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Railways, roads & transport, 1948

811 stories in Murray's papers · page 37 of 41

Hay Aerodrome Ready and Waiting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 2

Although work specified by the Department of Civil Aviation as being necessary to permit of landings by DC3' aircraft in dry…

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Hardinge Street Bridge

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 2

The contractor (N. E. White) ha signed his contract for the construction of Hardinge Street bridge and an early commencement with the work [?]…

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To The Editor Mr. Fuller and Albury Aerodrome

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 2

Sir—Further to the report of the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in the “Mail” on November 13, headed, “Suggests Mr…

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Bronzewing Cycle Club Five Miles Road Race

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 2

Handicaps for road race to be held on Sunday next, on the Deniliquin road., at 3 p.m. Competitors are asked to be on time as the first rider…

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Bituminous Surfacing of Deniliquin Finley Road Municipal Council Rejects Proposal to Raise Loan

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 1

A MOVE to raise a loan for the purpose of proceeding with the bituminous surfacing of the Deniliquin-Finley road to connect with the length now being prepared by Conargo Shire, was defeated at Wednesday night’s Municipal Council meeting…

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Railway-town Clash To-morrow Wodonga Pennant

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 15

Many closely contested games should result form the draw laid down for Wodonga competition tomorrow. Main game is the Railway—Town…

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Motor Cyclist Fined

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 2

Charged with having carried a pillion passenger while he held only a learner’s permit for a motorcycle, Graham Perry, aged…

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Riverina Sporting Car and Motor Cycle Notes

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 16

The proposed “scramble” course has been inspected and passed for use, but, owing to a number of members not having their machines ready, the…

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Railways’ Magnificent Task in Shifting Wheat Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 11

DURING the 1947-48 wheat season all-time records were set by the N.S.W. Railway Department and the N.S.W. grain elevator system, said the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) to-day…

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Man Killed in Fall From Train

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 November 1948 · page 3

A MAN sustained fatal injuries in Albury from a carriage of the Sydney Express at the Albury railway station yesterday morning, wheels of the carriage passing over him and inflicting extensive injuries…

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Riverina Express. Will Be Luxury Train

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 November 1948 · page 7

SYDNEY, Sun. : Travellers by the Riverina express will get a new deal next year with an air-conditioned train staffed by…

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Tram Fare Rise Protest Watersiders to Stop Work

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 November 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sun. : Sydney members of the Waterside Workers’ Federation wilt hold a stop-work meeting an December 1 to…

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“E.s. Act Is Aimed Against Red Peril” Victorian Minister Defends Legislation Railwaymen’s Threat To Leave Jobs MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 November 1948 · page 1

“THE Essential Services Act is to protect the innocent people 'of Victoria against the Red peri’ that is threatening Australia to-day,” declared the Attorney-General (Mr. Oldham) in a…

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Model Aeroplane At Regional Library

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 November 1948 · page 1

Weighing 23:2 ounces and Costing £10 to build, a model aeroplane, now on display at the Regional Library, Deniliquin, is attracting widespread…

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Rail Motor Alight at Henty

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 November 1948 · page 3

About a dozen passengers in the Albury-Junee rail motor beat a hasty retreat from the carriage at Henty yesterday when it was…

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Trams and Trains Run As Usual

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 November 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday : Trams and trains ran as usual in Melbourne today to the surprise of many…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 November 1948 · page 6

PRESTON Motors Pty. Ltd. have issued invitations for the first pre-view of the new Australian-built car, the Holden, to take place on the afternoon and night of Thursday, December 2. The Palais Royal has been engaged, and…

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Riverina Sporting Car and Motor Cycle Club Notes

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 November 1948 · page 6

Club members will leave Kiewa st. at 10.30 am. on Sunday next for a motor cycle “scramble” at the 9 mile reserve, Wagga road,…

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Complete Sea Blockade of Victoria Seamen’s Union Extends Ban Electricity, Gas And Train Cuts Almost Certain MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 1

THE Federal president of the Seamen’s Union (Mr. R. Franklin) said to-day that a complete sea blockade of all goods to Victoria was now operating. Mr. Franklin, who was speaking at Newcastle, said seamen on Australian…

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Regional Council Discusses Roads

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 1

Reporting to the Coreen Shire Council last week, the president (Cr. A.E.Michell)stated that at a meeting of the Upper Murray Regional…

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