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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1951

834 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 42

Motor cyclist fatally injured

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Sun.: Ernest Cressfield, of Moorhouse st., West: Richmond, was fatally injured last night when his motor cycle…

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Road Transport of Superphosphate

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 4
Also in The Pastoral Times

"Wheatgrowers who are experiencing delays in the delivery of superphosphate can obtain from the Commissioner for Road Transport…

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Railway Services at Easter No Extras for Hay Lines

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 4

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) announced last week that following a review of coal stocks, it had been decided to augment…

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Easter Holiday Railway Services

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Ourside) said today that following a review of coal stocks, it had been decided o augment to…

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Motor vehicle w long too long

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 10

Albert Adey, West Braunswick, was fined £1 with £0/ costs on a charge of having driven a motor vehiole and trailer…

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Train Kills Ra[?] Employe

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Tues.: Roy Tanner about 54, of Cross st., Maitland land, railway flagman, was killed on the line between Victoria st…

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For the MOTORIST Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 9

Albury motor traders and members of their staffs have good reason to congratulate themselves on the victory of their queen in the…

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Truck Crashes Through Bridge

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

When the drivel swerved to avoid a cyclist a 3-ton Chevrolet truck crashed through the railing of the approach to…

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Commonwealth Aid Work on Barham Road

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 6

The engineer, Mr. M. R. Cover, reported to last week’s meeting of Murray Shire Council that: “Provided another grader driver…

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20 new diesel locos. for NSW railways

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 9

SYDNEY, Wed.: New diesel-electric locomotives from Canada will speed up train services between Sydney and Brisbane, and release the use of heavy coal-fired engines for…

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F. & S. Association Dissatisfied with Shire Roads

The Observer · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Henty branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night, it was resolved that…

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Easter Holiday Railway Services

The Observer · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 7

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. G. Garside) said this week that following a review of the coal stocks, it had been decided to augment to some…

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Three die in road accidents

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 March 1951 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Fri.: Three people were killed and several seriously injured in Faster Eve accidents last night…

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Two Motor Cycles Stolen

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 March 1951 · page 2

Two motor cycles were stolen from Albury streets on Thursday evening. A Norton cycle, reg. No Vic 66175, owned by New…

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Football South to Train with “Tigers”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 March 1951 · page 12

To enable players and officials to meet Albury club members, South Albury will train with the “Tigers” at the sportsground at 5…

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7 Dead in Road Smashes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 March 1951 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sun.: The Victorian Easter road toll had mounted to seven tonight, six men and one woman being the…

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Money for Roads Shires' Association Critical

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 4

"The Commonwealth Treasurer, when replying to Local Government's claim for more Petrol Tax money for roads, persists in directing attention to…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Darlington Point Bridge Approach a National Work

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 2

The Murriunbidgee Shire Council has decided to ask that the northern approach to the Darlington Point bridge be proclaimed a…

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Roads in shocking condition, Minister told

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 10

SYDNEY, Tues.: “Defence and transport systems will break down unless the repair of roads is approached in a national…

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