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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

565 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 29

Thousands of Motor Vehicles May Be Laid Up SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 July 1943 · page 3

Many thousands of motor vehicle owners, Including all those with private care, may be unable to renew their registrations Under, the [?] control of replacement parts,…

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Man Killed - by Train Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 2

Despite efforts by his wife to save him, Matthews James Campbell, aged J 63, Granville, was fatally injured last l night when he fell between a train…

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A Visit to .Albury Starts Laid on Road to . Succeuss

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 4

A little success and a long way in racing especially where young lock try are concerned. An instance of this is the Melbourne apprentice, J.. Tracey, who is…

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Turkish Motor Boat Sunk London, July 25

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 2

It is reported from Istanbul that an unknown submarine sank the Turkish 200- ton motor boat Guspinar at the entrance to the Bosphorus…

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Woman Candidate's 8 Points Mrs [?]Bridge Speaks at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 July 1943 · page 2

Speaking in Albury last night Mrs. Ada Beveridge. Independent Senate cari[?] summed up the main points of her policy as follows:…

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Wool in Greek Broken Bridge Leads to Stranding of Lorry

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 July 1943 · page 2

When one of the Hay Motor Company's lorries, driven by Mr. Reg Jetersen and loaded with 51 bales of wcol from Mr. W. Stewart's Erin…

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Stealing From Railway Trucks. Defendant Fined [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 3

[?] the Jerilderie Police Court on Tuesday week last, before Mr I. [?] Angus Wright (39), [?] was charged…

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Road to the A[?]

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 2

In view of the fact that the RAAF, in the near future, is to be increased by 60 per cen[?], a splendid opportunity exlsts for Albury boys between 16 and…

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Need Not Han Sports Trams. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 2

The Government would not insist that the men should man. special sports trains Sundays- The Transport Minister (Mr O'Sullivan) said tonight that while Sunday…

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Speeding Motorists Fined Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 3

Increased activity by the police against motorists exceeding the 30 mph speed limit was indicated at the Traffic Court today when fines amounting to £325 were…

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Wool in Creek Broken Bridge Leads to Stranding of Lorry

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 6

When one of Hay Motor Company’s lorries, driven by Mr. Reg. Jetersen, and loaded with 51 Bales of wool from Mr. W. Stewart’s Erin shed, was being…

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Killed by Train Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 4

An unidentified man, aged [?] was killed instantly when [?] by a train near Newmark [?] just night…

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Man’s Body Found on Road Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 2

E[?]edy David Griffiths, aged 57, farm worker, who has been missing at Trentham since Tuesday, was found last night, dead on the road a mile out of…

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Train and Bus Collide Near Tragedy at Wangaratta WANGARATTA

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 2

Rowan street railway crossing Wangaratta, was almost the scene of a tragedy at 2.42 p.m. on Saturday, when a goods train approaching the…

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R.A.A.F. Sergeant Killed by Tram MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 2

Fatal injuries were sustained by Sgt John Barry S[?]ckey, aged 35, of Erroll st., North Melbourne, a member of the RAAF, when he was knocked down by a tram fit the…

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Girl drubbed to Death by Train MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 2

As a train -was backed into a de[?]dend, track in Jolimont yards today for cleaning. it crushed Sylvia Johnston, aged 19 of Black Rock, against a buffer. The g[?]…

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Road Accidents Down SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 2

An extraordinary decrease in road accidents and fatalities had occurred in NSW during the last three months, stated the Commissioner for Road…

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Railway Extensions at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 2

In connection with forthcoming railway way extensions at Albury the Muncipal Council decided last night to offer no objection to the work…

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Leg Severed in Fall Under Train Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 4

While attempting to board a moving train at Fairfield railway station today Frank Badkober, 32. of Smithfield. slipped and fell between the platform…

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The Road to Independence a Home for Your Son

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 4

Where's that young married soldier son of yours going to live when he comes home again? A tent in a desert isn't much of a…

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