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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

611 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 31

Wagga Road Reception Club

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 6

The meeting convened for the purpose of forming the Wagga Road Recreation Club was held on the recreation reserve and a large number of enthusiastic residents…

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Train Kills Track Worker MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 2

While walking along the railway track work on the Cremome bridge this morning, Robert Keith Murley, aged 38, platelayer, of McDonald St., Northcole, was…

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More Petrol 25 Per Cent hi crease for Private Motorists CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 2

Increased petrol rations for certain consumers would be granted September 1 next, the Minister for Supply (Senator Ashley)…

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Railway Maintenance Work

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 3

The maintenance of some 8,347 miles of railway track throughout New South Wales is a task of considerable magnitude in ordinary times, but with the…

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JERILDERIE v. Tocumwal Railway Institute

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

The local eighteen were at home to the Tocumwal Railway Institute team on Sunday afternoon last in their second competition game for…

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Commissioner of Railways Fined

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 3

During the hearing of a case in the Special Federal Court last week it was alleged by the Crown that a returned soldier employee of the…

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Ward Talks on Railways CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 6

Modernisation of railways must proceed with standardisation, said the Minister for Transport (Mr Ward) in a national broadcast tonight. Features of the…

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Commissioner for Railways Fined

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 2

During the hearing of a case in the Special Federal Court on Monday it was alleged by the Crown that a returned soldier employee of the…

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Temporary Bridge On Bougainville

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 August 1945 · page 2

Heavy rains on Bougainville have flooded many areas. This 32ft. metal span is used to provide a temporary crossing over a flooded stream. The span was laid by the specially designed tank in the background,…

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O’neill’s Motor Service New Day Service, Albury-Boneuills

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 August 1945 · page 5

[?] leave Albury 10.15 a.m. 1 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Buses leave Bonegille 11 a.m. [?] [?] 4.p.m…

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Boy Killed in Train Fall Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 4

Maurice Harrison, aged 14, of Lake Tyers, was killed this morning when he fell from a goods train near Traralgon. Jack Lood aged 16, was injured…

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On Road to War Mussolini’s Challenge in 1935

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 6

At the tutorial class at Albury, Mt Yarwood said that France and England by their failure lo make a united stand against Italy in 1935, missed…

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Lorry Driver Charged; Sequel to Road Death WOLLONGONG

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 1

Hedley Arthur Bell, of Kogarah, was charged in court today with manslaughter, driving under the influence, driving in a dangerous…

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Railway Priorities to Be Abolished From Sunday Next

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The abolition of railway travel priorities from Sunday next, was announced by the Minister for Transport (Mr. Ward),…

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Railways Need More Manpower MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 2

Although the proposed allocations of manpower would give appreciable relief, they would not fully meet the urgent requirements of the railways…

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Petrol for Motor Boats Minister Replies to Critic SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1945 · page 5

The increase of 25 per cent in petrol [?]ation of private motor boat owners [?]ould mean that a few thousand own [?] throughout Australia would receive…

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Road Safety

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

An Invitation has been sent by the Mayor (Aid Padman) to the secretary Road Safety Council, asking if he would speak at a public meeting here…

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Wagga Road Reception Club

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 5

There was a large gathering of enthusiastic workers at the Wagga Road recreation reserve on Sunday afternoon. One tennis court was almost completed, a new…

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Railway Social Club to Hold Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

Final arrangements were made last evening by the Albury Railway Social Club for its first -tnnual ball to be held on September 5. It will be in aid of…

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Tram Traveller Loses Arm MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 5

Attempting to board the Williamstown train while it was moving out from Spencer st. station, William Blyth, of Elizabeth st., Newport, last his footing, but retained…

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