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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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A Reminder from John Bridge & Co., Ltd., to Woolgrowers

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1917 · page 4

Woolgrowers ! We press most earnestly upon yon the importance of not missing the present opportunity of giving our assistance to the caus[?]…

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Russia's Roads

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

Russia ia almost a roadless land. It is inconceivable to the foreign visitor who baa ever left the beaten track of the railways in Russia how…

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Train Derailed

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon (22nd inst.) The down train from Narandera to Tocumwal was derailed at the 410 mile post, 8 mile up the line from…

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That Nowranie Bridge

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 5

Sir,—A short time ago Cr Olsen brought the matter of a bridge over the South Creek forward, and was asked to hold the matter over until…

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The Government Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday last Mr. E. Way pumped the water out of the washaway hole at Oding's bridge and it is now ready for examination. The work of…

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Truck Overturns. Train Derailed Near Jerilderie

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

An accident happened to the down mixed train from Narrandera, when eight miles from Jerilderie, on Thursday of last week. A truck in…

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Reminder From John Bridge & Co. Ltd. to Woolgrowers

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 1

Woolgrowers we press most carnestly upon you the importance of not missing the present opportunity of giving your assistance to the cause of…

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The Driving of Kelly. Wagga-road, Lockhart

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 12

Bear Uncle Jeff,—This is the first letter I have written to the Children's Page. Please will you accept me as one of your nephews. I go to school with my brother…

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A Reminder From John Bridge & Co., Ltd. to Woolgrowers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

Woolgrowers! we press most earnestly upon you the importance of not missing the present opportunity of giving your assistance to the cause of…

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A Fourth Class Boy. sWagga-road, Lockhart

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—Please will you accept me as one of your many nephews. I am ten years old. My brother and I have four miles to drive to school. We have…

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American Railway Transport

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 22

All the railways east of Chicago have agreed to pool their facilities to relieve the present tremendous war traffic burden. Government officials have approved of the…

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Motoring Notes

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

France has 14,000 touring cars in the service of her Army, which cost approximately about £600 a year each to run for spares, tyres,…

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Disgraceful Attack on Mr. Hughes. at the Warwick Railway Station. Police Refuse to Act. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

A disgraceful scene took place at Warwick, Queensland, where Mr. Hughes was attacked and assaulted by a howling mob. He was rescued…

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Western Recruiting Train

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 1

The recruits gained by the officers of the Western Recruiting Train arrived, at Sydney to-day, and marched to Martin Place, where Professor…

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Queensland Railway Requirements

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 1

The Railway Department of Queensland intends resuming, for railway purposes, the Trades Hall land and buildings at Brisbane…

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Dissatisfied Railway Men

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 1

The Liverpool railway men have decided to call a truce on the go-slow policy, and resume normal working immediately, but if a satisfactory…

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The Barooga Bridge. Still Impassable

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1917 · page 2

Mr H. W. Thomas, the Berrigan shire engineer, on Tuesday evening stated that the Barooga road was impassable for traffic. The work of…

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Train Alterations Branch Lines and Main Line. Daily Tiiain From Wagga to Oaklands Sydney: Mail, 15 Minutes Earlier

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 1

Important, alterations have been made in the running of the State trains, and the list of alterations so far as it affects the Southern line and…

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The New Railway. Hiawatha, West Wyalong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I can read the Children's Page now, and I like reading the letters. My pony has a foal, and will you please give me a name for her. I think…

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Railway Crane

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 2

A crane has been constructed at the local railway station by the Victorian authorities facilitate the [?]ment of goods from New…

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