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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 59

Improved Southern Train Service

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

Whilst a convenient daylight [?] train service is provident [?] the present Sydney-Wagga [?] Express, which stops at all [?]…

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Jumped From Train Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

After climbing through the window of a train as it was moving slowly near Douglas Park this afternoon, a 13 1/2 year-old boy jumped to the ground,…

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To the Editor Roads Near Brocklesby

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. Ross in his letter published in a re[?]t issue of the "Mail", brings forward no new matter bearing on the Brocklesby mail route road,…

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Rise for Railway Men Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 7

All railwayman in adult grades will receive 3 a week wage increase under on award made by Judge Drake Brockman in the Federal Arbitration Court…

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Road Damaged By Tractor Spikes

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

In the Temora police court, before Mr. Grugen, P.M., the Narraburra Shire Council proceeded against Leslie Derrick, farmer, of Springdale, under…

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Corowa-culcain Railway Rail Motor and Goods Service

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

In last issue we published particulars of the new time-table with respect to the rail motor service on the above line. Since then the time-table…

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Police Court Carrier Fined for Competing with Railways

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

C. H. Way, carrier, was charged with having competed with the New South Wales railways for a distance exceeding 60 miles. Mr. W. M. Strong…

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This Is How the Railways Help Meat For Internees, But Not Timber For Air School

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

Typical of monopolistic transport is this little story which reached the “Pastoral Times” during the week. AN urgent frequent was made to the railways to stretch a point—and…

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Daylight Train to Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 4

The daylight train service between Sydney and Albury will begin on Monday. The train will leave Albury at 8.42 a.m., reaching Sydney at 7.20 p.m…

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Man Killed by Train Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 6

Falling between a moving train [?] the platform at Strathfield to-day [?] stone Wallace Brown, aged [?] of M[?]garet st., Fetersham, was killed…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 4

Stanley Peek aged 18 or Canterbury died in Penrith hospital to-day two hours after he had been thrown from a side car attached to a motor…

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Wanted to Miss a Dog Motor Cyclist Killed Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 4

When he was riding a motor cycle in Rathmines road, Auburn this morning, Collin Christmas aged 20 of Victoria Avenue. Auburn skidded when…

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Corowa's Motor Train

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 1

A motor train of two large cars proudly pulled into the Corowa station yesterday morning at 8.30, by way of inaugurating a daily motor…

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Murray Shire Council Meeting Complaints About Bullatale Creek Bridge

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 4

CR. G.T. Bayliss president and Crs. W.P. Coppinger F. Leetham, J. R. McKindlay, T.F.White and W.G. Beer attened Murray Shire Council…

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A German Sensation Deputy Fuhrer in Hospital in Glasgow "Baled Out" of Aeroplane LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 2

Rudolph Hess, Deputy Fuhrer and Leader of the Nazi Party, and next in line as Hitler's successor after Goering, has provided the most…

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Record Entries Signify “ Boom” in Road Racing This Season

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 2

When eleven “pedal grinders” faced the starter for the, first road race of the season, the number was considered quite satisfactory and it was opined by club officials that the sport would at least be interesting, but when 20 entries were received by the…

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Surplus of £25,000S Boom Traffic on N.S.W. Railways SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 2

The N.S.W. railways will complete the financial year next month with a surplus of £25,000. Forecasting this Jo-day, the Railway…

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Reduction in Motor Registration Fees Suggested Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 1

In view of the petrol restrictions the State Government should make [?] reduction in motor registration fees, said the Leader of the Opposition (Mr…

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Motor Strike Threat Detroit, May 12

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 5

The United Automobile Worker' Union has announced that members will strike in [?] General Motors plants on Thursday, [?] agreement is…

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At the Cross Roads- Beware Accidents

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 4

Stand at the intersection of any two streets in any town or at any crossroads in the country, and imagine the manner in which accidents…

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