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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1901

309 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 16

The Rival Railway Routes to the Murray

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

Appended we reprint a lending article from the Melbourne Age of the 23rd inst., severely attacking past and present Victorian Ministries for their dilatoriness in the…

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A Yorkshire Sweethearts' Bridge

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 1

The lovers of Yorkshire have a bridge for their especial benefit. It crosses the River Esk at Glaisdale, and was erected by Tom Ferres, a famous Mayor of Hull, so that…

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Boers Capture a Train. London, January 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 34

While a train from Kimberley was proceeding northwards it was captured by the enemy at Slypklip, 21 miles from Kimberly. A quantity of cattle and provisions fell…

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China and the Powers. the Shanhaikwan Railway. London, January 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 34

Much dissatisfaction was lately expressed in England at Russia's action in assuming control of the railway from Taku to Shanhaikwan. Russia has now transferred the…

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The Railway Question

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

Some extraordinary statements and assertions have been made by the agitators for an extensive outlay on the part of the Government of the…

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Curious Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 February 1901 · page 2

Spain has a novelty in the way of a submerged railway. It runs through the surf off Oreton, near Bilbao, 650ft. [?] into the ocean. The mines of…

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Hay Stock Agents Sale Yards and Railway Trucking Yards. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 2

SIR,—As the above named sale yards are now established, I sincerely trust that these yards will be of benefit to the town and district. There is no doubt the stock agents…

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Road Tenders

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 3

The following tenders for road work in the Deniliquin district were opened at the Road Superintendent’s office yesterday:— Contract 38, Jerilderie-Goolgumble road to…

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Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

The fifty third half yearly meeting of the D. and M. Railway Company was held on Tuesday morning The chair was occupied by the Hon. G. Simmie (chairman of directors), and Messrs J. Holtom, D…

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The Proposed Wyalong to Hillston Railway. The Traffic Manager's Views

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

The question of extending the railway to Hillston has on several occasions been discussed by the Public Works Committee, more particularly in connection with other…

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Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 4

The fifty-third half-yearly meeting of the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company was held last week, Mr. G. S[?]mie, the chairman of directors,…

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The Late Bush Fires. Full Details. Immense Damage. a List of the Sufferers. a Source of Danger. Inflammable Rubbish on the Roads. Good Out of Evil. Habbour for Vermin Destroyed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 24

About 2 p.m. on Thursday last clouds of smoke were noticed from Jindera, in the direction of Moorwatha, and at the rate the fire appeared to spread soon attracted the attention of the…

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About Tramps

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 25

Most householders are familiar with the tramp who calls in the forenoon, ostensibly in pursuit of employment, but who has not the most remote intention of accepting work…

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Hillston Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 28

During the week the Public Works Committee has been considering the expediency of constructing a railway from Wyalong to Hillston. A report submitted to the committee…

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Terrible Railway Accident. a Train Runs Over an Embankment

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

A terrible railway accident occurred this afternoon near Sydenham, a suburban station three miles out of Sydney. The 5 55 train to Hurstville left the…

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Appalling Railway Calamity. Crowded Train Leaves the Rails. Seven Persons Killed and Twenty-six Injured. Sydney

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 2

One of those awfully sudden disasters which plunge the community into dismay and mourning occurred this evening on the suburban railway between…

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The Railways

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

The question of unifying the railway departments of the Commonwealth has been raised in Sydney, but so far the matter is only one for…

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The Railway Disaster Near Sydney. An Engine Overturns. An Inexplicable Occurrence. [The Aqe Account.] SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 4

An appalling railway accident took place this evening on the Illawarra suburban line, about 300yds, south of Syden[?] station, on a perfectly level…

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Terrible Railway Accident. an Engine Leaves the Rails. Carriages Reduced to Matchwood. Nine Lives Lost

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

NEWS of an appalling railway accident reached Corowa on Friday evening, and further particulars of the sad occurrence, which took place on the Illawarra line,…

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Appalling Train Accident. Seven Persons Killed. Twenty-six Wounded. Sydney

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1901 · page 3

A terrible railway accident took place last night to the passenger train which left Sydney at 6 o'clock. Whilst travelling between Sydenham and…

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