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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

847 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 43

The Siberian Railway. Germans Would Blow Up

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

According to despatches from Pohin, an attempt is to be made by a German party to destroy portion of the Trans-Siberian railway…

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Curtailed Train Service. Postal Arrangements

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 1

The following mail re-arrangements came into force on Monday, the 11th inst., in consequence of the curtailed train service:--…

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Giving Account of Stewardship. Mr. Griffiti's Railway Works, Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Prior to handing over the Public Works Department to Mr. Cann to-day Mr. Griffith compiled a statement of public works carried out during the four and a half…

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Motoring Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Messrs Schlosenger and Austin; of Melbourne had a very unpleasant experience at Yarrawonga on Wednesday evening last(says the "Mecury.")…

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Curtailed Train Service. Postal Arrangements

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 1

The following mail re-arrangements came into force on Monday, the 14th inst., in consequence of the curtailed train service:--…

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On the Road to Aubers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 21

A Paris communique issued on Saturday afternoon states:—"The British captured several trenches, and reached a road known as the street of Hell, running towards…

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A Motor Fatality. Run Over by His Own Machine

The Independent · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 2

A shocking motor fatality occurred at Windsor (Melbourne) on Saturday night, when Mr J. G. Turton, who was connected with the Massey-Harris Co., was knocked…

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By Electric Telegraph. Man Terribly Injured. Run over by Railway Trucks. SYDNEY

The Independent · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 2

W. Duggan, guard, residing at Goulburn, while uncoupling some trucks during shunting operations near Moss Vale early this morning was knocked down. The…

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Motor Traction

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 16

The fruit marketing question is becoming such an important factor in the year's returns that orchardists are compelled to cut the cost in every possible direction. One…

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Motor-cars for Germany

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 24

"The Matin" states that Germany, when preparing for the war, ordered 8000 motor waggons from an American company. These waggons were to be used for…

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Armoured Motor-cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 38

The newest of all new things which this war has brought to light is the armoured motor-car, less known than the aeroplane, now being used as a fighting force of…

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The State Railways Statement by Mr Griffith Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 6

Prior to handing the Works Department over to Mr. Cann to-day Mr. Griffith compiled a statement of public works carried out during his four and…

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Cycling and Motoring

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 4

A Volunteer Cycling Battalion is to be inaugurated in England. The Corps is to ho used for home defences and will act in various…

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Transaction in Motor Tyres Question of Allowance

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court on Thursday, before Messrs W. Scott, P.M., and H. Hawkins, J.P., the Continental C. and G. Rubber Co., of Melbourne,…

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Furious Motor Driving

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 2

Before Messrs, W. Scott, P.M. and H. Hawkins J.P., on Thursday at the Police Court, Alfred Churchill Emry was charged with riding a motor cycle at a…

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Railway Accident. To Picnic Train at Ballarat. Twenty-four Passexqkhs Injured Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 March 1915 · page 3

Whilst a big railway picnic was returning by train to Ballarat last night, and was nearing Ballarat West, a collision occurred between the engine of the Dim…

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Curtailed Train Service

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 3

The secretary of the Walla Walla F. and S. Association has received the following communication from the Chief Commissioner's Office, Railway…

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Hay Municipal Council. Report of Delegates on Railway Deputation

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 3

At last Monday night's Council meeting, Ald Clarke reported that Ald. Wilkinson and himself, Mr H. P…

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Victorian Railways. Unfavorable Returns

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 3

The revenue derived from the Victorian Railways compares very unfavorably, with that of previous years. From July 1, 1913, to March 14, 1914, the…

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Increasing the Mortality of Stock Fodder Held Up on Railways. the Station in South-eastern Riverina

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 25 March 1915 · page 3

The drought-prevailing conditions in south-eastern Riverinu are a[?]uning a serious aspect. Hot days and colu nights, with frequent medications of a change, but…

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