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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1953

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Migrant victim of hit-run motorist ?

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 January 1953 · page 3

A New Australian who was found unconscious beside his wrecked auto-cycle in Beechworth road, Wodonga, yesterday…

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Motorists get pot on back from Albury police

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 January 1953 · page 2

Motorists who, in thousands, travelled through Albury during the Christmas and New Year holiday period received a “pat on the back” from focal traffic police last evening…

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Roads “Cracking Up”

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 2

The hot spell, following abnormal rains of the past few months played havoc with. Albury’s roads: Large potholes are…

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Motorist to “rescue” of fire brigade

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 2

Prompt action by a motorist, who took the wheel of Jindera Rural Fire Brigade’s unit when the brigade was without…

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Many Revellers Trampled to Death in Panic

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 16

VALPARAISO, Fri. : At least 47 people ore dead and 350 injured in an explosion which is believed to…

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Can’t ride motor cycle for 2 years

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 16

SYDNEY, Mon.: A motor cyclist who pleaded guilty In Parramatta Court, today to a charge of driving while under…

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Woman saw murdered girl leave tram alone

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Fri.: A tram passenger today gave police a vital lead in the Christmas Day murder of Shirley Butler, 21, of Woverton. a woman passenger in a…

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Motorists may get extra slug

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Fri.: Mr D. V. Darwin. chairman of the Country Roads Board, announced today the board would again urge…

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29 die in train smash, fire

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 January 1953 · page 3

PUSAN (Korea), Sun.: Twenty-nine persons , were killed while 35 were injured yesterday in a train accident and a fire in South Korea…

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12 Killed in Road Smash

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 January 1953 · page 10

NEW YORK, Sun.: Twelve persons were killed and 26 injured yesterday when a passenger train was involved in two…

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Road Map and Locality Sketch

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 January 1953 · page 1

Many motorists passing through Albury during the holidays expressed appreciation, at the road map and locallty sketch…

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Successful Motor Sports

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 January 1953 · page 2

On Boxing Day after threatening and uncertain weather, the Hay Motor Sports Club held its annual…

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Motorist chases motorist: court sequel

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 January 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Mon: A motorist had caught and held another motorist after a chase through city streets yesterday, a police…

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Competed with railways : five fined £95

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 January 1953 · page 5

Five men charged with competing by road with the railways were fined a total of £95. One of the men, William J…

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Motor Cycling Extraordinary!

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 January 1953 · page 9

A remarkable feat by the “Two Rockleys” appearing at the Tom Arnold Circus at the Harringay Arena, London. Supported on the shoulders of his partner, one member of the duo rides a revolving motor cycle at high speed round a narrow…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 January 1953 · page 9

Most Albury garages report considerable activity in their workshops. This has been caused by interstate motorists calling in for…

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Motor cyclist, passenger sustain broken legs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 2

A motor cyclist and his pillion passenger each suffered a broken leg when the machine they were riding collided with the rear of a…

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Electronic Motor in Use

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 14

PITTSBURGH, Wed: An electronic motor to be used in the first atomic submarine engine has been operating for a year and a half…

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Ansett Motors Show Profit of £27,059

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Wed.: In the annual report of Ansett Motors Ltd., issued today, the directors announced that net profit for the year ended June…

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Culcairn Identity in Motor Accident

The Observer · Friday 9 January 1953 · page 1

Mr. Alan Schnaars of Culcairn, had the misfortune to be involved in a motor accident on the Murray Valley…

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