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Railways, roads & transport, 1911

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Mexican Revolution Rage for Life in Motor Car. Desperate Pursuit by Rebels. Mexicali

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 2

An intensely sensational incident in connection with the revolt in Mexico has just occurred. A band of marauding insurgents looted…

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Wahgunyah to Springhurst Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 2

Through the representations made by the local Councils in co-operation with the Ruthergien Borough Council, the Victorian Railway Commissioners have…

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Motor and Cyclist

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 2

Another accident in which there was a great element of danger, though fortu-nately nobody was seriously injured, oc-curred shortly after 7 o'clock on Tuesday…

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Motor Cars Damaged Collision with Cart. Occupants Thrown Out

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 2

At 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning (says the "Herald") Mr. J. W. Parsons, licensee of the Boulevard Hotel, Bourke street, was motoring home along St. Kilda road,…

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A Railway Smash

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 3

A sensation was occasioned at Clyde railway station this morning. A loaded goods traid dashed into a row of standing tracks at the goods siding. One car was…

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The Royal Show Lord Dudley Gives Railway Commissioners Pertinent Hint. an Albury Disqualification Endorsed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 3

The Royal Show was officially opened to-day under brilliant circumstances. Among the distinguished guests at the luncheon were the Governor-General. Lord…

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Fearful Tram Accident Conductor's Legs Cut Off Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 3

A dreadful accident occurred this afternoon to a tram conductor named Henry. John Muffins, aged 22 years, who resides at Paddington…

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Death of a Railway Magnate. Cleveland (Ohio)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 3

The death is announced of Mr. T. L. Johnson, the railway magnate, who was Mayor of Cleveland on four occasions, at the age of 55 years…

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Practicability of the Aeroplane

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 35

Not so long ago the aviator dreaded the moment when he had to effect a landing, and, indeed, most aeroplane accidents have come about when the pilots sought to…

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A. Train Wrecked

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 41

At Dinapur a train has been maliciously wrecked, it is supposed, by disaffected natives. One Indian passenger was killed and three Europeans received serious…

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Bridge Over the Wakcol River

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 32

When the State Premier was at Balranald February he promised a deputation that a bridge with a lift span to accommodate navigation would be built over…

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Train Held Up. Unaided Robber's Exploit. Chicago, April 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 19

A daring robbery was committed yesterday by an armed man near Munice, Indiana. Single-handed, he held up a westbound train, and robbed the passengers…

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Flight in Motor-car. Mexicali April 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 41

A band of marauding insurgents looted the Cudahy Ranch, and attempted to capture the managers, who were, known to be in sympathy with President Diaz and his…

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Boy Kidnapped. Immured in Railway Car. Convicted Man's Revenge. Philadelphia, April 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 42

A very singular case of kidnapping is creating a great sensation throughout the United States, particularly amongst the various railway services…

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Motor Cars

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 3

The growing popularity of good motor cars amongst country owners is becoming more apparent each week—especially now that the inferior quality…

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Coronation Picnickers Oversea Politicians Get Free Railway Passes. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 2

The announcement is made of a further compliment to the Members of Parliament from the Oversea Dominions and their wives who are visiting Great…

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Notable Aeroplane Flight

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 April 1911 · page 2

M. Leblane, the well known airman, has established a world's record for speed. Flying an aeroplane at Pau, he covered 71 and 2-5th miles in 63 minutes…

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Daring Murder and Robbery in a Railway Carriage. Moscow

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 April 1911 · page 2

A desperate crime was committed in a railway carriage travelling on the line between Baku and Moscow. Two brothers named De Lanin, who…

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Washaway on the Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 April 1911 · page 2

After the very heavy rain on Sunday a big washaway occurred on the railway line from Molong to Manildra. A repairing gang has been sent out, but the…

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Aeroplane Flights at Ascot

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 6

Mr. Hammond, who has been astonishing Melbourne residents by aeroplane flights for some weeks past, is now in Sydney. This morning he flew three times…

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