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Railways, roads & transport, 1911

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Storyteller. the Cross Roads of Love. Chapter II.—(Continued.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 8

The conversation left an uneasy feeling in Marion's mind. Brought up in an atmosphere of solitude, her naturally imaginative nature was largely imbued with…

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News From America Passenger Train Derailed. Through Rail Spreading. Mulsa (Oklahoma)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 2

Through a rail spreading a Midland Valley passenger train was derailed outside here yesterday. One person wild mortally injured, and…

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Propose New Railways for Riverina. Tapping the Wheat Belt, Several Important Proposals Henty to Daysdale

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 35

The Parliamentary public works committee had under consideration, on Thursday, afternoon the proposed branch railway from Henty, on the main line to Albury and…

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Railway Deficiency Rates

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 33

As the State Government proposes to abolish railway deficiency rates, the views of the Standing Committee on the probable result of the change are of interest, says…

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Railway Commissioners Tour Visit to Wodonga

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 2

The Victorian Railway Commissioners, Mr. W. Fitzpatrick (chairman), and Messrs C. E. Norman, and L. M'Clelland arrived at Wodonga by special train. The The Victorian Railway Commissioners were interviewed at Wangaratta. A deputation from the borough, council was informed What improvements would be made…

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The Railway Unrest. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald's Motion. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 2

Mr. J. Ramsay Macdonald, leader of the Labor party, moved in the House of Commons yesterday, the resolution lie tabled on 10th inst. demanding that the…

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Railway Foreman Killed. Geelong

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 3

Alfred Pannell, foreman of the Geelong railway yards, who was knocked down by an engine in the yards on Tuesday afternoon, died to-day in the hospital…

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Railway Smash at Adelaide Fireman Severely Injured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 4

A railway smash was narrowly averted at Adelaide on Wednesday. A train laden with metal was leaving a siding when the couplings between the…

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Sporting. Cricket Railway v. THURGOONA

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 4

This match will be played on the show grounds on Saturday next, Railway team will consist of Emerson, E. Stewart, Heywood, Gray, Morrow, Ross, J. D…

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Proposed Clear Hills to Mulwala Railway. Ex[?]loration of Route

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 6

Mr. William Tait, of Ringwood, secretary of the Oaklands Railway Extension [?] South, is in receipt of the following report from the Survey Department…

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Railway Commissioners at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 2

The Victorian Railway Commissioners, Messrs. W. Fitzpatrick (chairman) C. E. Norman and In McClelland, paid their annual visit of inspection to Wahgunyah…

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Henty-[?] Railway

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 5

The Parliamentary Public Works Committee had under consideration on Thursday afternoon last the proposed branch railway from Henty, on the…

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Train Thrown Into River a Bridge Collapses. Great Loss of Life. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 2

The heavy rains which have prevailed recently in certain parts of the country have been responsible for a terrible railway accident in the West…

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Hole in a Road. Defendant Fined £2

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 2

At the Police Court on Thursday, before Mr Shropshire, P.M., Thomas kidd (inspecter of nuisances) [?]ummoned John Cummings (manager of the Towns…

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British Railwaymen. Nationalists Stand Aloof. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 2

The members of the Nationalist party refrained from voting on the question of the proposed conference between, the railway companies and their employes, which…

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[?]Earful Railway Accident

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 2

A fearful railway accident at Seineet-Loire, France, has taken place. A flood bad opened the buttresses of a railway bridge, which collapsed. A…

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Moama-Mo[?]lameln Railway

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 2

Mr Peters, M.L.A., wired to us on Wednesday as follows: “The Minister for Works states that he will personally, with the Minister for Lands and myself,…

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Disturbance on Train. Man Seriously Injured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 27 November 1911 · page 4

A disturbance among firemen occurred on the Adelaide express, between Ararat and Stawell, on Friday night. About 20 firemen were travelling to join the steamer…

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Girl Assaulted on Lonely Road Maryborough

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 27 November 1911 · page 4

At the Police Court to-day, two youths named Henry James and Edward Patrick Black were charged with having committed a serious offence on Emily Kaye, a…

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The Submerged Train. a Pathetic Struggle for Life Failed. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 27 November 1911 · page 2

Further details have been published regarding thy railway disaster near Saumur, where a bridge over the Thoue River collapsed precipitating a train into a raging…

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