Archive for September, 2008

September 2008 newsletter

September 30th, 2008 (News)

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September 2008 edition articles:

Periodicals undermined by Myki
PTUA Annual General Meeting: Thursday October 30th
Make these local elections count
RIP Ken McIntyre

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Free ‘night owl’ travel not quite the hoot

September 9th, 2008 (Media releases, Melbourne east, Outer East)

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has warned that Premier John Brumby’s proposal for free “night owl” travel will only result in worse crowding on evening trains.

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Ken McIntyre

September 3rd, 2008 (News)

The Public Transport Users Association notes with regret the passing of Ken McIntyre on August 29th. For many of its early years, Ken was secretary of the PTUA, and its predecessor, the Train Travellers Association. He was instrumental in establishing the PTUA as Victoria’s principal advocate for public transport and its patrons.
We extend our [...]

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