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Railways, roads & transport, 1914

1,259 stories in Murray's papers · page 45 of 63

Ganada and Empire Britain Accepts Troops. Attempt to Blow Up Railway. Ottawa

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 5

The British Government has formally accepted Canada's offer to send an army corps to England. Thr force will probably be held there a fortnight for additional…

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Straight Railways

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 4

The route selected for the proposed race between an aeroplane and an express train—from St Petersburg to Moscow—is the most, favourable that…

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Football. RAILWAY v. East End

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 2

Notwithstanding the fact that a number of people were visiting the military sports at Echuca and the day was not a good one for football, a very fair number…

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Foreigner Shot Dead on Tyne Bridge. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 August 1914 · page 3

A patrol challenged n foreigner on the Tyne bridge. The man ondeaverd to escape, and he was shot dead…

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Girl's Body on Railway Line. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 August 1914 · page 2

The dead body of a girl, about 18 years of age, was found ent to places on the railway line between Bankala and Rockdale last night. So for the remains have…

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The European War. Germany Threatens Italy. German Advance on Luxembourg. Russians and Germans in Contact. German Spies As Priests. Two German Battleships Sunk. German Debtroyer Sunk. King of Belgium Will Lead His Troops. Zeppelin Airship Wrecked. Aeroplane Destroyed. Aviators Shell, Vibe. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

All unconfirmed report from Paris states that Germany has informed Italy that unless she supports her allies war will be declared againts her. Rumors are also about of Turkey's severance from the Triple…

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Border Railways. Uniform Fees For Joint Commission Agreed To

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 4

Proposals for the construction of a number of railways on the border of New South Wales and Victoria have been referred to a joint commission,…

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Proposed Railway to Balranald. Visit of Delegates of Kerang-Gonn-Balranald Railway League

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 3

The public meeting convened by Mr. George Hindson to meet the delegates of the Kerang-Goun-Balranald Railway League took place on Wednesday…

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An Aeroplane Brought Down

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

A German aeroplane, which was [?] over Namar, was brought to the ground, and two military [?]…

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Henty Motor Car Fire. Driver Bird Committed for Trial

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 3

The coroner at Albury Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M., concluded yesterday the magisterial inquiry regarding the origin of the fire at Henry on June 4, when a motor car…

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Smuggling by Aeroplane

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 6

According to the Paris "Journal," smuggling has been carried on by aeroplane on the Belgian frontier. The aeroplane did not actually land…

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Aeroplane Brought Down

The Independent · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

An aeroplane flying over the Tamur was brought down by fire from the Belgian forts. Two German officers were injured, and the machine captured…

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Murray Bridge Guarded

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 3

A special guard of railway men has been placed on the Murray bridge at Echucaby the Victorian railway authorities. Six [?] are on duty, and will relieve one…

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Troop Train Wrecked

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 45

A train near the Canadian mobilisation camp at Valcartier, near the city of Quebec, fell through a bridge, three persons being killed. It is believed that a…

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Roads Guarded and Destroyed

The Independent · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

All main roads in Belgium are closely guarded. The highways along which German troops are expected to come have been…

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Another "Flying Train." Speed of 500 Miles an Hour

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 6
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

Mr. Esson, a partner in the firm of Rodway & Eason Limited, of Blrmingham, who is resident at Cape Town for reason of health, has designed a train…

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Great Battle Pending. a Battle Front of Two Hundred Miles. Main Roads Guarded

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

There is a consensus of opinion that a great battle is pending between the Germans and the Anglo-French-Belgian allies. Forces aggregating over two million of…

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Autsralian Motor Industry Affected

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 33

The majority of those engaged in the motor trade, not only in this State, but the whole Commonwealth, are deeply concerned in regard to the effect the…

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The Burning of a Motor Car

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 47

That wearisome magisterial enquiry, touching the origin of the fire at Henty on June 4, when a motor car, owned by Mr. J. P. A. Morley, of Melbourne, was…

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