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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1946

906 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 46

Stampeding Cattle Landholder Motorist Replies

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

The motorist who, according to the herdsman, allegedly disturbed cattle being driven through the town recently, has…

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Motor Cars Collide at Berrigan

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 3

Six people were taken to hospital following a collision between two cars on the Berrigan Jerliderie road on Sunday night. Three received slight…

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Fire Out of Control When Railways Burning Off Damages Against Commissioners Tamworth

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

The verdict of £2137 17/6 was awarded to four Ronald brothers of Trinkey station, Quirindi, to-day. when they claimed £5000 compensation from the Railway…

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Last Minute News Three Killed in Road Smash Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 June 1946 · page 2

When a motor car and timber truck collided on Princes Highway near Cowes late tonight three persons were killed. They were:…

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Motorists Seek More Petrol SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 June 1946 · page 2

Affiliated motoring organisations are applying to the Minister for Supply and Shipping (Senator Ashley) for a double quota of petrol for the victory…

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Five Die In Road Accidents MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 June 1946 · page 5

William Stephenson aged 70, Royal at Park Home for Men, West Brunswick, received fatal Injuries last night when he was struck by a car…

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Unruly Train Passenger Maximum Fines Imposed

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1946 · page 2

Mr. Cobcroft, J.P., in the Court of Petty Sessions on Saturday, imposed the miximum fines of £2 and £5 respectively for the…

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90 Killed in Train Crash London

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 June 1946 · page 1

Approximately 90 passengers are reported to have been killed while 60 were injured when lour coaches of a north-bound train from Canton…

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Railway Trucks The Effects of War Years

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1946 · page 2

Little hope for relief in the railway truck position was given to the delegates at last week's P.P. Board Conference in…

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Tram Conductor on Wounding Charge SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 June 1946 · page 4

William Sebbens, aged 20. tram conductor, was remanded on £50 bail in Paddington Court today on a charge of maliciously wounding. It was…

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Chinese Killed by Train Bendigo

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1946 · page 6

Louey Fian, aged 79. of Thunder St.. Bendigo. market gardener, died from injuries he received today when his wagon was struck by the Swan Hill train at the…

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Items of News Railway Worker Injured

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1946 · page 2

Mr F. Terlich, of Hanel st, received an Injury to the arm while working in the Albury railway yards yesterday While [?] for a train to [?]…

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Motorist Arrested Following Man’s Death SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1946 · page 5

Hugh Albert Quinn, of Abernethy. near Cessnock, who Was knocked down by a motor car last night, died in St Vincent’s Hospital today. Police…

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Support for P. & C. ASSOCIATION (Continued from page 1) Roads Improved for Bus Services

The Independent · Thursday 6 June 1946 · page 6

Conargo Shire Council's views were expressed by Cr. J. Fawns. He agreed that the district children must have adequate educational facilities…

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Opposes Loan to Britain “Would Lead U.S. on Road to Ruin” Washington, Wed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1946 · page 1

Mr Jesse Jones, who was Secretary for Commerce in the Roosevelt regime, in a letter to the Banking Committee of the House…

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Man Killed When Run Down by Train Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 June 1946 · page 2

A mail was fatally injured and another seriously injured when they were run down by a goods train at Seven Hills, tonight, while walking along what…

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Soil Before Railways Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 June 1946 · page 2

While admitting the need for standardising the railways of Australia, delegates to the NSW Forestry Advisory conference today passed a…

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Three Hurt in Train Crash SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 June 1946 · page 1

The driver, a porter and the guard were injured when a passenger train crashed into the rear of a stationary goods train near Minto, not far from…

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“Railway’s Coal Position Worse Than Ever” MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 June 1946 · page 3

The chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners (Mr H. C. Harris) said today that the railways coal position was worse than ever. It…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Companion Injured Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 June 1946 · page 3

One man was killed instantly and [?] ther was Injured last night when [?]r motor cycle failed to take a [?] in the road at the railway…

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