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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

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Border Railways. Moama-moulamein Line. Echuca

The Independent · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

The Border Railways Commission concluded its inquiry into the proposed Moama-Moulamein railway on Saturday. The Commissioners were…

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Railway Instructional, Car in Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

A modern railway car for the instruction of railway and tramway employes, has been two days in Albury. It is fitted with a full Westinghouse set and sections…

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Motor Murder Mystery. Suspects Remanded Till Next Friday. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

By the time that Mr.P. J. Dwyer, P.M., and the honorary justices had taken their seats on the bench this morning the City Court was uncomfortably crowded…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers Car. Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

The advent of Dodge Brothers' new car in the Australian market has been welcomed by many interested in the introduction of a car especially…

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Border Railway Lines

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 4

The Border Railways Commission completed its sitting at Kerang on Monday. Evidence vas given by Mr. Georgo H. Morton, secretary of the Kerang-Gonn-…

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Two Railway Fatalities. Soldiers the Victims. Brisbane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 3

A soldier named Charles Livermore was run over by a goods train, at Bundamba on Thursday night. He was killed outright. The man was evidently walking along the…

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Border Railways. Royal Commission’s Tour. Interesting Evidence. (By Our Reporter.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 4

The Bolder Railways Royal Commission after taking evidence at Echuca and Wamboota, proceeded by motor cars to Thule township, where…

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N,s.w. Railway Crisis Men May Strike To-day. Irritaion at Arbitration Court Delay. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 2

It is [?] that the railway men may strike on Monday. The trouble is due to the long time taken in bringing the men's [?]laims before the arbitration court. Now…

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Motor Car Record. Between Melbourne and Sydney. Mr. Boyd Edkins' Time: 16 Hours 55 Minutes

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 2

Mr Royd Edkins, a Sydney motorist, has lowered the motor car record between Melbourne and Sydney, having covered the distance-565 miles- in 10 minutes…

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British Conscription a "Sham." Agitators Weaken Cause Outspoken Railwaymen

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 3

Mr J. H. Thomas, M.P., Organising Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, addressing a meeting of railwaymen at Chester on Sunday, said…

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Rescued by Motor Cars. imprisoned Mariners

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 3

The fleet or armored motor cars commanded in Western Egypt by the Duke of Westminster has rescued all the imprisoned survivors form the British armed…

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The Motor Car Murder. Two Men Accused. Convicted As Vagrants

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 3

Two hours after conviction on charges of vagrancy in Melbourne, John Williamson, aged 42 years, of Princes street, Fitzroy, and Leslie Taylor, aged 27…

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A Motor Car and Jinker Collide at Midnight

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 1

A collision between a motor car and a pony and jinker occurred at about midnight on Friday in Reilly-parade, Fitzroy, at the corner of Brunswick street. A man…

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Border Railways. Inquiries of the Joint Commission. Stony Crossing and Wakool Visited

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 4

The Royal Commission on Border Railways visited Stony Crossing and Wakool on Wednesday, 15th inst, and heard evidence regarding the…

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Border Railways. the Joint Commission on Tour. Proposed Railway to Balranald. Five Local Witnesses Give Evidence. Splendid Display of District Products. the Commission Solicits Further Information. Which Route Considered Best As National Asset?

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

The Royal Commission, composed of representatives of the New South Wales and Victorian State Parliaments, for the purpose of gleaning, evidence in…

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"John Bridge" Hide Sale. Australasian Record Price

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 1

The produce section of John Bridge and Co.'s activities has long been known as being responsible for some outstanding results to producers. A…

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Narrow Escape From Death. Driver Pinker Under Waggon on Albury Wodonga Road

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 2

A sensational accident, with a narrow escape from being crushed to death, occurred to Mr. A. Rapsey yesterday morning…

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Stockinbingal-forbes Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 23

Residents within the area to be served by the Stockinbingal to Forbes railway wish the Minister to take steps to have the completed portion of that railway…

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City Railway to Be Built to Standard

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 33

In an interview, the Minister for Works said that, although he was not insisting upon a standard car for the city railway upon a standard basis. This meant that…

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Border Railway Commission at Howlong. Proposed Lines to Howlong on Both Sides. Evidence in Support of Melbourne As a Market

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 28

Tuesday was a red-letter day for Howlong and its district, the occasion being the taking of evidence by the Border Railways Royal Commission with regard to…

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