Cowra Train Guard Killed
The body of Roderick John McKeovn (39), guard, of Cowra, was found lying between the rails a mile from Young…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1950
1,382 stories in Riverina's papers · page 1 of 70
Shire Backed on Road Grant
The annual allocation of £846,000 to N.S.W. from the petrol tax funds for expenditure on roads should be increased, said the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motors and Motoring Notes US. Enthusiasts Keen On British Style Sports Cars
Within two weeks of the devaluation announcement U.S. dealers in Euro-Dean can, British particularly, were sold out and building up an impressive backlog of orders while they cabled hurriedly for "more of the same." THIS is stated in an article…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Successful Berlin Motor Show
Despite the difficulties of transport to the Western lectors of Berlin, Isolated in the midst of the Russian Zone of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War on Illegal Road-haulers
SYDNEY, Wednesday—The Transport Commissioner (Mr. R. Winsor) said last night that he had Matted, a clean-up of illegal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Illegal Road-hauliers Being "Gleaned Up"
SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Transport Commissioner (Mr. R. Winsor) said tonight that he had started a clean-up of illegal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Position May Cause Railway Delays
SYDNEY, Wednesday—The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Garside, warned today that delays and minor, dislocations of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Move to Avoid Train Service Dislocation
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Following a statement today by the Railways Commissioner (Mr. Garside) that train services were likely to be dislocated in the next fortnight because he railways were being supplied with unsuitable coal, the Joint…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Exhibits at the British Cycle and Motor Cycle Show at London
The “Bantam” a new lightweight motor cycle produced in English land has a 125 c.c. two stroke, three-speed engine, does 130 to 140 miles per gallon and has a maximum speed of 45 m.p.h…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Guard Killed Near Young
A railway guard was kiled under peculiar circumstances near Young last week. When a train consisting of an engine…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gundagai Policeman in Nine Mile Chase Along Hume Highway Two Strangers Take to the Bush Near Coolac Stolen Motor Cycle Recovered, Automatic Pistol Found on Roadway
WITH the throttle of his motor cycle wide open, well-known Gundagai Police Constable, Charlie Fisher, roared along the Hume Highway on Friday last. In front of him were two strangers, astride another motor cycle—racing fiat out. After ten miles had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Victoria's Biggest Goods Train
A record load for any Victorian goods train was h[?] by two engines from Wycheproof to Teddywaddy. a distance of 11 miles, on Tuesday. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bridge Toll Appeal to Mr. Menzies
The Tolls Abolition Committee has asked the Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies, for an annual Federal grant to meet capital…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Move To Avoid Train Service Dislocation
Following a statement by the Railways Commissioner (Mr. Garside) that train services were likely to be dislocated in the next fortnicht…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State "Raid" on Road Funds
The President of the Shires Association, Cr. J. M. Caldwell, said that local government was dismayed at the decision of the State Government…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →17 Miles Of Bitumen Road Surfacing
Seventeen miles of bitumen surfacing of Tumut Shire roads will be carried out within the next few weeks. The B.H.P. plant arrived in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Train Accommodation at Holiday Time (To the Editor)
Sir.-If convenient, would you kindly allow me space in your paper to criticise the manner in which the Department of Railways caters for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railways Appointment
SYDNEY, Friday.—The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) announced that, consequent upon the retirement of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Safety Display to be Biggest Ever
SYDNEY, Friday: A road safety exhibition and demonstration week to begin in Newcastle on February 7 will be the largest…
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