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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 52 of 59

Railways Ambulance Challenge. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 4

Fourth place in the annual contest for the challenge shield of the Railways Ambulance Corps, held ad Miranda to-day, went to [?]…

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Can We Invade Europe? Must Train Army in Canada

The Independent · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 4

There are two schools of thought. One believes that we can win in the air The other believes that we cannot finish…

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Cross Claims For Motor Collision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 2

[?] Ch[?] [?] Mr I. W. [?] [?] C. M[?]…

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Greater Care on Roads

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

Cyclists using the roads carelessly in Albury still comprise the greatest menace to road safety, and observations made by members of the Albury branch…

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More Railway Excursions in November Return Tickets at Single Fare

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 1

Another opportunity for travel at reduced fares has been announced by the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan. A series of…

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More Railway Excursions in November

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

Another opportunity for travel at reduced fares has been announced by the N. S. W. Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan). A series of…

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To Attack Burma Road Japan’s Intentions Revealed New York, October 24

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 1

In a despatch from Singapore Mr. Vlnccent Sheean, the “Herald-Tribune” correspondent, says that Japanese troop movements during…

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Believed Hit by Train

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 2

Believed to have been knocked down by a train about 3.30 a.m. yesterday morning, Laurence Harby Dixon. 48. widower, employed as gate-keeper at…

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Germans Have New Aero-plane: Focke Wulfe 190. LONDON, October 25

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 2

The magazine “Aeroplane” reveals that the Germans have a new radial-engined, eight-gun fighter—tile Focke Wulfe 190—which is believed to be…

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More Railway Excursions in November

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 4

Another opportunity for travel at reduced lares has been announced by the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan. A series of…

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Old-age and Invalid Pensioners Travelling Concessions—trains. Trams. Govt. Buses

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 4

Travelling concessions are announced for old-age and invalid pensionsers. On and from November 1 they will be able to obtain a return train ticket…

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Railway Employes and Military Training Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 4

A move to have all railway employes exempted from military training was being made by the Australian Railways Union, said the secretary [?]Mr. Lloyd…

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'That Burma Road" (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 3

Sir.—Cr. G. A. Bell still continues to ignore questions he is asked to prove concerning the "Burma Road."At the moment there is only one angle…

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Japanese “Drome Near Burma Road New York. October 27

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

The [?] correspondent of [?] Press states that a chi[?] mititary spok[?] man reported to-night that the Ja[?] [?] building an [?]rodro[?] in Indo-[?]…

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Albury in News Again Big New Venture Proposed First Steps Are In Train

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

A matter or tremendous importance to the industrial ruture of Albury, Wagga and Wangaralla was discussed at a preliminary conference…

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Car Neglect is Fatal (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

In ten days 18 road accidents have been caused in this State because of faulty equipment. Here are & few true stories of the roads In the…

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Britain's Army of Motor Cyclists

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 6

Top: Large numbers of army motor cyclists on powerful motor cycles and all armed with Tommy guns are now an imporlant part of Britain’s army. This picture, taken in the Eastern Command, shows them taking part in an esercise. Below: Troops patrolling the high ground overlooking the shore…

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More Railway Excursions in November

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

Another opportunity for travel at reduced fares has teen announced by the Commissioner for Railways, Mr T J Hartigan A series of…

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Car Neglect is Fatal (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 4

In ten days 18 road accidents have been caused in this State because of faulty equipment. Here are a few true stories of the roads…

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Traveling Concessions for Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Trains, Trams and Government Buses

The Independent · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 3

Travelling concessions are announced for old-age and invalid pensioners. On and from November 1 they…

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