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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,935 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 97

National Bridge Need for Repairs

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

Reference to the unsatisfactory state of the decking of the Edward River bridge at Deniliquin was made at the meeting of the Progress Association on…

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Camping Area Site Near Bridge Suggested

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 1

In the opinion of the Progress Association, the most suitable site for a tourists’ camping area is at North Deniliquin on the level…

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Police Courtesy Squad New N.S.W. MOVE To Make Roads Safer. SYDNEY

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 3

The Police Courtesy Squad officially commenced duty today, when they set out on foot and on motorcycles watching for breaches of the…

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Hay Irrigation Area. Question of Road Control. Dispocal of Old Racecourse

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

At last night's Municipal Council meeting a letter was read from the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission in regard to the…

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Theft From Motor Car Wagga Lady the Victim. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

The Darlinghurst police are investigating a report of the theft of jewellery and clothing valued at £1600, stolen from a motor car in Tusculum…

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Railway Excursions. For Autumn School Vacation. "Anywhere to Anywhere" Series Extended

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways advises that the "Anywhere to Anywhere" series of excursions, which has been in operation since before Christmas…

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Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation "Anywhere to Anywhere" Series Extended

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways advises that the "Anywhere to Anywhere" series of excursions which has been in operation since before, Christmas,…

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Smash During Fog Motor Cyclist Badly Hurt Geelong

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 3

Critical injuries were suffered by Kevin McMahon, 19, of Pakington St., [?]well to-day when a motor cycle he was riding crashed into a post on…

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City Railway Estimate Increased by £2 Million Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 8

A hold-up in the construction work on the city railway, which has made Circular Quay one of the must unsightly portions of the city for many…

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Victoria’s Income More Revenue From Railways Aggregate Collections Exceed Last Year’s MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

Railway revenue last month, at £889,353, was £62,869 in excess of the income of that department in April, 1937, according to a return…

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Items of News Railways Red Cross Team

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

Each year, Railway ambulance competitions are conducted for members of the station staffs is the N.S.W. railways. This year the Albury…

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N.S.W. Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

The secretary for N.S.W. Railways advises that the “anywhere to anywhere” series of excursions, which has been in operation since before…

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Cold-blooded Murder, Crown Declares Three Youths Stand Trial Railway Night Officer’s Death Victim Was Writing Letter When he Was Shot SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 1

Charged with the murder of Cyril Clive Maher, night officer at Farley railway station, on the night of March 8, Thomas Gibson, 19; William Date, 17, and Kemmell Colman, 18, faced their trial in the East Maitland Court to-day…

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Sequel to Child’s Death Motorist Fined £2 Dangerous Driving Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 7

Arising out of the death of William David Halliday, 7, of Vine street Moonee Ponds, who was struck and fatally injured by a ear in Ormond…

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Items of News Clearing Trees in Vicinity of Aerodrome

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

Touching upon the aerodrome in a report to the Albury Council last evening, the Engineer (Mr. J. R. Sarva[?]s) recommended that…

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Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways advises that the "Anywhere to Anywhere" series of excursions, which has been in operation since before…

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Of Interest to Motorists Tyre Inflation Responsibilty of Pedestrians

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 4

Recent research has revealed that when a motor car or truck is driven with its tyres under-inflated by 10 per cent, the tyre wear increases…

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New Albury-Canberra Motor Passenger Service

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

On the Inaugural trip to-day of the new Albury-Canberra motor passenger service, which is being sponsored by the Murray Valley Passenger Service,…

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Railway Place Improvement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

Ald. T. Oldfield reported to Albury Council last evening upon an interview he bad with the N.S.W. Railway authorities regarding improving the…

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Shot Did Not Stop Motorist Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 4

A ear resembling one reported to have been stolen from Liverpool flashed through Bodalla, South Coast, this afternoon and a constable…

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