Victorian railways under attack by Towong Council
Towong Shire Council has refused to take higher Victorian railways freight and passenger charges “Lying down.” In a bitter attack on the railways’ efficiency…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1952
955 stories in Murray's papers · page 30 of 48
A Road Transport Shock
The revelation of Mr. E. Burge, an executive of-the Long Distance Road Transport Association of Australia, that the N.S.W. Railways are spending large sums in buying heavy motor transports and entering into long distance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farmers’ stand on railways
SYDNEY, Tues.: State Government should pay more attention to completing country railway projects-than :to city railway…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Are Motor Cycles Dangerous?
The popular conception of motor cycles, and their merits, is they are noisy, dangerous and a menace on the roads. But a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Motoring Pars and Personalities
Melbourne City Council’s campaign to stop motorists parking in the wrong places is well under way Council employes place…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Floods Close Four Murray Shire Roads
Floodwaters from the Murray and tributaries have closed several roads, namely the Lower Thule. Colligen Creek, Brassi and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council not prepared to spend £40,000 on the Albury aerodrome
Albury City Council was not prepared to spend £40,000 to get a licence for Albury aerodrome, said the Mayor (Ald. Bunton) last night. He made this statement at the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in answer to a question…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Wakool Road Work Still Proceeding
When reporting on the general position of works to Murray Shire Council last Monday the engineer, Mr. M. R. Cover said…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Yackandandah Council’s Ultimatum to Wood Carters Must stop “wrecking” of roads or “get out”
Unless Bonegilla migrant- camp wood contractors stop “wrecking” roads they will fee banned from every lane, road or bush track in the Yackandandah Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Reminder to Motorists
Signs warning motorists to check their speed have been erected by the City Council at the four approaches to Albury— Howlong road. Union Bridge, Old Sydney road (opposite the coursing ground) and at the junction of Wagga and Urana…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Train severs woman’s legs
A woman had her legs severed when she slipped from the Glenrowan station under the Albury Express…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Motorists must heed school safety patrols”
SYDNEY, Fri.: Traffic Superintendent Lawrence said today motorists who disobeyed school safety-patrol signals would be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Motor Vessels for Australian & N.z. Trade
The Shaw Savill Line announce the placing of orders for two further twin screw motor cargo vessels for Australian and New…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Disorderly conduct on train
Douglas R. B. Portus, Ingleburn, was fined £ 3 with 10/ witness’, expenses and 12/ court costs for disorderly conduct on a train…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycle Notes Annual Road Race Next
Inter-state champions Max and Keith Rowley, of Victorian scratch mark fame and Tour of the West winners, will be the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Floods Cause Widespread Damage to Roads Conargo Shire Engineer’s Report
WIDESPREAD damage to shire roads by recent floodings in creeks has been reported by the shire engineer, Mr. D. Shields, to the Conargo Shire Council. When council met last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motoring Note Consul Performance Praised
Competing in a 24-hour reliability trial of Ford's new Consul held under" direction of the Australian Sporting Car Club, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Motor Licensing System
A new system for licensing motor vehicle drivers will be introduced in New South Wales from September 1. The Director of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Income Tax and Motoring Business Costs All Deductible
All motoring expenses incurred in the course of earning an income are allowable deduction for income tax purposes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motoring Pars and Personalities
Mr Tom Gunson has been re-elected president of the Myrtleford Motor Cycle Club “Another menace” states the…
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