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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

1,199 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 60

Visit of N.s.w. Premier. Mayor and Railway Officials

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 2

At the meeting of the Albury municipal council last night Aid. Fletcher referred to a complaint which the mayor made against the railway officials at the last meeting…

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Hun Down by Train

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 3

Shortly after 12 o'clock last night, Conrad Hecwenberg heard a man whistling near the Parramatta railway station, and making an investigation he found Arthur…

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Financing Railway Schemes in New South Wales. Private Company's Offer

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 25

It is quite certain that the policy to be placed before Parliament by the State Government in July next will consist of a daring public works programme, embracing…

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Baghdad Railway. Agreement Made. London, May 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 43

A statement regarding the Baghdad railway was made in the House of Commons yesterday by the Foreign Secretary (Sir Edward Grey) while the Foreign Office…

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Loan for Strategic Railways. Berlin, June 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 42

Government 4 per cent, loans, aggregating £10,000,000, at £96/18/, will be issued on June 12. The money was believed to be required for the construction of strategic…

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Loss on N.s.w. Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 33

The New South Wales railways will show a loss on the year's working. This announcement was made by the Minister of Railways. "I cannot say how much it will…

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FINANCING N.S.W. Railway Lines. Minister Says Reports Are Misled Ding. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 2

Mr. Grifith, the Minister of Works, states that the reports in the newspapers concerning the loan of £3,000,000 form the contracting and financing firm of Norton,…

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New Series of Stories. Tramps

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 5

"Can you get on a little farther. Cecily? There's a village over there, and I can't bear, you to be out in this rain." "I'll try."…

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The Threatened Rise in Railway Charges. The Form it is Likely to Take

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 4

It is now stated that the suggestion for an increase in fares and freights foreshadowed by the treasurer in order to make the lines pay comes from the Chief…

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Albury Railway Station, Staff. Important Changes

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 6

A very pleasing gathering took place at the Albury Railway Station on Tuesday night, when the railway employes made a presentation and bade farewell to Mr…

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Railway Fares. Big Increase Foreshadowed

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 4

The financial year of the Railway Department ends on June 30, and the Treasurer, Mr Cann, announced, recently that for the period mentioned…

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Goods Train Collide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 9 June 1913 · page 3

Two trains composed of good trucks collided this morning at Darling Harbor, at a spot where a number of shunting lines connect with the main outward line…

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Wyalong-cudgellico Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 9 June 1913 · page 3

At Wyalong the Premier (Mr. McGowen) turned the first god in connection with the Wyalong-Cudg[?]llico railway yesterday. There was a representative…

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Sporting Motor Cycling

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 June 1913 · page 6

There was a large attendance on Monday at the Riverina Motor Cycle Club's meeting at Wagga. Albury was very well represented, no less than even riders…

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Bridge Over Sydney Harbor. the Premier Cautious. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 3

A deputation of residents of North Shore to-day waited on the Premier (Mr. McGowen) regarding the proposed cantilever bridge over the harbor. Mr. Wade,…

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Killed on Railway Link. Penrith

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 3

A railway fatality occurred here to-day, A man of 55 years, named Spencer Payne, was crossing the engine yard when…

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The Aeroplane Hats

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 14

Among Paris huts shown in New York this spring elongation is a feature, that is, long lines from back to front, the effect being added to by the narrow roll of the…

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To-morrow's Special Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 2

Football enthusiasts, golfers, and the public generally are reminded that a special train will run to Albury to-morrow (Saturday) in connection with the…

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Erskine’s Road. Matter Left in Abeyance

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 2

At the meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council on Monday last, consideration was given to the resumption road through Councillor…

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South Africa. Great Railway Scheme. Cape Town, June 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 43

The Railway Bill, which authorises the construction of 794 1/4 miles of railway at aa estimated cost of £3,117,225, has been read a third time in the Union House of…

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