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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

1,313 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 66

Wodonga Motorist in Collision at Barnawartha

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 4

Two oars were involved in a collision of the intersection of Havelock st. and Hume Highway at Barnawartha yesterday morning. The drivers were Dr…

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Damage to Shire Roads

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

The Windouran Shire Council has decided to issue warnings to the owners and drivers of motor vehicles that legal action will be…

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Road Accidents Again Serious

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

At midnight on Tuesday of last week the Road Safety Council had been advised of 37 deaths in road accidents during May. More than…

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Aged Man Killed by Train Perth

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 5

Struck by a train near West Midland Junction to-day.Thomas Joseph Barry, aged 72, was killed instantly. The [?] were told that Barry was in the…

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The Motorists Corner New Fuels

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

The experience of readers who have been good enough to pass on their impressions of the new petrol grades, confirms my recent…

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Call to Motorists Voluntary Petrol Conservation Plan Australia-wide Campaign

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 3

As a direct result of the present conflict in which the Empire is engaged, a clarion call has gone forth for the marshalling of the whole…

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Several Motorists fined

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

George Patrick Lawrence Kernaghan, Alan Roby and Frederick Stevens pleaded guilty at Albury Court of Petty Session yesterday to charges of…

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Henty Visits Albury Motor Train Running

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

Henty visits Albury on Sunday, and a good game is promised. With Rooney and Gowers out of the team Henty will not be quite up to full…

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Guard on Corowa Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Since Italy's declaration, guards have been placed on the bridge over the Murray river between Corowa and Wahgunyah, and also at the wirelees…

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Train Services Fully Restored Early Departures and Arrivals Next Week

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 1

Trains on the Deniliquin-Echuca line are to be fully restored as from Monday next, it was announced to-day…

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Accidents That Affect Soldiers (Issed by the Road Safety Council of New south Wales)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

Appeal is made to all road users to exercise courtesy during this month, in other words the Road safety Council asks that all…

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Safe Travel Policy of the Railways Commissioner's Fine Work

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

Among the many activities of the State's greatest public utility—the railways—is the "Safety First" Movement which plays its part in makingof employment, but also in their home…

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"Safety First" Adopted by N.s.w. Railways

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

Among the many activities of the State's greatest public utility--the Railway--is the "safety First" Movement which plays its…

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Railway Club Tournament

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 7

The Railway Tennis Club will hold a mixed doubles American tournament on June 16-17. in aid of the Red Cross. Entry is 1/6. Players may…

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A.I.F Men Elude Guard on Train SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 10

While under escort being returned to camp to face a military trial, four members of the A.I.F. jumped from a moving train at Strathfield to-day and…

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Albury Motor Races Monday’s Fixture on Wirlinga. Circuit Noted Drivers Will Compete

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 10

Albury will know again the thrill of motor racing on Monday when the Riverina Sporting Car Club will conduct its annual meeting at the Wirlinga…

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Warning to Motorists

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

Riverina Sporting Car Club’s big fixture at the Wirlinga Circuit on Monday is expected to attract a large number of motoring visitors. A…

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Week-end Trials for To-day’s Motor Racing

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

Twice at the week-end Wirlinga circuit was closed to enable competitors in today’s motor races to complete exhaustive trials. High-powered low slung racers hurtled around the track, reaching in the region of 100 m.p.h. at times…

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Ambulance Facilities at Motor Races

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

The superintendent of the Albury Ambulance Service (Mr. L. G. Davison) pointed out last evening that ample provision had been made for patrons…

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Motor Races To-day 26 Cars And 18 Motor Cycles Will Compete in Three Events

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

Indications at a gathering of competitors last evening were that the Albury motor races on the Wirlinga circuit to-day would be…

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