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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

611 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 31

Central Murray Committee Roads, Irrigation, Etc

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 5

In addition to the business transacted as reported in last issue, the Central Murray Regional Committee on Thursday dealt with the…

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Negligent Driving Alleged Seguel To Hay Road Accident

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 1

A sequel to a collision which occurred on Hay road five months ago was a case heard to-day at the Police Court, when George Harrison…

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"Railway Position Appalling" Transport of Store Stock at Standstill

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 2

"I do not think any one realises what is happening to our primary industries to-day through lack of transport," said the…

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Some Notes on Current Topics Goulburn and Railway Freights

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 4

The meeting which recently discussed this question realised that it was more than a matter concerning Goulburn. Other country centres…

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New Main Roads Division Hay Munition Factory Suggested as Site

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 2

A new division in the Department of Main Roads, the Central Murray Division is to be established and the Hay Municipal…

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Increase in Tram and But Fares? SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 6

Told by the NSW Transport Commissioner (Mr Neale) that tram and bus services can no longer pay their way at existing fares and that the future…

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Reconditioning NSW Railways SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 2

Major postwar work by the NSW Railways Department during 1945/46 will be reconditioning of railway tracks throughout the State, said the Minister…

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Tram Hold-up Averted Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 5

Threat of a tram and has hold-up in Melbourne was averted for the second time today when a mass meeting of tram and bus employes…

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Three of Road Smash Victims Buried SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 1

Three of nine people who were injured in yesterday's traffic smash at Brighton-le-Sands are still dangerously ill. Three of those killed—…

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AUSTRAL PlCTURES James Cagney Tomorrow Next Saturday--"bridge of San Luis Rey"

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 1

James Cagney, who will be remembered for his excellent performance in "Yankee Doodle Dandy," will be seen tomorrow…

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Casual Railway Worker Fined Was Before Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 6

John George Whitefield, aged 50, a casual railway worker, employed in checking goods, and living at the corner of Macaulay and…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 2

When his motor cycle collided with a tram tonight, Charles Walter Davey married, of Pascoe Vale, was killed Instantly. Accident occurred in Park st. West…

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“Railway Position Appalling” Transport of Store Stock at Standstill

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 6

“I do not think any one realises what is happening to our primary industries to-day through lack of transport,” said the leader of the…

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Baby Girl Killed in Road Accident GOSFORD

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 3

A collision between two cars on the Pacific Highway, two miles north of Go[?]ford today, resulted in the death of a baby girl, and injuries to her…

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“Germany’s March Along Road to War” Nuremberg

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 4

Sidney Alderman, one of the American prosecuting team, today traced for the War Criminals’ Tribunal, the pattern leading to the war…

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Alleges Aliens Came First Employment at Albury Railway Yards

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 2

On Monday about 50 civilian casual workers at Albury railway yards had been stood down all the afternoon while friendly [?]…

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No Interstate Road Tours Till 1947 MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 2

Conference of interstate transport authorities which concluded here today agreed that interstate road tours should not be resumed until 1947…

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Motor Truck and Furniture Destroyed by Fire

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 3

A fire that started in a load of furniture being conveyed to Stud Park North on Thursday afternoon last resulted in a serious loss for…

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Austral Pictures "Bridge of San Luib Rev"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 1

Out of the colour mystery and drama of old Peru, which provides the dramatic highlights for Thornton Wilder's prize-winning…

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Arrest on Train on Murder Charge SYDNEY. Friday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 December 1945 · page 8

Bringing a train to a halt as it was leaving Condobin station at 2,30 O’clock this morning. Detectives Dunn, of Forbes, and Ranch, of Orange, arrested a 20 year old…

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