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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

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Railwaymen's Demands

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 22

The agreement which has been entered into between the railway companies and their employees in Great Britain, as a result of the increased cost of living caused…

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Railway Markets Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 1

At the railway markets to-day 58 trucks were offered and 16 passed chaff was down 5s, but other commodities una lered. Wheaten chaff, choice…

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Cycling and Motoring

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

One of the most appreciated gilts that King George received at Christmas time came from the Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior. This gift, which…

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Heavier Rails for Railways

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4
Also in The Riverine Grazier

It is apparent that the rapidly increasing weights of both locomotives and loaded cars of all descriptions in America will soon make a heavier rail…

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Railway Retrenchment (?)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 2

On Monday last the curtailed train arrangements came into force on the Corowa Culcairn line in keeping with most branche lines in N.S.W., and as a result…

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New Aeroplane. a Shipwright's Invention

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 3

The true "lund and water" type of aeroplane— an air machine that can both rise form and sight upon land and water alike—has as…

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Wodonga Shire Council. Purchase of Road Making Machinery

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

A special meeting of the wodonaga Shire Council was held last night, to consider the report of the deputation which recently waited on the Minister for Public…

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Heavy Storm at Wyalong 4½ Inches in Two Hours at Cudgellico. Washaways on the Railway. Wyalong

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

A heavy storm occurred here this, evening, and in a short time the town was completely flooded. There were several washaways, including one on the railway…

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Wagga-humula Railway Sent Interesting Facts

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

In connection with the Wagga to Humula railway line, Mr Bernard the retiring engineer gave some interesting facts at Wagga…

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Hire of Motor Cycle. Small Debts Court Claim

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

Before Messrs John Kelly and A. Jameson, J’s.P., in Small Debts Court on Thursday, a case in which Robert F. Jewell claimed £5/10/- from…

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General Cable News. Scottish Railwaymen's Pay. London

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

The Scottish Railway Companies have granted the railwaymen the some increase in wages as that granted by the English Companies…

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Curtailed Train Service. Postal Arrangements

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

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

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Another German Air Raid Aeroplane Drops Bombs in Essex. Residence in Colchester Damaged. LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

A German aeroplane dropped an incendiary bomb in a field at Braintree, a market town in Essex, 15 miles north-cast of London. Another bomb was dropped a…

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The Reduced Train Services. Shire and Municipal Councils Arrange a Deputation

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

At last night's Municipal Council meeting a letter was read from the Shire Clerk, Waradgery Shire, re the curtailed train service, stating that…

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German Aeroplane Raids Essex Attacks on Merchantmen Anger Neutrals British Scheme for National Wheat Reserve Kaiser Suffering From Throat Trouble Eastern War Theatre. the Dardanelles Fight. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

The official Turkish account of the bombardment of the Dardanelles forts by an allied battleship squadron states that the visiting warships fired 600 shots, killing…

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New Albury Hospital Art Union. Motor Car Disposed of Mr. G. Pollard, Junr., of Bonegilla the Winner

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

Crowds of people attended the Albury Town Hall last night in connection with the drawing of the art union in aid of the new Albury Hospital Building Fund. The…

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Motor Tax

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

Under the taxation scheme which recently became law motor car and motor cycle owners up to Saturday last had paid £25,692. This sum is in addition to…

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Sensational Motor Accident. Cab Bolts Down Bank

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

A sensational motor accident occurred near Molong on Tuesday. A car containing six persons, was proceeding towards the river bridge at…

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A Motorist Fined

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

At the Rutherglen polies court on Friday last, before Mr. Heaven, P.M. and Mr. Parry, J. P. James Crisfield was charged with negligently driving a…

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