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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

1,604 stories in Murray's papers · page 52 of 81

Lost His Temper. Bad Manners ACCIDENT.(Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 4

They waited in hospital, nervous, and greatly disturbed [?] conscience. wishing in vain that they could [?] all that had occurred within one…

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Man, Hanged at Railway Station, Found to Be an Englishman Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 3

The body of a man who was found hanged yesterday in the waiting room at Rockdale railway station was identified to-day as that of Henry Higgins,…

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Railway Excursion. for Spring School Vacation

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 1

State schools will close on Thursday, August 24. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single fare (minimum 7/6 first-class, 5/…

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The Motorists’ Corner. Official R.A.C.A. NOlTSS. Ware Corners!

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 4

A prophesy made by the R.A.C.A. recently has achieved early full[?] It was anticipated that legislation would shortly be introduced…

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Fatal Fall From Train Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 2

Fatal injuries were received by Gordon William Hart, aged 22, newsagent's assistant, of Ackland st., St. kilda, when he fell out of a moving electric…

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Lost his Temper Bad Manners Accident (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 3

They waited in hospital, nervous and greatly disturbed in conscience, wishing in vain that they could undo all that had occurred within…

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Fatal Road Accident. Car Crashes Tram. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

Kenneth Tucker, 24, and Arnold Garvey, 23, were billed, and Joyce Poulton, 18, was shockingly injured when a car crashed almost…

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Irrigation Area. Suggested Improved Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Hay Municipal Council, held on 24th ult., the Works Committee presented a very comprehensive scheme of road…

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Lost His Temper. Bad Manners Accident (Issued by Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

They waited in hospital, nervous and greatly disturbed in conscience, wishing in vain that they could undo all that had occurred within one short hour…

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Minister and Owners of Motor Vehicles Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 3

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) stated to-night that he approved of the owners of motor vehicles of an unusual width or loading…

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89 New Motor Vehicles Purchased Each Day in N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

Approximately £7,500,000 was spent by N.S.W. on new motor vehicles during the year ended June 30, declares a statement…

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Two Killed When Car Collides with Tram Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

Two men were killed Instantly, and a woman was seriously Injured, when a car in which they were travelling, skidded on the wet road…

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Wool Season. 800 Bales To The Railways

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

Wool loadings at Deniliquin railway station since the season opened in July total 800 bales. Among the stations loading are…

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The Bridge

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 5

I left off my bridge at midnight, Vowed I must stop at the hour. And politeness—ah, the pity! Bereft my speech of power…

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Mimic Raid on Aerodrome Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 4

A mimic raid on Richmond aero drome, supposedly from an aircraft carrier, threw that centre into a burst of activity to-day. Shortly…

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Warning to Road Contractors

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 1

We have received the following communication from the Secretary of the Wakool Shire Council which is of interest to road contractors:—…

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Minister Regrets Decision to Adopt New Roads Signs Code Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 6

A protest was made to-day by the Minister for External Affairs (Sir Henry Gullett) against the proposal of a conference of State road authorities…

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Wants Free Tram and Bus Travel for Children Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 3

All school children travelling on trams and buses to and from schools should be placed on the same footing by being allowed to travel free, said…

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Nine Are Killed in Railway Accidents 24 Persons Injured Britain's Black Week-end Express Dashes Into Workmen Holiday Train Derailed LONDON, August 5

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 6

Railway accidents in Britain at the week-end caused nine deaths. Five men were killed and four were injured to-day when an express…

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Engaged Couple Among Dead Tragic Road Smash Car Hits Motor Track Two Girls and Man Killed; Six Injured, Four Critically MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 6

Three persons were killed and six were injured, four of them critically, in a tragic road smash on Prince's Highway, near Terang, last…

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