Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

525 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 27

Ballarat Strikes in Possession of Railway Yard

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 3

It is alleged that the strikers at Ballarat are in possession of the railway yard…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

J. Bowser, M.l.a., Suggests a Civilian Corps of Railway Patrols. the Premier Adopts Suggestion

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 3

Mr. J. Bowser, M.L.A., on behalf of Wangaratta and district, has conveyed offers to the Premier from residents to patrol the lines. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Railway Mutiny

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 3

Henj., Douglas, the well-known veteran Trades Unionist, describes the strike as a mutiny against law and order…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Railway Strike. Government Gaining Ground

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

Last Friday, at midnight, the Victoria railway service was thrown into confusion by the action of the engine drivers and firemen bringing the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Railway Strike In Victoria

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

Many of the drivers and firemen on the Victorian railways who carried out their threat to strike, and thereby “stop the wheels from going round,” appear now to have realised the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Victorian Railway Strike. Men Unconditionally Surren Der. Friday, 5 p.m

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

The strike has come to an abrupt termination The engine-drivers have unconditionally surrendered. LATER…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

End of the Victorian Railway Strike. An Unconditional Surrender. The Announcement in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Monday 18 May 1903 · page 2

As announced in our Friday's issue, the railway strike terminated on that day. In its account of the close of the struggle the Age says:—"As every…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Train That Is an "Extra." The Chief Obstacle Upon the Line

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 3

There is now a very limited train service in Victoria, and the trains run at much less speed. In one respect, however, an extra had been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Original Correspondence. Lease the Railways. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

Sir,--In the recent Victorian Railway strike we see one of the results of that accursed thing--State Socialism. Here we have several…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Strike. the Prevention of Strikes Bill Continuation of Debate. Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

In the continued debate on the second reading of the Prevention of Strikes Bill in the Assembly this morning, Mr. Anstey blamed the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Shock to the British Investor. The Railways are his Chief Security

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 3

The "Daily Mail" class of papers in London are publishing lengthy cablegrams, and doubtless saying in one car of the British creditor,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Great Railway Strike

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 3

The State of Victoria has the most elaborate railway system of any of the Australian. Excepting the far north-western and part of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Railway Strike. The following appeared in our Country Edition on Saturday last. MELBOURNE

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 4

The strike is ended. The Engine Drivers having surrendered unconditionally. LATER…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Victorian Railway Strike. The Trouble Ended. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 2

The railway strikers have finally accepted the Government's terms. The men will all report for work this morning…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Wahgunyah Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 2

The Wahgunyah authorities were advised at a late hour on Monday night that the train to Springhurst was timed to leave the next…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Strike in America. London, May 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 35

A strike of enginedrivers has taken place in the state of Connecticut. A number of students of Yale University sympathise with the companies, and are devoting a portion of…

Continued on Trove, page 35 →

The Victorian Railway Strike. Absolute Surrender. Strike Declared Off

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 25

The railway strike has ended with the same dramatic suddenness that marked its commencement just a week ago. Sick of the hopeless struggle two enginedrivers (members…

Continued on Trove, page 25 →

The Victorian Railway Strike. Unconditional Surrender. Melbourne, Friday, 4.40 p.m

The Independent · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 4

The Premier announced in Parliament this afternoon that at had received a letter from Hart, and Scorer, declaring the strike off, and submitting unconditionally…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Holland Railway Strike

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 4

A contributor of the "Daily Express," writing from Amsterdam on April 7, with regard to the railway strike, which as we learned by cable, collapsed in a few days…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

End of the Railway Trouble

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 2

Although there were indications that fresh developments would belay the settlement of the railway difficulty in Victoria at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →