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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1953

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Motorings Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 8

To keep abreast with modern automobile lubrication methods, Alf. Parkin Pty. Ltd., Sanger street, Corowa, has installed the…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 9

The NRMA has received a report from USA showing the success of a scheme by which citizens assist the police in traffic…

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No Money for Main Roads

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 6

"Shire Councils everywhere are vigorously protesting against the reduced State vote for Trunk and Main Roads. The cuts for 1953…

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Quarterly Registration of Motor Vehicles

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 6

Primary Producers using heavy vehicles in seasonal periods only may find the Transport Department's re-introduction of quarterly…

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Items of News Railway Worker Injured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 2

A worker at Albury Railway Station. Mr P. Lansford, Albury West, suffered head injuries yesterday morning when he fell from…

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A.W.U. calls for standard gauge railway

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wed.: Annual convention of the Australian Workers’ Union today called on State and federal Governments to make an early start on building a standard gauge railway to link all…

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No Money for Main Roads

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 1

"Shire Councils everywhere are vigorously protesting against the reduced State vote for Trunk and Main Roads…

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D.M.R. to Contribute £7,000 Towards Maintenance of Culcairn Shire Roads

The Observer · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 6

The Department of Main Roads advised the monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council, held at Culcairn on Monday last, that Council's application for assistance in connection with the 1953 main and trunk roads…

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In Albury Court Yesterday Young man fined £134; described as “menace on the roads”

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 7

Described by police prosecutor as “a menace on the roads” a 24-years-old Albury carpenter was ordered to pay a total of £134/10/- in fines on 30 charges when he appeared before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, S.M., in Albury Court yesterday…

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Railway Worker Injured

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 2

Mr. P. McCausland, employed at Albury railway station, had six stitches inserted in the top of his head on Wednesday following…

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Police Seek Stolen Motor Cycle

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 February 1953 · page 2

Albury police are investigating theft of a motor cycle from Dean street early yesterday. afternoon. The motor cycle is…

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In Albury Court Yesterday Man has motor cycle stolen while waiting for case to be heard

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 February 1953 · page 8

While waiting for his case to be heard of Albury Court yesterday a. man had his motor cycle stolen from outside the building. He is Ernest William Bruce McGuigan, of Waugh road, North Albury, who was charged with speeding…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Toll

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 7

Motorists expect State political candidates to declare where they stand on the abolition of Sydney Harbour Bridge toll said Mr. H…

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No Money For Main Roads

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 1

“Shire Councils everywhere are vigorously protesting against the reduced State vote for Trunk and Main Roads. The cuts for…

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Road traffic restrictions will increase cost of goods

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 16

New restrictions on road traffic between Melbourne and Albury, imposed by the Victorian Government, will mean slightly increased prices of goods in shops, as a result of extra cartage to and from the…

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Hay Motor Sports Club

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 2

On Thursday last, the Motor Sports Club held its general meeting, inviting members of the public to attend…

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In Albury Court Yesterday Police allege engine-driver rode motor cycle under the influence

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 11

The hearing of a charge against an engine-driver in Albury Court yesterday was adjourned part heard at the conclusion of the police case when it was stated a defence witness was not available…

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Gaoled for robbing motorist

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 13

SYDNEY, Mon.: A 19 year old youth was sentenced in Quarter Sessions today to two years’ gaol for assault and robbery…

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Motor Cyclists Plan Big Trial

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 11

The Albury Motor Cycle Club is organising a two day motor cycle reliability trial. All North Eastern centre clubs, comprising…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 11

More man 2½ million cars are now on United Kingdom roads— 500;000 more than in 1938, the peak pre-war year. In the 12 months to…

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