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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,935 stories in Murray's papers · page 14 of 97

Aeroplane Disappears Preparing for Record Attempt. Australian in the Crew. London, February 24

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 1

The Vickers-Wellesley aeroplane, which it was proposed to use in the attempt to set up a long-distance record by a flight to Australia,…

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First Motor Cars District Pioneers

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

A statement published in the Swan Hill "Guardian" having reference to the first car driven in this district has brought to light a few…

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Sequel to Motor Collision Driver on Manslaughter Charge. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 6

David Ashley Wright 23, motor driver, was [?] for trial from [?] court today on a charge of [?] the death of…

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Australian Cup Order of Favoritism Pooley Bridge on Top MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 5

Following his good effort in the Brunswick Stakes at Flemington today, Pooley Bridge, who ran second in race last year, has advanced to…

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Good Cup Trial by Pooley Bridge Just Beaten in Stakes Apollo Impresses Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 5

The last race at Flemington to-day, the Brunswick Stakes, of a mile and a quarter, was contested by many Australian Cup candidates, and was…

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Salary Cut at General Motors Retrenchment Outcome. Detroit, February 26

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 3

General Motors Ltd. have announced pay cuts of 10 per cent to affect all those earning 10,000 dollars per annum or less, and…

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Road Worker’s Broken

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 4

Tom Pascoe, of Daysdale, was admitted to Corowa hospital by Albury District Ambulance yesterday with a broken right, leg. Pascoe was…

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Accident on Yarrawonga Road

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. Henning a driver at the Yarrawonga weir, accompanied by his [?] Mrs. Bidstrup, was returning from Corowa on Saturday evening last…

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Stranded Train Passengers Rescued by [?] Alice Springs

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

A specially chartered [?] Airways plane brought the 27 passengers who been stranded near Edwards’ C[?] for over a week, since…

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Child Cut to Pieces by Train Sydney Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 7

While crossing the [?] at Lo[?] station late this afternoon. Loarna[?] Wiggins, [?] was killed in[?] The child, police were…

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Still Holds Place Pooley Bridge and Cup Dolphin Moves Up Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 6

[?] holding his place [?] the Australian Cup. He has been [?] with Alax. Dolphin has a…

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"Under the Influence" Motorist to Appeal Against Conviction

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

At the Albury Police Court recently Andrew R. Paton was fined £ 10 for having driven a motor truck whilst under the influence of intoxicating…

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Driverless Car on Rail-way Line

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

There is an air of mystery surrounding a car which was struck by the Tocumwal-Berrigan train one day last week. The accident occurred at a…

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Crashed Motor Cyclist’s Serious Injuries Sydney

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 4

When his motor cycle crashed over an embankment at the Sports Ground to-day, Wally Lloyd, a speedway rider, suffered fractured ribs, probable…

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Items of News Albury Mail Train 73 Minutes Late

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

By way of a Change a N.S.W train arrived late at Albury yesterday. It was the Albury Mail and it reached its destination at 12.21 p.m.—73…

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Judge Seen in Unusual Role Pilots Tram at Depot Driver’s Compensation Claim Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 3

Judge Lamond, of the Workers’ Compensation Commission, was seen in a new and unusual role to-day, when he drove a tram around Port…

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Rand Railway League. Proposed Line to Oaklands Line

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 3

Following a deputation of members of the Rand Railway League to the Victorian Railways some time ago, Mr. F. A. Falkiner, hon. secretary of…

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Roads Still Take Toll Despite All Precautions Departmental Chief’s Comments Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

The Commissioner for Main Roads Mr. H. H. Newell), In his report for 1936-37, says that tho toll of the road [?] suite of nil the safety…

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Woman Badly Hurt Found Unconscious on Road Condition Is Serious

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

Shocking [?] were [?] by an aged married woman who was last evening found in an [?] condition on the…

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Fodder for Starving Stock. the Railway Department Explains Provisions for Rebates

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 3

At the January meeting of the Naerandera Pastures Protection Board it was decided to write to the Department of Railways with regard…

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