit of a reputation for doing unusual things, including cleaning out spouting with beak and legs, added…

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Windomal Road

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 3

Ald. J. C. Lloyd, Mayor of Balranald has received the following communication from the Secretary of the Department of Main Roads, through Mr. J…

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Road Safety Well Informed Public Opinion Vital a Series of Articles on Road Safte[?] By S. A. Maddocks, Commissioner for Road Transport (1)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 1

The public may go through life in safety and happiness comparatively uniformed on a great variety of subjects, but under modern traffic…

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Railways and Roads “Both Can Prosper”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 3

Railways were built from loans to develop the country, said the managing director of General Motors-Holden’s (Mr L..J. Harnett) last night,…

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Bridge Over Murray River

The Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

Albury council decided at a meeting on Wednesday night to consult the Main Roads Board in regard to the desirability of erecting a new…

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Hit by Train; Walked Off

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

A girl cyclist: had a remarkable escape from serious injury yesterday, when her bicycle was struck by the 7 a.m. tram from Bendigo to Melbourne, at a level…

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Bridge of Trade "Nation Must Keep Structure Open" Views of an M.l.c

The Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

"The Privy Council decision prevents the Commonwealth operating any law with respect to interstated trade that can form a valid part of…

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The Motorist

The Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

In the modern car the motorist has placed in his hands an instrument that can be of immense benefit and enjoyment. He can move from…

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For Country Motorists

The Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 2

An additional area of about 5000 miles in the western portion of the State has been brought under N.R. M.A. service by the establishment…

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Deniliquin Motor Co. Occupy New [?]Mises

The Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

On Saturday the Derm[?]uin Motor Co. moved into premises at the corner of Napier and George streets (which were fully described in a…

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Motor Van Overturns

The Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 2

A motor van from [?] Wonthagg State Coal Mine, containing a party of shooters, overturned near Mathoura on Saturday afternoon,…

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Railway Excursions for Easter. to and From Sydney. Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales. Interstate

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

As will be seen by announcement in this issue, the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide residents of this…

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