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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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The New Railway Station. a Ridiculous Fuss

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

Another report Las been circulated about the opening of the New Central Station. It is said that it will now be "strictly official," and that a key…

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New Railway Station

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 3

Delays and confusion reigned supreme to-day at the new Redfern railway station, just opened for traffic. This state of things is due to the…

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Our Railways

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 2

The annual report of the Railway Commissioners show a surplus of £440,940…

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Seven-league Boots. Marvellous Motor-roller Skates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 4

The "motor-boots" which attracted so much attention at the recent Automobile Salon in Paris, and with which their inventor an Italian Swiss…

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The Toombullup Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 2

On Friday afternoon the Victorian Railways Standing Committee will proceed to Benalla, and next day will drive from that town by way of…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Holman Takes His Seat. the Railway Commissioners. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night Mr Holman on entering the Chamber to take the oath was accorded three cheers by the Opposition…

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The Tram Men's Grievances

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 3

A Board of Inquiry into the tram way men's alleged grievances has been appointed by the Government. M Wilfrid Blackett, barrister, is…

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A Fatal Flood. the Colorado Overflows. Relief Train's Cut Off

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 3

Owing to heavy rains the River Colorado—which rises near Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, and flows into the Golf of California through the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Great Energy in the Council Assembly Also Busy. Trams and Railways. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night a Bill providing for the distribution of £50,000 among the various municipalities passed through all stages…

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General Cables. Connaught's "Close Call." a Motor Accideet. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 3

The Duke of Connaught, brother to the King, while motoring in Radnorshire, Wales, collided with another car. Both the cars were badly smashed…

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Road to Ruin

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 15

Begins when constipation and biliousness fasten themselves on you, and drag down your health. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure these…

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New Sydney Railway Station

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 35

The opening of the new railway station resulted in the suburban traffic being absolutely disorganised on Monday. The first trains in the early morning were late in…

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D. and M. Railway Co Half-yearly Meeting

The Independent · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 2

The 64th half-yearly meeting of Sareholder in the above Company was hold on Tuesday morning. Mr John Holtom chairman of [?] preside, and there were…

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Railways That Do Not Pay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 1

Included in the annual report of the railway Commissioners is an interesting table showing the railways that do not pay. For the twelve months…

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The Hillston Railway Deputation

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 2

In urging the claims of the Hillston district to railway communication upon the Minister for Public Works, Mr. Scobie had the support of about a dozen other members…

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Am Illustrated Train

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 1

To help the excited traveller to find his or her own seat, which may have been temporarily vacated in a long and crowded train, the illustrated train has some into…

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Cycling. Albury Bicycle and Motor Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 4

Owing to an error in drafting the announcement convening the meeting which was to have been held last evening the gathering was [?]…

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Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company. Half-yearly Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 3

The sixty-fourth half yearly meeting of share holder in the above company as held on Tuesday morning at the Company’s office. Mr. J. Holtom (who was recently elected chairman of directors)…

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Cycling. Albury Cycle and Motor Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the above is elsewhere advertised to take place to-morrow night at the Border City Hotel, at 7.30 o'clock. All…

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A Czar-like Railway. Excitement for New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 3

Remarkable occurrences are reported from New York in connection with a recent railway law case. It appears that the State Supreme…

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