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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

952 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 48

The Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 2

With hourly ferry service available across the Deniliquin road wash, and waters falling the road position has eased Somewhat, and…

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Extra Train

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 2

On Thursday, 4th May, a rail-motor running at the usual times, will make the trip from and to Narandera, connecting with the usual Sydney service…

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Country Roads "Shocking"

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 4

Even if the whole of the Australian petrol tax was used on road works in New South Wales it would be entirely inadequate for the huge roads job…

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Attempt to Derail Train

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 7

MURWILLUMBAH, Mon.: Murwillumbah police are investigating an attempt this morning to derail the North Coast mail…

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Council Allocations Under Commonwealth Aid Roads and Works Act

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. E. T. Kendell, MLA for Corowa has been advised by the State Minister for Works (the Hon. J. Cahill) of the following additional or…

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Melbourne Tram Strike Ended

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 2

A mass meeting of striking tramwaymen at West Melbourne Stadium on Sunday morning decided by a 2 to 1 majority to resume…

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Traffic Jams as Trams Move

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday; Traffic police were confronted with a big problem today when tram and bus services…

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Motor Cyclist Killed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.: Colin James Bilson, 24, of Greenwich Road, Greenwich, was killed instantly tonight when the motor cycle be…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 13

Have your car checked carefully before setting out on a trip, but don’t leave it until the last minute or you may be disappointed. Make…

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Motor Accident

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 7

A motor accident occurred on the Deniliquin road just Wednesday night and Although both vehicle involved were extensively dinged no one was…

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Federal Plan Answer to Road Problem

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 3

Even if the whole of the Australian petrol tax was used on road works in N.S.W., it would be entirely inadequate for the huge…

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Tram Men Get £2 Advance on Pay

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wed: To “alleviate hardship to faithful employes” the Tramways Board will tomorrow advance tram men up to £2…

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The Roads Cobb Highway Dangerous

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

During the week, Cobb Highway south has become impassable and, indeed, dangerous for anything short of the Army ducks,…

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Lachlan Floods Many Roads Out

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

A number of roads have been cut by the Lachlan and its creeks, which is 9½ inches under 1931 level at Hillston. The town itself is in…

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Hope to Bridge Coal Gap

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 11

CANBERRA, Thurs.: By encouraging overseas firms to develop open cut mining the Commonwealth Government was…

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Too Many Travellers for Railways

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 11

SYDNEY, Thurs.: The Minister for Transport (Mr O’SuIlivan) admitted in the Legislative Assembly today that the…

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Roads Should Be Better

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works and Local Government (Mr J. J. Cahill) has advised Mr D. G. Padman, M.L.A, that approval has been…

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Motor Cycle on Fire

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 2

A motor cycle caught alight in Baker’s cycle shop, High st, Wodonga, yesterday, when mechanics were working on it. The cycle…

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Four Hurt in Road Accidents

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 26

Four people were injured in road accidents in Albury and district over the week-end, None was seriously hurt…

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Three Migrants Die in Road Crashes Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 1

Three “New Australians” were killed, and two seriously injured in road accidents yesterday. Bolek Modella, 25, and Mieczyslaw Vuczkowski, 35, were…

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