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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

952 stories in Murray's papers · page 42 of 48

Long Road Move of House

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 1

This four-roomed house, weighing 32 tons, was bought at Moulamein by Mr R. G. Taylor, of Culcairn and, excepting the verandah and downpipes, was transported in one unit over 200 miles to Culcairn. The journey took 5 days and the…

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Main and Trunk Roads Programme Prepared for Year 1951, Reports Shire Engineer

The Observer · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 6

In a special report to the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held at Culcairn on Monday, the engineer (Mr. Kerle) said the main and trunk roads programme for 1951 had been prepared. The items included general maintenance and resheeting of main and trunk…

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Victorian Motorist Gets Bond Drove Under Influence

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 1

PETER James Clancy, who lives at Barfold near Kyneton (Victoria), but who resided in Hay before the war years, was charged in-the Hay Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor…

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The Motor World Motorists and School Patrols

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. has received reports that s some motorists are refusing to respect school safety patrols and are driving…

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Sevens Die in Week-end Road Crashes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 November 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Son.: Seven people died in N.S.W. road smashes this week-end, which takes the total road tott to 34 for the first 12…

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Split-second Action Prevents Road Smash Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 November 1950 · page 1

A semi-trailer driver saved the life of another driver yesterday by using his vehicle as a barrier to prevent the other semi-trailer from plunging over a 100 ft. cliff…

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Fire Hazards on Railways

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 November 1950 · page 11

Victorian Railways Commissioners stated last evening that the rapidly drying grass in portions of the northern districts may…

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Control Tower at Aerodrome Wanted

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

The Chamber of Commerce will approach the Department of Civil Aviation requesting that a control tower be' installed at the…

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Aeroplane Destroyed by Fire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 8

An aeroplane, originally purchased at the local air station from Disposals for two small boys to play in was completely…

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Boy Killed Leaning Out of Train

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 11

SYDNEY, Mon.: Warren Clive Wilson, 14, was killed instantly when leaning out of an electric train between Allawah and…

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£ 1,200,000 Flood Damage To N.S.W. Main Roads

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 3

The cost of restoring main roads damaged by floods and storms this year is estimated at not less than £1,200,000…

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Victorian Railways Apprentices Wanted

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

The Railways Commissioners statue that the rapidly drying grass in portions of the Northern districts may be a serious fire risk if train…

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No Trams to Run in Brisbane Today

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 2

BRISBANE, Mon.: No City Council trains or buses will run in Brisbane tomorrow. Secretary of the Tramways’…

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New Chief Engineer For NSW Railways

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Mon.: Mr. Keith A. Fraser has been appointed Chief Civil Engineer of the N.S.W. Railways, Mr. Gareide, the…

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Motorist’s Fine Increased to £50

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon A building inspector who appealed against a £ 10 fine for driving his car under the influence of…

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Using Russian Motor Cycle

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

Russian motor cycle outfit captured by A Coy. 3 BrL, Royal Australian Regiment, at Pakchon, Korea, is a copy of the German B.M.W. Pte D. Phelps, of Pemberton, W.A. rides in the sidecar, while the Bn. vehicle mechanic, Cpl. Jock Cook,…

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Motor Cyclist Still Unconscious

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 7

WAGGA, Mon.: Late tonight Robert MacDonald, 21, of Gurwood si., Wagga, who was admitted to hospital at 5.30 p.m. on…

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“Motor Lorry Was Too Long ”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 11

Transport driver James Edward MnNamara, of Richmond, was fined £5 with 10/- costs in Albury court yesterday when…

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Motor Insurance. Rate Raised

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY, Mon.: The Fire and Accident Underwriters’ Association today announced an increase in motor Vehicle’…

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Motor Cyclist to Pay £5

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 10

Anthony Percival Bennett, of Kiewa st., was fined a total of £4 and ordered to pay £1 costs at Albury court yesterday when…

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