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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

866 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 44

Strike of Boys in Tramway Shops. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 3

It is said that pressure is to be brought to bear on the shop boys who have gone out on strike in the tramway repair shops, to induce them to return to work The shops…

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New Railway Line Opened

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 3

A new railway line was opened from Flemington to Glebe Island to-day…

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Women Cleaners for Railway Carriages. Sydney

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

The Railway Department is finding that the introduction of female labor for cleaning carriages is proving a great success. The innovation will release many…

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Murder in a Motor Car. Clues Followed in Vain. Melbourne

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

Activity by the detective police is being shown in the search for the person who murdered William Haines, chauffeur, on the Bulleen road, near Heidelberg…

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A Clear Road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 15

In a certain village down South there was a physician noted for his reckless motor driving. One day when he answered the telephone a woman's voice asked him…

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"John Bridge" Wool Sale Another Attractive List

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 1

Worthy in all regards to rank with the several fine sales held by them during the present year is the latest one hold by John Bridge and Co. on…

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Fall From a Bridge. Wodonga Resident Injured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. John Hughes, a Victorian railway carpenter, met with an accident yesterday afternoon, whilst at work on the bridges over the Wodonga Flats. He slipped and…

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Homebush Sales. John Bridge and Co. report under date 26th.February, 1916:—

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 1

Wool.—The market continues to favor sellers, though the selections indicate the rapid approach of the end of the season. Still, out of an offering…

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Suicide of an Engine Driver. Who Drove the Limited Express. Between Albury and Junee. Body Taken From a Train

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 4

"It is a sad enough thing to see a man, practically in his prime, dead; but the evidence seems to disclose that he was under the influence of liquor and certainly…

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The Motor World. Dodge Brothers' Motor Car a Great Success

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 47

First, shipments of the Dodge Brothers' Motor Car have been landed, and more than fulfil the anticipations formed concerning the general excellence of its…

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Heavy Railway Pay Sheet

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 33

The Minister for Education spoke at a meeting of the Annandale Political Labour League concerning the recent industrial claims affecting the wages of railway…

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Northern Territory Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 33

With regard to Northern Territory development, the proposed extension of the railway from Katherine River to Bitter Springs, concerning, which the debates in…

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From Teacher to Tram Conductor. Springfield, Kyeamba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is such a long time since I have written to you. I suppose you thought I had forgotten you. Our teacher is not coming back again, as he…

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Randwick Tramway Repair Shop. Strikers Still Out Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

A conference of the trades allied to the electrical unions was held to day to consider the trouble causal by the strike of shop-boys at the Randwick tramway repair…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers Car

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 3

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

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Cricket. Albury B v. RAILWAY

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

The above match, which was commenced last Saturday, will be continued this afternoon on the Albury sports ground turf wicket. On the first innings Albury had…

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Motor Car Murder Masks and False Moustaches. Discovered in Waterhole. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 2

Masks, false moustaches, faked motor car numbers, and other material used by motor bandits, have been found in a waterhole near the scene of the…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Car, a Great Success

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 2

First shipments of the Dodge Brothers Motor Car have been landed, and more than fulfil the anticipations formed concerning the general excellence of its…

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Scarlet Fever Passenger. Travels in a Train

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 3

Carl William Bradhurst as brought to the Central Police Court, Sydney on Thursday to answer an unusual information. Inspector Curry alleged that defendant…

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The Motor Car Murder. Useful Clubs Obtained. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 3

With the object of assisting in clearing up the mystery surrounding the murder of William Patrick Hames, chaufieur, on the Bullen road on Tuesday, many people…

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