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Railways, roads & transport, 1950

1,382 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 70

Bridge Toll to Remain

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday—The Minister for Transport (Mr. Beale) told a deputation from the N.R.M.A. that the Federal…

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Tumbarumba-Wagga Road Conference

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

The conference convened to meet the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. E. H. Graham) and Mr. D. G. Padman was held in the…

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Petrol Tax and Road Works

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

The affiliated motoring organisations of Australia are seeking an assurance from the Federal Government that the proceeds of the petrol…

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Federal Govt. Not to Lift Bridge Toll

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Minister for Transport (Mr Beale) today told a deputation from the N.R.M.A. that the…

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Diesel Day Train For Gundagai New Service Commences Monday 13th FEBRUARY Will Connect With Riverina Express

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

COMMENCING on Monday, 13th February next, a diesel train service connecting with the Riverina Express will operate on the Cootamundra-Tumut line. The service will run to and from Cootamundra on each alternate day…

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“Cannot Make Myself a Good Fellow at the Expense of the Public” Judge Gives District Motorist A Chance

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

A DISTRICT MAN, who last year was convicted of driving a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol, and was fined £20, plus the cancellation of his driver’s license, appealed against the severity of the sentence in the Gundagai District Court yesterday. The…

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The Motor World News and Notes from The N.R.M.A. “Halt” Signs—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 8

The NRMA and RACA advise motorists to interpret literally the Halt’ signs met at the intersection of many minor and major roads…

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Model Aeroplane Flight Engine Cut Out “But Plane Pressed on Regardless”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 3

LOST.—One Gas Model Aeroplane airborne from Ganmain at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Last seen heading towards…

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Tumut's New Diesel Train Commences Monday, 13th February

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 1

A new Diesel railway car will commence running between Tumut and Cootamundra on Monday week, February 13, connecting…

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Railway Staff News

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

Guard V. J. Campbell commenced annual leave last week, and intends visiting Parkes, Campbelltown, and Sydney…

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More Motor Rail Services To and From Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways (Mr. S. R. Nicholas) announced that a diesel rail motor train will begin service between…

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More Rail Motors for Riverina

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Secretary for Railways (Mr. S. R. Nicholas) announced today that a Diesel rail-motor train will…

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Railway Edict on Sleepers Altered. Banks Can be Made Up When Required

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 7

The Railway Department's edict that sleeping berths are not to be made up till nine o'clock on country trains has now been modified…

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Railway Wheat Traffic Reaches Peak Large Engines Called On to Haul Freight

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 5

Wheat traffic from Riverina sidings to the seaboard will reach its peak this week when over 700 bulk trucks will be utilised…

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Last Week’s Motoring Accident Mr. Ken Chamberlain’s Condition

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

Mr. Ken Chamberlain, of Mangain, who was seriously injured when his motor car struck an electricity transmission pole on the…

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New Move on Bridge Toll

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The Minister for Transport (Mr. Beale) said today that he would ask Federal Cabinet to consider a…

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Deafness of Gundagai Man Prime Contributing Factor to His Death Coroner Finds That South Gundagai Train Mishap Was Accidental

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 1

IN THE GUNDAGAI CORONER’S COURT LAST FRIDAY, A VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH WAS RETURNED AFTER EVIDENCE HAD BEEN TAKEN IN THE INQUIRY CONCERNING THE DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN LOCAL RESIDENT, THE LATE…

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Motoring News "Halt" Signs

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. advise motorists to interpret literally the "halt" instruction on signs met at the intersections of…

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Travellers' Reaction Has Been Good No Meal Service Now at Junee Railway Ref. Rooms

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 3

The reaction of train travellers to the [?] of the full meal service at the Junee Railway Refreshments Rooms has been…

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Correspondence Road Courtesy (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

Sir.—On Sunday the 29th January last, the Murrami bus service ran a trip from Murrami to the Narrandera Lake. Owing to a breakdown of the…

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