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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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The Railway Strike. SYDNEY

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

There is a hopeful feeling in Government circles that the negotiations for the return of the miners will result successfully. Another 1000 national…

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Aeroplane at Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

Special trains from Deniliquin and Echuca motor cars, and horse-drawn vehicles of every description bought together a big crowd of people at…

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The Big Strike. Apparently Collapsing. (Country Edition, continued). Mr. Fuller Makes an Important Statement. Respecting the Coal Supplies. the Railway Men Make a Demand on Strike Committee All Coal Except Railway Coal Declared "White." Coal Problem Discussed in Federal Parliament. Sydney, Friday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 1

Mr. Fuller has made the following statement in reference to the coal crisis: (1) The volunteer coal miners are producing 3000 tons per day;…

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The Railway Strike. SYDNEY, Monday, 4.30 p.m

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 2

Several mass meetings are proceeding to consider the situation. The general belief is that the strikers now realise that they are up against a…

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The Railway Strike. Sydney

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 September 1917 · page 2

The Trolleymen and Draymen's Union last night carried a resolution deciding to remain solid against resumption of work…

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The Train Reaches Cargelligo. Newrie Farm, Cargelligo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is quite a long time since I last wrote to you. I often think of my "Banner" correspondents, and wonder how those are getting on whom I…

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Strike Nearing Its End. Good Railway Services Dealing with the Coal Government Won't Budge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 19

Though the unionists' position with regard to the general strike is at present complicated, it may be said that the varying decisions of the Union Defence…

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Few Tramwaymen Out

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 28

There are only about 340 tramway strikers who have not signed application forms…

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Cost of Railway Engines

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 32

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Brookfield asked the Minister for Works:—"Is it a fact that the Eveleigh works turn out engines of the 'P' class at £750 less…

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State Estimates. £3,992,139 to Be Expended. Votes for Riverina Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 4

In the Assembly on Wednesday night Mr. Fuller brought up the estimates of expenditure of the Government on account of public services and other…

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Motoring Notes

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 3

In a paper read before the Coventry Engineering Society (England), Mr E. A. Watson, M.Sc., brought forward a point which illustrates…

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Railway Returns. St Rathmerton—tocumwal Extension. Standing Committee's Report

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 3

The railway connection between Strathmerton and Tocumwal seems to be at last coming into its own. It has been a matter of mystery to…

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Our Railway Service

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

Word has been received at the railway station that trains on the Wahgunyah line will run as per-time-table previous to the strike, on and after the…

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Motoring Notes

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

In a paper read before the Coventry. Engineering Society (England). Mr. E. A. Watson, M Sc., brought forward a point which illustrated how we were…

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Fatal Motor Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 1

A motor car capsized between Orbost and Delegate. A young woman was killed, and four other persons were injured…

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The Motor Traffic Act. (The Editor "The Riverine Grazier')

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 4

Sir,—May I draw your attention to the negligence in the administration of the regulations under the Motor Traffic Act…

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Railway Strike in Argentine

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

The Argentine is in the throes of a nation-wide railroad strike, which has completely paralysed all rail communication. Many cities are…

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Railway Strike in Argentine

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

The Buenos Ayres railway men have decided on a general strike. TO-DAY'S LATEST. MESSAGES FROM THE WESTERN…

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East-west Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Watt), in the House of Representatives last week, informed Mr. Fenton that he could not yet say definitely…

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Motor Car for Hire

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

In our advertising columns Mr. J. G. Brown (late of Bufford and Co.) announces that he has an up-to-date 5- seater touring car for hire, and is…

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