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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

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Vast Railway Works Proposed to Shift Coal and Iron Ore Through Tocumwal

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 3

SO as to save shipping space and use the coastal boats for other purposes, the Defence Department has submitted…

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The Motor World Petrol Rationing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. is taking stops to obtain figures and information from reliable sources regarding the effect of rationing upon the consumption…

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Motor Tyres of Perfect Balance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 6

DURING recent years, the importance of accurate balancing of the wheels of motor vehicles capable of travelling at high…

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Matong Railway Tragedy Death of Edith Gumbleton Coroher’s Inquest

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

The coroner tor the Coolamon district (Mr. M. L. Kingdon) conducted an inquest on Wednesday at the Genmain court Rouse into the…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Rate (1¼d) Remains Unaltered Many Requests for Road Work

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 6

Cr. H. Baker presided at a meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council held yesterday. Also present were Crs. C. W. Richardson, D. L. Cox. D. Hamilton. R. W. M'Cormick,…

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Motoring Night Hazards and Reducing Accidents Visibility All-important Factor

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 7

Motor vehicle accident at night constitute one of the major problems confronting traffic leaders to-day. The statistics are significant. More than 60 per cent, of all fatal accidents occur at night, when only about 25 per ent of the total 24 hour traffic is using the…

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Low Level In Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

There were fewer fatal road arridents in N.S.W. during the month of December than there were for the Christmas—New Year holidays of…

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Rode on Train Buffers Runaway Boys Found At Goulburn

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

Two boys one aged 14 and the other aged 15 were found riding on the buffers at the rear of the Albury Mail when it reached…

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Schoolboys' Railway Cruise

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

A Schoolboys' Railway "Cruise" will be operated during the May school vacation, 1941. The itinerary, which covers six days, provides for the party…

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Amendments to the Motor Traffic Act For the Information of All Motorists

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

The latest amendments to the Motor Traffic Act and Regulations makes it compulsory for:— LIGHTS…

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Mr. Frank Bridge London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 3

The death has occurred of Mr. Frank Bridge, the composer and conductor. He married Miss Ethel El more Sinclair, of Melbourne…

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Low Level— Road Accidents

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

There were fewer fatal road accidents in New South Wales during the month of December than there were…

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5.50 TRAIN Should be Brought Back

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

The heavy traffic on the line warrants the bringing back of the 5.50 train from Leeton. This convenient service proved a boon to train…

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Many Road Accidents Near Air School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 1

The Leeton road between Narandera and the Air School is becoming notorious for motor accidents. A number of cars have recently…

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R.A.A.F. Recruiting Train at Wagga in March Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

An R.A.A.F. recruiting train left Central Station to-day on a three months' recruiting tour, and will visit 31 country centres. A second train…

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Matong Railway Tragedy Death of Edith Gumbleton Coroner's Inquest

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 1

The coroner for the Coolamon district (Mr. M. L. Kingdon) conducted an inquest on Wednesday at the Ganmain Court House into the…

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Railway Staff Changes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

Mr. A. Meiklehave, fireman, of Junee, has been transferred to Newcastle: Mr. R. Phair, of Junee, retires from the service: Mr. R. M'Lean,…

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Motor Spirit for Industrial Petrol Pumps Licenses to Be Returned

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

The Commercial Motor Users' Association of New South Wales (Inc), Wingello House, Angel Place Sydney, has issued the following statement…

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Narandera Railway's Prize Garden

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

For the third year in succession the Narandera loco, depot has been awarded second prize in the mechanical branch garden competition…

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Subway or Overhead Bridge?

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

The Illabo Farmers and Settlers Association has placed a project before the appropriate authorities, agitating for the construction of a…

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