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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1911

1,246 stories in Murray's papers · page 53 of 63

Fatality at the Albury Railway. Casual Porter Killed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 November 1911 · page 2

A fatal accident which threw a gloom over all connected with the Albury railway station occurred yesterday afternoon. The victim was Casual Porter George…

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Labour Troubles. Railway Company Increases Wages. £80,000 Per Annum Involved. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 November 1911 · page 2

In view of the discontent prevailing amongst railway servants in consequence of the flodings of the Royal Commission which recently inquired into their…

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John Bridge & Co. Ltd

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 21

John Bridge and Co. report oh 28th October:—Opossum.—Buyers advanced their prices 3/ to 6/ per doz., fully furred descriptions benefiting most. Rabbitskins…

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Daily Train Now. Barellan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I read the last "Banner," and I was pleased to see my letter in print. The Government has altered the train; it now runs into Barellan on six…

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Railway Collision. Near Picton Lakes, Mail and Goods Train Nine Persons Injured

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 2

The local train did not arrive at Berrigan until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, being about three hours behind time: Rumors of a terrible accident at…

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Mishap to the Albury Mail Train. Collision with Cattle Train Near Picton. Nine Persons Injured

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 25

A sensational railway collision occurred at Picton Lakes, 59 miles from Sydney, a few minutes before midnight on Tuesday, when the mail train from Sydney to Albury…

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Train Sensations. Driver's Prompt Action. London, October 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 42

A railway collision is reported to have occurred at Colwich. It was only the presence of mind of the engine-driver that averted a disaster…

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A Railway Apostle. Tumbarumba Creek

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 12

Dear Undo Jeff,—This is my first letter to your page, so I hope you will accept rao as one of your nephews. Tumbarumba is looking up. We had Mr. Griffiths the…

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Proposed Howlong Railway. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 2

Sir,—Howlong and its districts, on both sides of the river, have awakened to the fact that it is time they had railway communication with Melbourne, last…

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Cricket Thurgoona v. RAILWAY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 4

The following will represent Hallway in the match to be played at Thurgoona on Saturday next:—Emerson, Myers, E. Steward, Ross, Schneider, Morrow, Waterstreet…

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Labor Troubles. the Railwaymen's Demand. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 2

The various sections of railway employes who were opposed to the findings of the Royal Strike Commission and threatened to proclaim u general strike, have now…

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Finley-Tocumwal Railway

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 2

The expediency of extending the Finley railway to Tocumwal was submitted to Parliament on Wednesday night, when Messrs Wade…

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Railway Accident on Southern Line. Eight Persons Injured JUNEE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 1

A railway accident took place at Picton this morning. Three engines were derailed, and seven people injured…

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Railway Disaster. Mail and Stock Trains Collide. Nine Persons Injured. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 5

A sensational railway smash occurred at midnight at Picton Laker, when the mail train from Sydney and a stock train from Go[?]lburn collided with terrifle…

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Finley-Tooumwal Railway. Opposed in Parliament. First Reading [?] Final Stages Next Week. Turning the First Sod

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last the matter of the construction of the railway from Finley to Tocumwal came before Parliament…

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Railwaymen Ballot on December 5. Whether Accept Commission's Report or Strike

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 November 1911 · page 2

At a conference between the executives of four raihwayinen's unions it was resolved, after discussion which lasted for four days, to take a ballot of railwaymen on…

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Unrest in the Railway Service

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 November 1911 · page 2

A conference was held on Friday at the Premier's official residence, Downing street, at which, were present Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, Mr. Buxton, President of the…

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Albury Railway Station Traffic

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 November 1911 · page 3

As already reported the traffic at the Albury railway station at present is the heaviest on record, and officials continue to experience an arduous time. The…

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Primitive Road at Balldale

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 November 1911 · page 3

Many of the visitors who attended the picnic sports at Balldale on Wednesday were strangers to the district [?] that nice little town for the first time. More…

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Span Bridge Collapses. Many Workmen Buried. San Francisco

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 November 1911 · page 2

A remarkable accident occurred at Aubern, a city in California, 34 miles from Sacramento. Through some means as yet unexplained…

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