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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

952 stories in Murray's papers · page 20 of 48

Warning to Motorists

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 8

It has been reported recently that many cars parked in city areas have been tampered with. Car radios have also been found…

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For the Motorist ‘A’ Grade Motor Mechanics’ Course at Technical College

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 8

The Albury section of the VACC are pleased to advise that the refresher course for automotive mechanics will commence at the new Albury Technical College on Tuesday evening,…

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For the Motorist Another Plan for Motor Cycle Safety

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 12

In last week’s motoring page a writer, “Full Chat,” advocated a scheme of grading motor cyclists as a means towards reducing mortality on the roads…

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Motor Traffic Offences

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 3

In the Jerilderie Court of Petty Sessions on Monday of last week before Mr. C. A. Blackmore, relieving S.M., Sydney Maxwell, of North…

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Deniliquin-Barham Road Again Impassable

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 1

Due to heavy rain which felt in the district last night, the Deniliquin-Barham road has become impassable…

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Most Motorists Favor Re-introduction of Angle Parking at Albury (By a Staff Reporter)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 7

Nine out of 10 motorists interviewed at random in Dean street yesterday were emphatically in favor of the re-introduction of angle parking in Albury. Concensus of opinion was…

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Road Race Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 18

Handicaps for the 10 miles road race to be conducted on the Wirlinga circuit at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow by Albury League Cycle Club are:…

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Wodonga Road Collision

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 2

Mrs. R. E. L. Denholme, of William Street, Wodonga, suffered shock and facial abrasions when the utility she was driving…

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33 Die When Tram Converted Into Furnace Chicago

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 1

Thirty-three persons, many of them negroes, were killed, and at least 50 others were injured, many seriously, when a collision with a petrol wagon turned a crowded tram into a…

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Three Weekend Road Deaths

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Sun. : Three persons, including a three-year-old boy, were killed and many others injured in…

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Concessions Withdrawn by Railways

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Sun: The Railways Commissioner (Mr R. E. Chapman) said today that all Australian railways would withdraw inter-State…

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Discussed Aerodrome Development

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

Yesterday Mr A. Hepburn, Director of Airports for the Department of Civil Aviation, flew to Albury to discuss plans for the development of the city’s aerodrome with Albury City Council. From I. to r.: Messrs…

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Bridge Damaged Yesterday

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

A report received by the Windouran Shire Council engineer, Mr. E. F[?]erbach, this afternoon, states that damage had been doe to a bridge north of…

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Grant for Shire Road Repairs

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

The Department of Public Works will make a grant of £790 to the Waradgery Shire Council toward the cost of repairing roads…

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Motor Cyclist to Pay Woman £2500

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday : A woman who was injured in an accident on her 60th birthday was awarded £2500…

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Parking What of the Non- MOTORISTS!(To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

Sir,—I was not surprised that motorists interviewed by your paper were dissatisfied with parallel parking. Motorists are a small…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 14

Mr S. Paton and Mr A. Morrisroe, of Blacklocks, attended a diesel tractor demonstration and field day at Dookie Agricultural…

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For the MOTORIST Driving Under Influence

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 13

“It is obvious that some courts do not consider driving under the influence of liquor as the serious offence contemplated by…

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Wodonga and District Section Motorists Hope Crb Will End “Mad-mile” Nightmare

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 9

The Victorian Country Roods Board by its decision lost month to widen the Albury-Wodonga rood, has token the first step towards banishing “Mad-Mile nightmares” of hundreds of Albury and border motorists. The board’s next move is eagerly awaited. Soon, it is expected,…

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For the Motorist “Full Chat” Replies on Motor Cycle Tests

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 12

My article has resulted in certain misconceptions. Mr T. J. Ryan’s remarks on the system of graded, licences which I advocated have been approved by many people. I was of the opinion I had…

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