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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1907

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The Railway Commissioners

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 6

For some reason best known to himself, Mr. Carruthers declines to even hint what the intentions of the Government are regarding the appointment of the…

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Motor Car Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 6

A motor car driven by Mr. Vallender, of Wangaratta, and accompanied by Miss Prince, Mr. Bert. Kelly, and four others, came to grief while crossing a deep…

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A Novelty in Tramway Tickets

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 8

At Quiu[?] the tramcar companies have adopted a ticket which they hope will help tram conductors to identify passengers riding…

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English Railway Men. Eight Hours a Day Wanted

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 2

The English Amalgamated Society, of Railway men propose to make a general demand for an eight-hours day, for all employed with moving traffic…

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The Osterberg Railway Accident. Destruction of Bonds

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 2

The wrecking of the postal van in the railway collision at Osterberg in Germany caused the destruction of a large parcel of bonds and securities…

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American Railway Disaster How It Occurred. Thirty-eight People Killed and 50 Injured. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 2

Details with regard to the terrible railway accident near Washington state that as a crowded passenger train was standing in the station, at…

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Seymour Railway Accident. Enginedriver's Evidence. the Baby's Christmas Stocking.ng

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 3

An inquiry was held at the Seymour police court on Monday morning by Mr Bead Murphy P.M., concerning the death of Mrs Taylor, who was killed on the…

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Railway Disasters. Scotch Train Telescoped. Twenty Lives Lost. London December 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 19

A disastrous railway collision, with a loss of life of 19 persons and the serious injury of many others, has occurred in Forfarshire in Scotland. According…

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Man Cut in Halves by a Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 42

An inquest was held on Saturday on the body of William Henry Rowe, of Norwood (S.A.), who was killed on the previous evening at Glenelg railway station. Rowe…

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North British Express Railway Accident. the Driver Remanded

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 3

The driver (Gourlay) of the North British express which ran into the Arbraoth to Dundee train at Elliott Junction, Forfarshire on the [?]…

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Disastrous Railway Collision in Texas. Terrible Loss of Life. an Operator's Mistake the Cause. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 2

News has been received of a terrible railway accident which occurred in Texas. Two passenger trains on the…

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Railway Disasters. American Collision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 47

Later details concerning the railway collision near Washington, in the United States, show that the number killed was 38, while 50 received injuries more or less…

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The Victorian Railway Strikers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 34

The Premier had an interview with the Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. Tait, on the question of the reinstatement of the engine drivers who lost their…

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Shocking Railway Fatality. Man and Wife Mangled

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 42

A shocking railway accident occurred near Goulburn Junction (Vic.) on Saturday evening. Chas. Taylor, employed as a repairer on the railways, and his wife being…

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A Complaint from the Railway Authorities

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 35

"A good deal of trouble is given ticket collectors," said the Railway Secretary, "in connection with the custom of some persons not observing as closely as they…

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The Right Road to Happiness

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 7

Never speak to anyone outside of one another's faults, not even to your minister or doctor—they have troubles enough of their own. Any woman…

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Railway Disasters. LONDON

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 5

All awful railway catastrophe occurred in Scotland today. Whilst the Caledonian Company's train running from Arbroath, in…

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Railway Meeting

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 5

As we have been advised that the Public Works Committee will visit Daysdale at an early date, to inspect the country and take evidence on…

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Railway Rebates. Indictments Against the Standard Oil Trust

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 7 January 1907 · page 2

The Federal Court at Chicago has sustained eight indictments against the Standard Oil Trust for accepting rebates for the railways…

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Railway President Dies. Leaving £20,000,000

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 7 January 1907 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Cassatt, banker and President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, has died leaving a fortune of twenty million sterling…

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