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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

1,199 stories in Murray's papers · page 39 of 60

New South Wales. Sydney, Thursday. Killed on the Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 August 1913 · page 3

When going to work this morning Brian Kelly, employed on deviation works at Karrabar, near Blaxland, was knocked down by an engine, and killed…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 15 August 1913 · page 3

The two first cycling clubs in Australia to announce attempts on the Dunlop Relay Teams. Competition over 100 miles, are…

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Coursing Club. The Railway Stake

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 15 August 1913 · page 5

The Railway stake of the Tocumwal Coursing Club did not attract a very large nomination on Wednesday, only eight dogs…

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Henty-billabong Creek Railway. Extension to Ringwood

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1913 · page 3

This proposed extension commences at mileage 377½ miles from Sydney, on the north bank of the Billabong Creek, and immediately crossing same bears in…

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2,000 Miles of Railway in a Year

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 August 1913 · page 3

Railroad construction last year Canada reached high [?] mark, nearly 2,000 miles of now railway having been built. Canada's total…

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The Riverina Railways

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 August 1913 · page 3

At a meeting at Swan Hill recently at the Federal Hotel, those present considered the advisability of forming a league in connection with the proposed railway to…

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N.s.w. Railway Figures. Difference of Treasury and Commissioners

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 August 1913 · page 3

Mr. J. Cann, Minister for Railways, on Friday showed how figures compiled by the Treasury and those given in the Railway Commissioner's annual report differed…

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Motor Accident.—three Hurt. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 August 1913 · page 3

A sensational motoring accident is reported from Lyndoch. A car was bringing commercial travellers, Messrs. Scryingour and Jones, to the city, at 2.30 this…

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Cablegrams. Harry L. Thaw Escapes From Lunatic Asylum. a Well Planned Scheme. Motor Car and Yacht Arrested. Matteawan (New York)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 August 1913 · page 2

Hairy L. Thaw, the millionaire who shot dead the wealthy architect Stanford White in Madison Square Gardens, New York City, during a performance,…

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District News. Daysdale. Railway Matters

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 August 1913 · page 3

Mr. G. T. Godber presided over one of the best attended meetings ever held in Daysdale. Mr. O'Meara explained what had been done in Sydney, and stated…

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Henty-daysdale Railway. Minister's Favourable Reply

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 August 1913 · page 3

The deputation arranged for in connection with the above railway waited on Mr. Griffith, Minister of Public Works, on Thursday week last. Mr. R…

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Humbugging by Railway Department

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 3

A curious feature of railway administration is revealed in the negotiations between the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association and the…

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A Scientific Detective Story. How Professor Reiss, of Lausanne University, Unravelled a Famous Crime with a Bloodstained Towel and Railway Ticket

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 3

Mme. Guian was the wealthy widow of Jean Howard Guian, former president of the Bank of France. Mme. Guian was seventy years old. One…

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Balranald Railway. Swan Hill League's Views

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 5

At the recent meeting at the Federal Hotel, Murray Downs, when a Swan Hill Balranald Railway League was formed, Mr W. Holmes said that Mr Edwards,…

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Killed on the Railway. Young Man's Fate. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 August 1913 · page 3

The mangled body of Roy Mango, a clerk, who resided at Elphin Grove, Auburn, was found on the railway line be tween Camberwell and Auburn stations…

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Motor Ship Burned. All Passengers Saved. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 August 1913 · page 2

A shipping mishap, involving the lost of a vessel, has occurred on Loch Leven, Argyllshire. The motor ship Scout, when off…

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"Hello!" Saved a Train

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 4

On March 23rd last a cablegram from Atlanta, America, stated that a man dreamt he saw a bridge collapse. He was so impressed that he went to the…

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The Rock Train Collision

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 4

The Railway Appeals Board dismissed the appeal of a night officer against his dismissal in connection with the recent collision at The Rock. Appellant…

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Kiewa Valley Association. Dederang v. Mongan's Bridge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 47

This match was played on the ground of the last named club on 9 th inst. The teams were even, and it was an interesting and exciting game throughout. The…

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Heavy Railway Expenditure

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 32

The report of the Chief Commissioner of Railways shows that on the year the railway gross earnings increased by £257,512, while the working expenses increased by…

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