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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 20 of 59

Call Up for Aerodrome Work

The Independent · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

Work is to commence at the Deniliquin Aerodrome in preparation for the Air School next Tuesday, and very many laborers…

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Death Free Easter on Country Roads

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

It is a sad commentary on our vaunted civilisation that whenever holidays occur they are marked by accidents, involving death, sorrow and…

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Why Mayor Did Not See Railway Commissioner Requests Deferred Because of War Conditions

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 20

The Mayor (Ald. D. G. Padman) this week explained why he did not see the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) when…

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Railway Transfers

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 18

Mr. W. Pearce, railway relief officer, has been transferred from Junee to Culcairn; Mr. A. Woodforl, porter, from Junee to Sydney; Mr. A. G…

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New Trucking Yards for Cullivel Railway Commissioner's Promise To Deputation

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 31

A deputation from the Urana branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, comprising Crs. J. M. Smith and H. Rockliff, and Messrs. R. G…

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Rail Chief Inspects Southern System Big Railway Works in Progress

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 6

SYDNEY.—The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) on his return from an inspection last week of the railway system in the southern…

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Beautification of Land Near Railway Station Commissioner to Place Another Proposal Before Mayor Ald, Padman's Comments On Matter

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 9

A further proposition is to be placed before the Mayor (Ald. D. G. Padman) in connection with the beautification scheme for railway land fronting Young-street, the Commissioner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) told a "Banner" representative…

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Corowa Request To Railway Commissioner

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 12

When the Railways Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) visited Corowa on his tour of the Southern districts, the Mayor (Ald Armour) referred to the…

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Railway Commissioners at Urana Request for New Trucking Yards

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 4

A deputation from the Urana branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, comprising Cr. J. Smith, Cr. H. Rockliff, Messrs, R. G. Anderson and…

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Wagga Road School SportS

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee for the annual Sacred Heart School sports, Wagga Road, careful arrangements were made for the second visit of the…

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Railwayman Killed Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 2

As he leaped from the platform of Maryborough railway station, James Edwan Ki[?]niburgh. aged 51, train examiner. was fatally injured by a pilot…

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Soldier Killat at Albury Early Morning Railway Accident

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 4

The mutilated body at arivate of the Australian army, found on the Albury railway line in the vicinity of the Bridge si. viadnct,…

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S.A. Railway Strike Settled Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 1

Following a meeting of the Council of the Australian Railways Union today, the Premier (Mr. Flayford) announced that the dispute between the…

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Beechworth Shire Council Meeting Bridge Inspector for Country Roads

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 3

The President (Cr. F. Lo Couture) presided at the last meeting of the Beechworth Shire Council. Others present were Crs. J. P. Harper. T…

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S.A. Railway Strike Called Off Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 2

The State council of the Australian Railway Union has called off the strike in view of the undertaking Riven by the Government that the…

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To the Editor Roads Near Brocklesby

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 6

Sir,—In your report-of the last meeting of Hume Shire Council, in reference to proposed work on road near Brocklesby, your report states that Cr…

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Army Motor Cycle Stolen

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 2

Last night an army motor cycle was stolen from Bonegilla camp, its number being 9004. The machine passed down the main street of Wodonga about…

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Record Train Travellers

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

The number of passengers at Albury station during the Easter holiday period is stated to be a record, and the-rush listed from Thursday of last week up…

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Success Flying School Preparation Aerodrome a Hive of Industry

The Independent · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

A visit to the Deniliquin Aerodrome yesterday morning revealed a veritable hive of industry. One hundred men were engaged…

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Troublesome Roads Walliston F. & S. Deputation to Murray Shire

The Independent · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 7

Mr Gamble, president, and Mr Holt, secretary, of the Walliston Farmers and Settlers' Association, waited as a deputation…

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