Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

1,199 stories in Murray's papers · page 30 of 60

Hurled From Aeroplane. Machine Falls Into Sea. New York, June 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 43

An aviator met his death in a sensational manner at Chesapeake Bay yesterday. Ensign Billingsley, taKing a passenger With him, flew out over the water, and…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Mexican Rebels. Federal Train Captured. Washington, June 19

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 43

Massacres and outrages continue in the northern districts of Mexico, where the rebels have scored, several triumphs over the Federal troops…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Horse Dug Out of Road. a Gippsland Thoroughfare, Trafalgar

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 3

Dr. W. C. Marsden, of Trafalgar, has some very exciting, and occasionally unpleasant, experiences in the course of his journeys to various parts of the district…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

One Railway Gauge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 33

The Chambers of Commerce Conference in Sydney vigorously supported a motion urging the Commonwealth and State Governments tho necessity of establishing…

Continued on Trove, page 33 →

Exhibition Disaster. Scenic Railway Mishap. Brussels, June 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 43

The failure of the electrical supply in connection with the Ghent Exhibition was responsible for a disaster on the scenic railway…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Increase in Railway Fares and Freights. Ordinary Tickets Not Affected

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 23

The proposed increases in railway fares and freights will affect season tickets, workmen's tickets, and rates on merchandise. It is estimated that the increased…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

My Letters. a "Supposed" Railway Line. "Rhy. Park." Lake Cudgellico

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I you will accept me as one of your many nieces. I suppose, uncle, you have heard a great deals about this little town, but I will, try and give…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Railway Accident in Canada. Cars Fall Into River. Fifteen Reported Dead. Ottawa

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 2

The spreading of the rails on the Grand Trunk Railway caused a serious accident near this city yesterday. As an important train was approaching…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Woman Attacks Man. a Motor Car Party. Sensational Street Scene. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 2

An extraordinary occurrence took place at eleven o'clock last night at the corner of Flinders and Russell streets. The performance of a motoring party that drew…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Border Railways

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 3

The New South Wales Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) has returned from a visit to Jerilderie, Denliquin, Moama, Moulamein, and Hay. "I had not been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Country High Schools. Railway Passes for Pupils

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 5

The extension of the secondary system of education, and the establishment of country High Schools, have brought about a somewhat…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Henty to Daysdale Railway

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 2

Mr. W. Tait, of Ringwood, is in receipt of a letter from the Public Works Department, through Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., acknowledging the letter…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Wheat Problem. Will the Railways Fail? Prospect of National Loss

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 5

General complaints are being made at the various railway stations in this district, as to the scarcity of trucks. We are now well forward in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Jerilderie-Deniliquin Railway League

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 5

Owing to the departure of the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. T. Neilson, the officers of the above League decided to submit a complete financial statement of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Interstate Riverina Railways. Victorian Minister Speaks. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 2

Mr Billson, Victorian Minister of Railways, agrees with Mr Griffith, the New South Wales Minister of Public Works, as to the necessity of opening up…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sensational Rumor. a Railway Incident

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 June 1913 · page 2

A sensational incident is reported (says the Wagga "Advertiser") as having occurred on the railway line on Tuesday night, near Gerogery. A goods train in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railways Across the Border. Opening Up the Riverina

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 June 1913 · page 6

Full agreement with the New South Wales Minister of Public Works on the desirability of pushing on the development of the Riverina by railway…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Improved Tramcar Design

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 June 1913 · page 4

While American street railways are toying out various “pay-as-you-enter,” “pay-within,” and “stepless” cars, British and Continental designers have…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Deniliquin - Jerilderie Railway. Ministerial Party at Pine Hills

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 June 1913 · page 2

The Minister for Works (Mr Griffith) and party when travelling from Jerilderie to Deniliquin last week were met and entertained by the Pine Hills branch…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Aeroplane Flight in Queensland. Brisbane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 30 June 1913 · page 3

Mr. Jones, an aviator, made two ascents in an aeroplane at the Ascot racecourse this afternoon, In the presence of a very large crowd. The machine rose to a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →