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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 59

Road to Rome and a Kindly Priest London, March 4

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

An officer of the Royal A[?] Force in a letter from Cyrenaica says that be and a party became storm-bound and sought shelter…

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The Skilful Driver (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

A skilful driver has been defined by the Road Safety Council as the driver who could take advantage of the speeds built into the cars of…

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Work in Railway Yards

The Independent · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 3

A gang of some thirty odd men commenced work in the Jerrilderie railway yard during last week. They will be there for from six weeks to…

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Car And Tract Collide At Wellington St. Bridge

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

A car driven by Mr. Marco Radach, and truck driven by Mr. Fred. Murphy, collided at the lagoon bridge in Wellington street at 6.30 on…

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R.A.A.F. RECRUITING Special Train at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

The R.A.A.F. Recruiting Train in charge of Flight Lieut. Priddle, arrived in Hay on Wednesday evening and will depart this evening with the…

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The Skilful Driver Time and Attention Called for in Modern Motoring Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 7

A skilful driver has been defined by the Road Safety Council as the driver who could take advantage of the speeds built into the cars of today, and made…

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Thrills at Flemington All Love, 6/1 On, Beaten By High Road MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 6

One of the greatest upsets at Flemington for a long period occurred in the Ascot Vale Stakes to-day when All Love, starting at 6/1 on, was defeated by High Road…

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Motor Cyclists Injured

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 20

COROWA.—Travelling by motor cycle from Corowa to Cobram, where they wore employed grape-picking, Bruce Rosser and C. Wallis, two…

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Railway Transfers

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 9

The following southern district railway transfers are announced:—J. Joyce, guard, Culcairn to Junee; A. W. Blanden, traffic inspector, Granville to…

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Motor Boat Racing, Aquaplaning, To Be Introduced At Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

For the first time in the history of Deniliquin motor boat racing and aquaplaning will be introduced at a special swimming carnival to be held on March 16. An effort will also be made to hold a canoe race…

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Hughes to Train Own Horses for Time Being Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 3

Mr. F. W. Hughes intends to train [?] own horses, pending the outcome of appeals in the Dashing Cavalier disqualifications. In stating this to-day, he added that…

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A Unique Record Hotel Owned by Family for 82 Years Bridge at Yackandandah

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 4

Nestling beneath the shade of some the finest of Yackandandah's famous English trees, the Bridge Hotel, Wyndham street, maintains a record…

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Sale of Motor Vehicles

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 4

Persons who have sold motor hides should take note that the certcale of registration should be han[?] to the Albury Motor Registry and [?]…

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Twenty Killed in Train Derailment Valpa[?]so, March [?]

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 6

[?] were killed and [?] [?] injured when a noth bound ex[?] derailed and [?] derailed and [?] mados…

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Motorist Fined £153 Cannot Drive for Seven" Teaks Cither Sydney. Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 3

At the Central Police Court to-day Reg[?]ld Thomas Christie. aged 3d moutaer. was [?]ed a total of £153 for breaches of the mother traffic regulations…

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Six Months' Gaol for Motor Salesman Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

F[?] Mayne Evans aged 45. motor salesman. of Richmond was sentenced by Judge Foster in Sessions to-day to six months' gaol. concurrent on each…

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Railways Coal Bill Down Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 4

Railway officials pointed out to-day that compared with 1921. the department was saving £240.000 a year on its coat bill. as a result of more efficient…

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War Benefits the Railway Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 6

The dislocation of coastal shipping by war is believed to have been the major factor in the m[?] of N.S.W. railway earnings during the second…

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Motor Boat Racing Promises to Be Event of the Year

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 1

Decided upon really as a novelty event by the Deniliquin Swimming Club the motor boat race to be conducted at the special carnival…

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Railways Chief to Visit Albury Opportunity for Deputations

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 5

Advice has been received by Mr. D. McLeod, stationmaster at Albury, that the Chief Commissioner (Mr. J. T. Hartigan) is to make a tour of…

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