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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

1,199 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 60

Motor Lorry

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

We notice that Messrs. Lindema Ltd., the well-known wine merchant, have introduced a motor lorry to facilitate vintage operations locally. As…

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Balranald-hay Roads

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 2

The council met at the courthouse at 10 a.m the next day, those present being Ald. Dr Foster. A. A. Williams, J. A. L'Hotellier and J. Dowling…

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English Railway Trouble Men's Ultimatum Probable. London. Tuesday Afternoon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 5

Delegates of executives from unions representing 170,000 met at London to discuss the situation. A joint meeting will be held on Thursday, when it is expected that…

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Border Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 6

Speaking at Swan Hill recently, in the course of an address on Federal and State politics, Mr John Gray, M.L.A., said that he had been lucky…

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Huge Railway Scheme

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 5

The surveyor and party left Broken Hill last week to complete the survey to Monindie of the proposed Broken Hill-Condoblin railway route. The party has…

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English Railway Crisis. Great Strike Threatening. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 3

The railway crisis brought about dy the dismissal of Guard Richardson by the Midland Company is becoming more route. Mr. J.H. Thomas M.P. organising…

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John Bridge & Co. Ltd

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 21

John Bridge and Co. Ltd. report on 28th February:—Hides.—Values were in most eases 1-8d. cheaper. Sheepskins.—Fine crossbreds showed a hardening tendency…

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Paris Motor Bandits. Four Sentenced to Death. Parody Commits Suicide. Paris, February 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 42

the trial of the motor bandits at the Seine Assizes of the 20 survivors of the gang of motor-car bandits, whose deeds terrorised France during portion of last year, has…

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Railway V. Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 4

Great interest is centred in the forthcoming match to be played on the Albury Sports Ground on Saturday between the above teams, as much depends on the re…

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Homebush Sales. Wretched Railway Arrangements. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

The arrivals to-day were worse than ever. Almost every agent, during the morning sales, was short of the advised consignments. The stock was still on the…

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English Railway Trouble. Guard's Reinstatement Insisted Upon. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

The representatives of the railwaymen delivered their ultimatum yesterday. The executive of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants notified the Midland…

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Motor Cycles

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 5

The Wangaratta "Chronicle" says:--Shire and borough councillors would confer a benefit on people driving horses along the roads if they would make a…

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Proposed Riverina Railways. the Minister’s Reply

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 3

Mr R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has received the following communication from Mr J. Davis, Director General of Public Works :…

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Punchbowl Murder. Search for a Tramp. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

Every effort is being made by the police to unravel the mystery of the murder of the girl Esther Porter, at Punchhowl. Endeavors are being made to locate the…

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Sporting Lawn Tennis. Railway Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 4

A large gathering of tennis players and enthusiasts met at the Railway Station on Saturday evening for the purpose of forming a Railway Tennis Club. Mr. J.D…

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Railway Guard Reinstated. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

The railway crisis is over. The Midland Company on Friday announced that it had decided to reinstate Guard Richorson. Recognising that there is a…

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An Unsafe Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

What is known as "the Second bridge," on the approach to the Corowa Wahgunyah main bridge over the Murray, has for some years been in a…

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Set Fire to Train

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

Hugh A. Franklin, of Porchester terrace, Hyde park W., was presented on Saturday to answer a charge of having on October 25 last, caused danger to…

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Railway Line Washed Away. Several Drowning Cases

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

The following details supplement the telegraphed report printed in yesterday's "Border Morning Mail" regarding the terrific storm in Sydney:—…

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Gang of Motor Thieves. Leader 10 Years of Age. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

The police have arrested a gang of seven bicycle and motor thieves, who have been operating for the past two years. All the prisoners are youths. The leader of the…

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