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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

974 stories in Murray's papers · page 34 of 49

Minister’s Stand on Train Doors

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 20

SYDNEY, Tues.: The Minister for Transport (Mr. Wetherell) told the Legislative Assembly today that if automatic…

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Grim Reminders of the Road Toll

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 12

“If you accelerate to 80 you may not see 60.” This and other road safety slogans have been fixed to wrecked vehicles and placed at vantage points throughout the city by Albury Apexians. The club, which is conducting a Road Safety Week, hopes that by seeing these badly wrecked vehicles, road users will become more safety minded…

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Motor Cycle Club Notes

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 10

The Albury Motor Cycle Club conducted a successful trial to Wymah and back last Sunday, Over 20 started in the event, and…

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Abuse of Motor Vehicles

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. engineers warm motorists not to race the engine, whether it is hot or cold, Nothing is achieved, but mechanical…

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Motoring Pars and Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 10

Scotchlite, the American red reflecting tape which played a prominent part in a U.S. safety campaign, will be marketed here…

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Road Courtesy Can be Catching

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 September 1954 · page 1

Mr. H. E. Snowden, Superintendent of Traffic, in a statement this week, said that drivers of motor vehicles can set an…

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“Doctor Drove Straight Into Tram”

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 September 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: A doctor, described as a very busy man with two practices, had driven straight into an oncoming…

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Interest in Road Safety Week Appreciated

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 September 1954 · page 2

Albury Apex Club officials said yesterday they were pleased with the interest which was shown in Road Safety Week. The week…

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Separate trials for two men: Train deaths sequel

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 September 1954 · page 15

SYDNEY, Fri.: A signalman and a train driver will be tried separately on manslaughter charges arising from the Sydenham train smash last December when five people were killed and 300 injured…

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Two youths killed bridge crash

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 September 1954 · page 16

SYDNEY. Sun.: Two youths were fatally injured and eight others were admitted to has pita I after a utility crashed into…

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“Trammies” will “go slow” to-day

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 September 1954 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Sun. : Thousands of Melbourne people will be late getting to work and late getting home tomorrow…

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Widgelli Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 2

Mr. Allan G. Gamble wrote to Carrathool Shire at its last meeting, forwarding rates' cheque, but stating it grieved him to pay…

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Road Race

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 1

Bernie Taylor won Saturday’s road race in a close finish from John Ball. Peter King ran third. Time was 29 mins. 1 sec…

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Aerodrome Money £1220 Due to Shire, Says Council Clerk

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 1

The Town Clerk, after investigation into the amount of £2918/-2/3 received from the Department of Civil Aviation, for…

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Stamp for Railways Centenary

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 1

A special 3 12d. postage stamp to commemorate the Centenary of Steam Railways in Australia will be issued on…

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O’Sullivan on Tesla in Tramway

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 14

SYDNEY, Mon.: New Zealander Tesla will be ridden by J. O’Sullivan in the Tramway Handicap at Randwick on Saturday…

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Albury Police Court Yesterday Motor firm denies over-charge loses claim

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 7

An Albury garage had reduced a man’s account by £5 in an effort to obtain payment and not because he had been over-charged, Albury Court of Petty Sessions was told yesterday…

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To teach motor mechanics in Indonesia

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 10

MELBOURNE. Mon. The International Labour Oranganisation has sent Mr. Colin Charles Lane, until recently headmaster of the…

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Motor Cycles Collide Outside Town Cafe

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 1

SHORTLY after midnight on Saturday, two- motorcycles, ridden by visiting Victorian youths, collided outside the…

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