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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 41 of 59

Railway Excursions in August Coinciding with School Holidays

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has authorised a general series of excursion trains to coincide as nearly as possible with the…

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Motorist Remanded on Two Charges

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

At the Corowa Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. I. Beavers, P.M., Sydney Whinray appeared on remand on charges of driving while under the…

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Railway Excursions in August

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

The N.S.W. Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) has authorised a general series of excursion to coincide as nearly as possible…

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Importance of the Motor Car

The Pastoral Times · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

In view of the fact that the motor car has become the most universal of modern-day necessities, if for no other reason than that the motor car is…

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Bridge of Dee and Prince Ariel Each May Win at Remington

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 August 1941 · page 3

Bridge of Dee fell in the National Steeple, but his schooling and since indicate-, that he has an excellent chance of winning the Australian Steeple at Flemington to-day. This is the main race on a programme of seven races that will bring…

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Vichy at Cross- Roads Accept Germany's "New Order"?LONDON, August 10

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 2

Reports indicate that the Vichy Government is endeavouring to make momentous decision whether to give Germany a further share in the…

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May Take Over Railways Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 3

It is probable that a conference will be called within the next month of State and Federal Railway Commissioners and Treasury officials to…

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Road Safety Enthusiasm in Albury Dangerous Comer Near Hospital Mentioned

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 6

Considerable enthusiasm was shown it last night's meeting of the committee of the Albury branch of the Road Safety Council…

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Vic. Railways’ Letter Excuse For Irregular Trains

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 1

Recently Deniliquin Council complained to the Victorian Railways about the irregular running of trains, and a request was made for a…

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Bridge Link Still Uncompleted Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 4

The road bridge over the HawkesLury river, an important link between Sydney and Newcastle[?] is expected to be completed in 1942. Completion…

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Howlong Road Smash Car Driver Sued

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 4

The magistrate in Albury Small Debts Court (Mr. I. [?]eavers) listened to evidence lasting five hours yesterday in an action brought by…

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Glaring Headlights. (Issued by the Road Safely [?] New South Wal[?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 4

Requests have been received [?] numerous parts of the State [?] from Murwillumbah to [?] asking that the Road Safely [?]…

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Motor Cycle Accident at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 2

At 11 o'clock on Monday night Mrs T. W. P[?]arnaby and Mrs. Fletch[?] were walking home from a meeting in Wodonga. and when in B[?]chwor[?]…

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Railway Excursions in August. Coinciding with School Holidays

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr - T. J. Hartigan, has authorized a general series of excursion trains to coincide as nearly as possible…

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Open Column Aerodrome Road Menace (To the Editor "Independent")

The Independent · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 7

Sir.—A serious accident having been narrowly averted at the corner of Edwardes and Henry Streets, draws attention to the fact that a "CITIZEN"…

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Vital Bridge Destroyed Moscow, August 13

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

It is confirmed that the Soviet Air Force destroyed the railway bridge over the Danube at Cernavoda (Rumania). This bridge, built…

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Rugby League Grand Final Replay at Wagga; Special Train From Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 5

Rugbs League interest [?] [?] centered on the third successive [?] [?] of Wagga on Sunday, when drown…

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Problem Child of Country (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

After a tour of a large area of the State, the Secretary of the Road Safety Council reports that wherever he went the universal…

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Russia's Water Transport System Replaces Railways

The Independent · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

News of the transport of Soviet submarines from the Baltic to the White Sea draws attention to one of the most remarkable…

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Women Railways Porters in Britain

The Independent · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

Smartly uniformed women[?] ways, replacing men [?] women porters at [?]…

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