Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1946

906 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 46

South Albury Juniors to Train

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 6

The South Albury Junior Football Club players will begin training at the sports ground on Thursday night…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

State To Spend £51 Million Railways Will Benefit SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 4

The Government hag allocated £250,000 this financial year for track work on the railway line between Sydney and Newcastle…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Yamma Roads

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 3

Some twelve months ago or more owners of Yamma Station made application to purchase all roads running through the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Conaro Shire Roads Discussion at Meeting

The Independent · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Conargo Shire Council on Thursday, Mr R. J. Butler, Divisional Engineer, Deniliquin,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

200 Killed in Train Smash Rio De Janeiro

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 6

American Associated Press says that 200 persons were killed and 300 were Injured when a train was wrecked near Aracaju, It is…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Latest News Terrible Toll in Train Wreck Rio De Janero

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 3

Two hundred persons were killed and 300 injured in a train wreck near Aracadu. It Is reported that the locomotive and several ears were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sketch Plan Of Henty Aerodrome Site Approved By Albury P.P. Board District Stock Reported Healthy And In Good Condition

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 6

When the new Albury Pastures Protection Board takes office on May 1st, there will be only one new member. He will be Mr. J. L. Wenke, of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Series of Six Milestones on the Road of Life 6--Duty

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 1

Commands as to attend to our many and important responsibilities and obligations faithfully and fearlessly Shakespeare said. "To do constitutes an Act"…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Developmental Road Through Alma Park To Coolamon Representatives From Lockhart and Culcairn Shires to Confer

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 7

Included in the correspondence at the monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council, held on Monday of last week, was a letter from the Culcairn Shire Council, stating that its engineer had come to the conclusion that the Department of Main Roads would give consideration to the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Minister’s Congestion Assertion Reply by Railway Official At Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 2

Asked to comment on expression of concern by the Federal Transport Minister (Mr Ward) about roil traffic congestion at Albury. the traffic…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

24Th Tram Smash 13 Persons are Injured SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 7

Thirteen persons were injured, none seriously, when two city bound trams both crowded with passengers collided in Glebe Road today…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wirlinga Carnival On April 22 Car and Motor Cycle Events

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 6

Riverina Sporting Car Club has drawn up a programme for a carnival on the Wirings circuit on Easter Monday, April 22. There will be nine…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Man Found Shot on Train LITHGOW

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 March 1946 · page 6

An unidentified man was taken from the central western express at Lithgow this afternoon with a bullet wound in the head. He was taken to Lithgow…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

£2½ Million for N.S.W. Roads SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 March 1946 · page 1

Speaking at the re-opening of the Shell Oil Company’s refinery at Clyde today, the Premier (Mr McKell) announced that the State…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Road Worker a Human Torch Kerosene Thrown On Fire; Albury Inquest Story

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 March 1946 · page 3

A pair of men’s trousers, the legs of which were burnt almost to cinders, were an exhibit in the Coroner’s Court at Albury on Saturday when the Coroner (Mr M. S. Meagher) held an inquiry into the death of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Flag Bridge Afternoon

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

A successful flag bridge afternoon was held at the CWA rooms yesterday in aid of Miss Winstanley, one of the bathing beauty competition candidates…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Waradgery Shire Council Aerodrome—new Plant—weakening Local Governing Powers

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 2

AN optomistic report on the possibilities of the Hay Aerodrome was given to Council by the Shire President on Thursday. Whilst at the Engineers' Conference, Mr. Pagan will go into the question of securing a large patrol grader. A resolution…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Important Roads First Engineer Outlines Policy

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 1

The Municipal Council’s engineer (Mr. Ian Taylor) made it plain at last night’s meeting that, due to lack of equipment for efficient road work…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

FOOTBALL Albury to Train This Evening

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 6

A well attended meeting of the committee of the Albury Football Club was held last evening. The first training night will take place on the sports ground this…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Move to Avert Railways Strike SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

Efforts were made today to avert a strike move by a key section of the metropolitan railway network. On the decision of the executive officers of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →