COMMERCIAL. John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date 20th May, 1916:—
Wool.—The wool market remains firm and unchanged. It is expected that the Brisbane sales, at which close on 40,000 bales are to be…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1916
866 stories in Murray's papers · page 19 of 44
The Fine Response of the Teachers. Euberta, Narandera-road, Wagga
Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner," and I hope you will accept me as one of your nieces. I go to the Euberta public school, 13 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →"Strategic" Railways Approved
Since Mr. Fisher left Australia very little has been heard of the scheme which he propounded for the construction of a strategic railway connecting Port Augusta…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →Man's Body on Railway Line
The body of a man whose name is unknown, but who is believed to be Michael M'Ginnis, of 198 M'llwraith street, North Carlton, was found on Wednesday night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Border Railways. Royal Commission's Visit to Albury. Committee to Prepare and Give Evidence
The visit of the Royal Commission to Albury next Monday to inquire into the question of border railways, and to hear evidence concerning the alleged delays of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Long Motor Trip. Adelaide to Sydney. in a Dodge Brothers' Motor Car
Although the Dodge Bros, motor car was only introduced to Australia a few months ago, some long journeys have already been made by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor-Car Case. Plaintiff Succeeds
Miss M. James, sister Of Mr W. James, who was knocked down by a motor car last New Year's Eve, between Leaford and Frankston,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Long Motor Trip Adelaide to Sydney in a Dodge Brothers Car
Although the Dodge Brothers motor car was only introduced into Australia a few months ago, some long journeys have already been made by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Proposed [?] Berrlgan Railway [?] Reply From Department
Mr P.p. Breen, [?] of the Balldale railway league, has received a communication from the Public Works Department, in reference. to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Recruiting by Train. Visit to the Riverina
The recruiting tour to the Goulburn Valley district and the Riverina district of New South Wales, which is being organised by the Victorian State Parliamentary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney City Railway. More Important Works Needed
Speaking at Coolamon, Mr. G. S. Bceby, leader of the Progressive party, strongly criticised the Government's fail[?]re to redeem its promises…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Border Railways. Isit T0 Albury of Joint Commission.is There Congestion at Albury? Railway Officers Say There Is Not
The joint-commission inquiring into Border railways arrived at Albury on Saturday morning, and inspected the Albury station yards, where, it is alleged,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Border Railways. Is There Ant Congestion? Wahgunyah-Corowa Connection Declared to Be Unncessary. Joint Commission Hears Evidence at Albury
The joint commission of inquiry into border railways eat at the Court House, Albury, yesterday, to hear evidence concerning the alleged congestion of traffic…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sleeper on Line. Railway Worker Committed. Peculiar Footprint Found
At the Wallerawang Police Court, Alfred Watson, a deviation worker, was charged before Mr. Jennings, P.M., with having, on May 18, placed three sleepers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Delays on the Railways. Reply From Me Commissioners. Delays to Be Obviated
Recently complaints were made to the Albury Chamber of Commerce, with regard to delays to goods sent between Albury and Sydney. In accordance with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Daring Motor Bandits Daylight Attack in Melbourne. Postal Clerks in Charge of £1800. Pepper Thrown in Eyes. Spectacles Prevent Injury. Highwaymen Escape in Motor Car. Melbourne
James M'Cartney and Robert J. Hughes, postal employes, who were in charge of about £1800, were attacked in Spencer street this morning by two motor bandits…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Attempted Train Wrecking
Alfred Watson, who was arrested in connection with the attempted train wrecking near Birruma, was before the Wallerawang Police Court, charged with…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Recruiting by Train. Victorian Party Visits Deniliquin Enthusiastic Reception and 28 RECRUITS
Following closely upon the Queen election on Empire Day, another somewhat memorable event took place locally during the week, and further helped to break the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney Market John Bridge and Co. Ltd. report un der date of 27th May, as follows:—
Wool: The latest news regarding oversea wool markets is of a distinctly favorable character, and indications point to excellent prospects for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Building
The Acting Premier says that the supply of steel, though still presenting difficulties, is not causing him the concern it did a month er so ago. Mr. Cann states that…
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