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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

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Four Estates Resumed. Along Wyalong-cudgel-lico Railway

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 6

It was announced last week that the State Government has resumed four estates along the route of the Wyalong-Lake Cudgellico railway,…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Mangoplah-Henty Road To the Editor of "The Observer."

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Saturday 28 August 1915 · page 3

Sir,—I would like to place before your readers a few points, not mentioned in your issue of the 14th inst, by 'Not a Three…

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Motor Car Covers

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Saturday 28 August 1915 · page 3

With reasonable care and action, the life of motor-car covers can be almost doubled. Few motorists realise how quickly…

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Football., RAILWAY v. East End

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 August 1915 · page 2

The competition is now drawing to a close, and the defeat of East End by Railway on Wednesday deprives the former team of any chance of gaining…

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N.S.W. Railwaymen's Annual Dinner. the War and the Sturdy Producers. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 30 August 1915 · page 2

Speaking at the annual dinner of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Officers' Association last night, the State Governor (Sir Gerald Strickland) said…

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Wodonga Shire. Or. H. Beardmore Re-elected President. Increased Rates Foreshadowed Huge Expenditure on Roads

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 31 August 1915 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Wondonga Shire Council yesterday, Cr. H. Beard more, the retiring president, was reelected president for the causing yea,…

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A Railway Tragedy

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 August 1915 · page 2

A railway tragedy occurred on Thursday evening opposite Thompson's gatehouse, 150 yards on the Albury side of the Wagga railway station, where an…

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Construction of Albury-wodonga Road. Tenders to Be Called

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 3

At the meeting of the Wodonga Shire Council yesterday, the engineer, Mr. W. J. Andrew, informed the council that the amended plans and specifications for…

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Man Cut Down by Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 33

At about 9 o'clock on Monday night, Mr. F. Thompson, railway officer at Wagga railway station, heard groans coming from the railway line some fitty yards on the Wagga…

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Down with Measles. Cootamundra-road, Temora

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." I was seven yours old on August '4 I am not going to school now because I have got the measles. We…

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The Markets. Sydney Markets. John Bridge and Co. Ltd., report under date of 28th August as follows:—

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 6

Wool: Since last week we have little progress to report as regards private sales, all good long wools having been disposed of soon after the last auctions…

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Luxurious Motor Cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 19

One of the most luxurious railway trains is that used by the Czar of Russia, which is a veritable palace on wheels, replete with every comfort and luxury. But…

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Late Major-general Sir W. T. Bridges. the Obsequies. Impressive Ceremony at the Albury Railway Station

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2

With nought left to break the quiet save the [?]ipple of the blue Meditertanean the mortal remains of the late Major-General Sir William T. Bridges, Australia's first…

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Railway Markets Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 1

At the rail way markets to-day [?] trucks were offered, of which 16 passed. Wheaten chaff, choic etc [?], prime to 7s 6d good 6s; medium 4s 9d to [?]…

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The Urana Independent Published Every Friday. Telephone 28, Urana. Friday, September 3, 1915. LOCAL and General. Motor Car Accident

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2

On Saturday night last a motor car, driven by Mr. P. Rockliff, and containing a number of Urana footballers who were returning…

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In Gallipoli. British Win a Bridge. Submarine's Coup. Pour Transports Sunk. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 September 1915 · page 2

A Paris communique detailing operations in Gallipoli states that it is very calm on the southern front. Last week the British, in the northern zone, delivered…

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Motor Fatality Lady Passenger Killed SYDNEY

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Saturday 4 September 1915 · page 2

While John Crawford, age 28, was driving a motor car in Centennial Park, late last night, the wheel skidded and dashed into a…

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Motor Transport Marvels. The Part Petrol Plays in the War

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 September 1915 · page 3

It would not be polite to give the number of vehicles employed by the British Army, but when it is mentioned that over 20,000 men are now engaged…

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Science Notes. Useful for Motorists

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 September 1915 · page 3

No instrument in the whole line used by motorists is so frequently misused as the screwdriver. It seems second nature for a mechanic who happens to have one…

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In Other Lands. Progressive Argentina British Influenced I N Railways and Manufactures

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 September 1915 · page 6

Argentina is one of the few progressive countries where British influence overrides that of every other European nation. The Argentine is…

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