£1,000,000 Road Money Disappears
The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) is mystified about the fate of £1.000,000 allocated by the: Commonwealth under the new roads agreement for…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1947
873 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 44
14 Injured in Train Collision Auckland (Nz)
Thirteen passengers and the fireman were injured when a train from Whangarei was struck by a north-bound passenger train some distance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →il. Fisher Finishes First in Road Race
The promising young rider, R. Fisher, started the road racing season well with a narrow win over D. Leetham in the seven miler on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sydney Cyclists for Melbourne Make Trip By Road
Yesterday morning four Sydney professional cyclists rode through Albury on their way to Melbourne to take part in the Melbourne to Albury road race on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Injury Keeps Easton Out of Road Race
The injury Ted Easton received to his left arm when he fell in the Melbourne Benalla road race last Saturday week, will [?] him out of the Melbourne to Albury…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →For the Motorists Fewer Cars Shortage Faces Australia
The success of Great Britain’s “all-out” campaign to increase her export of motor vehicles, not only to sterling countries, but. also Into dollar areas, will depend on the ability of her coal mining industry to increase coal production, and so, in turn, expand her steel output,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Landholders, And Weeds On Roads
Lachlan Shire Council wrote to Monday's meeting of Culcairn Shire Council asking for support in its endeavours to have the Local…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Vacancies for Apprentices On Victorian Railways
In today's advertising columns the Victorian Railways Commissioner invite applications for Apprentices to fill 172 vacancies in the trades of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tram-bus Stoppage Threat Conference Adjourned Till Wednesday SYDNEY
Conference today on threatened tram and bus stoppage in Sydney and Newcastle on September 22 was adjourned until next Wednesday without settlement…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Jindera Gap Road Costly Improvement Plans
A special report was submitted to Hume Shire Council yesterday by the engineer (Mr. K. V. Welsh) on the suggested regrading of proposed new road over the Jindera Gap. Varying suggestions were submitted, ranging in price from £7000 to £23,000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stage Set for Road Race First Rider Should Reach Albury by 3.50 P.m
The stage is all set for today’s big cycling event, the Melbourne to Albury road race. The promoters, Motor Spares Ltd., and the L.V.W., have given…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Trespassed on Railway Property
Charged with trespassing, a young man and a boy, who were allegedly found in a room at Albury railway station on Tuesday night, were each…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Items of News Preston Motors’ Picnic
Preston Motors staff had an enjoyable picnic outing, to Mount Buffalo last Sunday. Luncheon was partaken of en route and on the return trip the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big Toll of the Road Melbourne
Victoria’s [?] of street accidents over the week end was the worst for many several months several people being killed and dozens injured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cyclist's Leg Fractured
Mr H. Knie, of Kiewa st south, suffered a fractured leg in a motor cycling accident on Saturday. Mr Knie was riding to Wooragee when he collided…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →M.V.D.L. Meeting at Murray Bridge Murray Bridge (Sa)
An executive council meeting of the Murray Valley Development League which was attended by delegates from NSW, Victoria and SA, was held at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →K. Wilkinson Easily Wins Road Race
Keith Wilkinson scored a popular victory in the Deniliquin Cycling Club’s seven miles road race on Sunday. He won by the astonishing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tramwaymen Demand 5- Day Week MELBOURNE
Mass meeting of tramway traffic staff at two suburban depots today carried motions calling for rostering of a five-day week when the 40-hour…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →For the Motorist Buses or Trains? Tests in America
With a view to replacing some of America’s 24,000 tramcars, 75 per cent. of which are more than 20 years old, one of that country’s leading designers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →“OFFERED £200 to Bump Off Woman” Motor Driver’s Amazing Story (A. A.P.-Reuter) Auckland (Nz)
Allegations that accused had asked him if he wanted to make some easy money and had discussed with him means of “bumping off” Mrs Gladys…
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