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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1904

641 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 33

The Central Railway Station

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 3

A deputation representative of the Royal Victorian institute of Architects, the Plasterers' Society, and the Masons' Society saw Mr Bent to-day…

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Collision with a Tram

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 3

It was alleged against Joseph Bragge, a driver of a hansom cab which collided with a team in Swanston-street yesterday afternoon, that he…

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Motor Racing at Ostend. Some Remarkable Records

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 25 July 1904 · page 3

The motor car races held at Ostend showed some remarkable records. The mile was covered in 18 3-5 sec., and the last 600 yards was performed…

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Testing Motor Cars

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 July 1904 · page 4

Few people "not in the know" have any idea of the rigorous tests to which motor can are subjected before they leave the works. The test of iron and steel is very severe; at…

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The Mission in Thibet. on the Road to Lhassa. London, July 22

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 July 1904 · page 27

The British military mission on the way from Gyangtse to Lhasaa has had to force the Karola Pass. Only a feeble resistance was offered. The Thibetans abandoned walls…

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Railway Losses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 July 1904 · page 28

Concerning the railways that have been constructed in the state since the Lyne Government took office, the Premier made a remark at Armidale which must have…

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Luxurious Train for the King's Household

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 10

King Edward's royal household is to have a new train on tho London and North-western railway of England. It will consist of six cars built especially for…

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D. and M. Railway Company

The Independent · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 2

The sixtieth half-yearly meeting of the above was to have been held on Tuesday morning last, but as there was not a qnoram present, the…

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Railway Changes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 2

Mr. Wilked, station master, left Corowa yesterday on very short notice owing to exlgenckles of the service its has been ordered to a station neat Junce…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Friday. Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 2

In connection with the reorganisation of the Victorian Railways refreshment rooms, these at seymour, Benalla and Wangaratta will be leased in one…

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Deniliquin and Moama Railway Co

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 2

The sixtieth half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in the above company was to have been held on Tuesday last, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The report and balance-sheet for the…

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A Chainless Gear Driven Motor Bicycle

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 1

The “Eolus” has its, engine, which rotates in the same direction as the line of travel, securely bolted in a vertical position to the frame. Upon an extension of the…

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Dunlop Road Race

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 8 August 1904 · page 2

A large field competed in the Dunlop Company's Road Race from Goulburn to Sydney on Saturday. The prize for the winner was £30 and a…

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Tenders for Road Work

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 2

Mr. C.F. Napier North, Government Road Superintendent invites tenders up all noon Friday, August 10, for twelve different contracts in…

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Destruction of Property at the Railway Station

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 2

The new stationm aster at Albury is taking steps to prevent the destruction of the property of the Commissioners which has been occurring on Sunday…

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Moe to Walralla Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 2

There have been several complaints in Parliament as to alleged sweating of the men employed on the Moo to Walhalla railway line. About two…

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The Power of the Motor Car

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 1

In referring to the extraordinary power of the motor car, an enthusiast on the matter says:— Man has produced many wonders by his…

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The Swan Hill Railway Time Table

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 2

Says the "Guardian":-" We understand that the Railway Commissioners contemplate altering the hour of the departure of the train from Swan Hill to 9.55 a.m. In…

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Tenders for Road Work

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 2

Mr. C. F. Napler-North Government Road Superintendent, invites tenders up till noon on Friday, August 10 for 12 different contracts in connection with…

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The Chosen Site. Facts About Dalgety. Railway to Cost £1,778,00

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 38

The site selected on Tuesday by the House of Representatives for the Federal capital is two miles to the westward of the small village of Dalgety, situated in a desolate…

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