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22 December 2024
The origins of taxi and cab hire

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

UNTIL the 1920s Myrtleford's only form of public transport was the railway, which enabled residents to visit acquaintances or businesses in nearby towns on an early morning or afternoon journey.

Train travellers who arrived in town either walked or were picked up by horse and gig and conveyed to their destination.

Cars were seen i...

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