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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,935 stories in Murray's papers · page 42 of 97

Pooley Bridge to Run at Caulfield Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 7

Pooley Bridge, favorite for the Grand National Hurdle race, will have his first big test for the season when he runs in the Toolambool…

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Wodonga Stock Route Cr. Jones Still Objects Wants Bridge Over Murray

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 2

Calling at the “Mail” office yesterday, Cr. C. Jones, referring to the decision of Wodonga Shire Council, of which he is a member, to continue…

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Hume Shire Council Speed Limit for Burrumbuttock Road Matters Discussed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the Hume Shire Council, held yesterday, was presided over by a full attendance of councillors. Following complaints of…

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Deep Causeway at Brocklesby Like a “See[?] Railway.”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 4

In connection with a request for a culvert over a drain at the end of the road leading to Mr. Eric Hall’s properly in the Brocklesby district, the…

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Road Accidents

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 4

"A bold peasantry, their country's pride, When once destroyed can never be supplied."…

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Re-Naming Old Sydney Road

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

A suggestion was made by Ald. S. M. Logan to the Municipal Council when it met last evening, that action be taken to change the name of the…

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Was Act Deliberate? Man Killed by Train. Conflicting Evidence at Inquest. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

Conflicting evidence as to whether or not Martin Smith, 52, of Stanmore, school master at Newington College, deliberately took…

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Motor Traffic Act

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 3

Two defendants were charged with breaches of the Motor Traffic Act, to wit, failing to return expired licences. Fined 5/- with 8/ costs…

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Wynyard Railway Station Healthiest for Employes Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

A survey of sickness rates taken by the Railway Department shows that Wynyard railway station is healthier than any of the 30 main…

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Fall on Railway Line Causes Concussion

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

Mr. Frank Moffat, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Moffat, Thurgooni street, Albury who is employed at the “Daily Advertiser” office, Wagga, was injured…

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Mulwala Stock Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 3

Mr Minns stated that "Mr Williams. Chief engineer at the Yarrawonga Weir. wished to know if Council would allow traffic across the stock…

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New Aerodrome Site. Report of Deputation to Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 4

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Hay Municipal Council on Tuesday, at which there were present: The Mayor (Ald. Gibson), and…

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Road of Glass

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 26

The most extraordinary road in the world is one of glass running between Roaring Mountain and Golden Gate, in the Yellowstone Park, United States…

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Road Race Postponed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 1

The road race which was to have been held by Deniliquin Cycle Club on Wednesday was postponed to next Wednesday on account of the rain…

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Stay Wires on Mathoura Road Councils Await Decision By Minister

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 1

It was agreed by Murray Shire Council on Tuesday not to take any further action for the removal of stay wires to electric light poles…

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Motoring Highway Speed in New York

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 30

The New York Legislature has passed a bill announcing that the careful and prudent day-time speed of all motor vehicles, except heavy trucks…

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Man's Death After Accident Shock for Motorist

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 9

A motorist was stopped by the police at Peat's Ferry (Sydney) this week and was told that the car ho was driving had knocked down and killed John…

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Boy's Shocking Death. Crushed by a Tram. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

James Dennison, aged 10 of Paddington, was shockingly injured when he was struck by a tram, opposite the Sports Ground. Every bone of…

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Motor Notes Accelerator Pedal

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 5

Sticking of the accelerator pedal in down or open throttle position is a dangerous and annoying happening. The usual causes are lack of…

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Oaklands Rand Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 5

Mr. C.B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., has been informed by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) in regard to the proposal jor an extension of the Victorian…

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