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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,935 stories in Murray's papers · page 64 of 97

Yarrawonga-Oaklands Railway Line Railway Commissioners to Take Over Will Existing Services Be Retained

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 4

It has been announced that the Victorian Railway Ccmmissioners have taken over the running if the Yarrawonga-Oaklands…

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Those Cotton Roads

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 28

It is said that the streets of London are paved with gold, but in the future they may be paved with cotton to deaden noise. Experimental strips or…

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Bridge at Tintaldra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 16

Tumbarumba Shire Council decided to recommend to the Main Roads Department the tender of H. G. Thompson, of Nathalia (Vic.) for the…

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Coreen Shire Roads and Bridges

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 5

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M. L. A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Department of Main Roads, Sydney.--…

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Maintenance of Roads in Victoria

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 38

For maintenance of main roads Bright council has been voted by the Country Roads Board £4500 for the . Bright road, £350 Harristville road, £300…

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Risks of the Road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 10

THE N.S.W. Road Safety Council is doing a commendable work with the assistance of the Country Press in trying to impress on drivers of motor…

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Road Safety Campaign Precautions at Railway Level Crossings Need for Care

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 29

From time to time accidents resulting in severe loss of life and injury are recorded at railway level crossings throughout N.S.W. and in other States…

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£10,000 for Road Improvement

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 28

The N.R.M.A. representative at Temora advises that about £10,000 is to be spent by the Narraburra Shire Council on improving road surfaces in…

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Fearful Air Disaster Plane Crashes Near Aerodrome Queensland's Worst Air Tragedy Five Persons Killed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 12

Five people were killed, two seriously injured and two received minor injuries, in one of the worst aviation tragedies in Queensland, when the North…

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Road Race M. Porritt’s Easy Win

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

M. Porritt (14m. 30s.) scored a runaway victory in the 20 miles road race conducted by Deniliquin Cycle Club on Wednesday. He finished easily…

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Car Leaves Mountain Road Occupants Thrilled But Uninjured

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 39

Mr. James Gay was driving Mr. H. Bunclo's service car from Tallangatta and descending Kelangi the steering rod became detached. The car left…

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Brutal Attack on Woman Outrage in N.s.w. Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 14

A woman was brutally beaten by an unknown man in a carriage, of the Mudgee mail early last Sunday morning as it approached Springwood. She…

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More Polling Places for Benambra: To Serve Road Camps

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

Two extra polling places to be appointed for the Licensing District of Benambra by the Governor at a meeting of the Victorian Executive…

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Latest Ford V8 in Road Try- Out Ruggedness and Grace

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 5

A high standard of mechanical workmanship and fine performance us expected from a car bearing the name of Henry Ford In ins V8 model fort 1938…

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Storm in Canada. Fatal Train Derailment. Killed in Landslide. Port Neuf (Quebec)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

A fireman and an engineer were killed when the C.P.R. night express was derailed as a result of a terrific storm in the Ame district. A…

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Remarkable Escape Truck and Train Collision Fines on Two Men Total £351 Failure to Pay, 504 Days in Gaol

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 14

A motor truck in which were Bert and Nella Poskitt, Betty Carey, and Arch Montgomery, collided with the football special The two defendants, J. A. Ross and G. R. Quirk, appearing on remand, were found guilty in the Tumbarumba Police Court by Mr. I. Beavers, P.M.,…

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Railway Transfers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 39

Mr. H. Fuller, railway clerk, has been transferred from Junee to Werris Creek; Mr. H. Gardener, booking-office clerk, from Junee to Goulburn;…

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Motoring £9,093,060 Petrol Tax

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 28

Petrol tax collected by the Federal Government during the year ended June 30 amounted to £9,093,060, according to official figures received by…

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More Railway Excursions at the End of September

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 47

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More Railway Excursions. At the End of September

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways that there will be a series of excursions at the end of September. This will give…

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