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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

1,313 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 66

Mr. Mair Criticised Motorists and Bosh Fires HIS SUGGESTlONS Derided Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 6

“We have had the [?] experience of hearing the Premier. Mr. Mair—a man with country interests— urging motorists is carry…

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“Regulation Strike” N.S.W. Railwaymen Begin Sequel to Broken Hill Line Dispute Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 2

Railway services throughout N.S.W. may become affected as the result of the dispute on the Broken Hill line, where 35 men are on…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 3

John Herbert Clarke, aged 24, of Upper Beaconsfield, was killed instantly when the motor cycle he was riding collided head-on with a motor truck…

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Criticism Of Municipal Roads

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 1

SIR,—The views and sentiments expressed by Major George Landale his letter in Friday’s issue of the “Pastoral Times” must appeal and…

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The Hay Aerodrome Letter from Civil Aviation Department

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council a letter was read from the Civil Aviation Department to the following effect:…

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Youth Found On Road

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

It was reported recently that a youth had been discovered in an unconscious condition on the Deniliquin Moama road. It has been definitely established…

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Road Toll in Country

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

Analysis of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent of the fatal accidents are…

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Road From Culcairn to Walla

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Mair) who has been in communication with the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) relative to construction work on…

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Road Deaths in Country 65 Per Cent. of State Fatalities

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

Annlysia of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent, of the fatal accidents…

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Department of Main Roads an Asset to the State Origin and Achievements Present Minister’s Part

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

“Without good roads, Industry can scarcely proceed, and agriculture barely exist” Thus wrote Mr. M. F. Bruxner, the Minister…

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Work at Albury Railway Station Progressing

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

The rapid progress made with the works at the Albury railway station is a tribute to the efficiency of the men on the job. For the new siding on…

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An Economist’s Survey Australian Motor Industry Astonishing Facts Revealed

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

From time to time, statistics stressing the national importance, from An economic and employment standpoint, of Australia’s…

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Work on High Tower at Railway Station

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

Two or three workmen had a wonderful view of Albury when they were able spare a moment to glance over the buildings and uniformly planted…

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Japanese Bomb Railway; Threat to France SHANGHAI, February 4

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 1

According to despatches, 27 Japanese bombers participated in a further raid on the Hanoi-Kunming railway on Saturday, which stopped…

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Double Road Fatality at Kilmore Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 1

At the inquest to-day on Ethel May Evans, aged 58. of East Malvern, and Charles George Sullivan, aged 07, of South Crescent, Westgarth, who were…

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10 Killed When Train Hits Bus Berlin, Feb. 6

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 6

Ten persons were killed when goods train crashed into a bus at a level crossing at Muenster…

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Railway Worker Fatally Injured Cowra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 6

Run over by a truck during shunting operations, Frederick Moore, aged 30, railway worker, died in hospital today. His injuries included a severed…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 3

George Percival Hannan, driver, and Harold Thomas Carson, pillion passenger, were on their way to Frankston on January 17, at 12.30…

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Fire at Aerodrome; 8 Planes Destroyed London, Feb. 7

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 8

Eight aeroplanes and five aeroplane engines were destroyed as a result of a fire in a civil aerodrome at Reomford, Essex…

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Road Work in Wodonga Shire Approved

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

A meeting of Wodonga Shire Council was held yesterday. It was presided over by the president (Cr. R. Richardson). Others present were:…

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