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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

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The Train service. a Reported Alteration

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 4

A report was current at Jerilderie last week (says the “Heiald”) that the railway authorities are contemplating running a daily passenger…

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Two New Border Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 26

The New South Wales Border Railways Commission's report has been drafted, and, it is understood, sent on to the Governor. It recommends the building of railways:—…

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Railway Honor Board

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 26

At the Albury railway station on Wednesday afternoon an honor roll, bearing the names of the former employes at the station who had done service for the…

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Opening the Railway. Koetong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 10

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is the first letter I have written to the "Banner." I have many friends writing to the paper. Koetong railway was opened on the 13th…

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Motor Ambulances for France

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 18

His Majesty the King inspected a number of motor' ambulances which have been presented to the French nation by the members of Lloyd's. They will operate…

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Border Railways. Royal Commission's Report

The Independent · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 2

The Border Railways Commission, consisting of the Parliamentary Public Works Committees of New South Wales and Victoria, has completed its investigations into…

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The Minister and the Railway Employers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 2

What next! The demand by a section of the railway and tramway workers upon the Minister for Railways that certain gentlemen…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Car

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 2

Regarding the Dodge Brothers motor car, for which Jas. Wilkinson has been appointed the local agent, it is very satisfactory to the sole agents…

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Railway Proposals. Morgan (S.a.) to Hay

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 4

Melbourne, Tuesday.—The, South Australian proposal to construct a railway line from Morgan in South Australia to Hay in New South Wales,…

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Man's Leg Crushed by Train. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 2

On arrival in the city this morning William Goodwin, 45, patern maker, of St. Leonard's road, Ascot Vale, felt unwell, and decided to return home. [?] tried to…

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Original Correspondence. Railway Wool Rates—Increase of 5 per cent. (The Editor "The Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 2

Sir,—The recent announcement by the Railway Commissioners, that they will henceforth decline all responsibility in regard to wool consignments, unless an…

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Motor Car Values. American Show Lessons

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 3

Chief Engineer of Dodge Brothers Declares Public Want Car With Standard Value. In reviewing what the automobile…

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N.s.w. Railway Commissioners

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 2

This (Tuesday) morning the N.S.W. Railway Commissioners will pay their annual inspection of the Corowa-Culcairn-line. The following in the official…

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Beautifying Albury Railway Station. Acting Commissioner Interviewed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

A deputation, consisting of the mayor (Ald. P. D. Burrows), Ald. Allan, and Mr. J. E. R. Fellowes, waited on Mr. Fraser, acting Railway Commissioner…

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Border Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

The Border Railways Commission's report has been drafted and it is understood, sent on to the Governor, as forecast in "The Age" recently. It…

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Train Connection. Deputation to Railway Commissioners

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 3

There was an attendance of some 200 peop[?]e at the Berrigan railway station on Wednesday afternoon to meet the Railway Commissioners on…

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Allied Airmen Attack Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 19

Sir Douglas Haig reported oil Saturday evening:—"Much successful air work has been carried out by our pilots, who dropped powerful, bombs on an important…

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Twice to Manly "Billars." Yalgogrin Road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I spent my Easter holidays in Sydney, and had a lovely time; twice I went to Manly, and en-joyed the trip over the water. I also…

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Minister Warns Railway Employees

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 33

In future all railway and tramway employees will be required to give a fair day's work for a fair day's pay, and must not waste time discussing political and social…

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City Railway to Be Built

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 32

Mr. Cann (Miniser for Works) stated that there was no apparent reason for delay in the construction of the city railway. Preliminary operations were in…

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