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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

636 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 32

Tuppal Creek Bridge

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 December 1917 · page 2

Crs. W. Bowtell and G. Howat, members of the Murray Shire Council, interviewed Conargo Council on Monday morning in reference to the…

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Shire Engineer’s Report. Roads That Need Attention

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 4

At the meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council on Monday last the engineer (Mr H. W. Thomas) reported as follows :—…

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Train Service

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 2

With reference to the reopening of the train service to Tocmnwal we wired the Railway Commissioners last week for definite…

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Kille[?] by a Train Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 1

The mangled remains, of a man named Hobert Armstrong were found on the railway line near.Parromatta this morning: It is stated the driver…

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Fuppal Greek Bridge. New Structure to Be Erected

The Independent · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 4

The president of the Murray Shire (Cr. Bowtell) and Cr. Howat waited upon the Conargo Shire Council at their meeting last week in reference to…

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State Motors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 33

Some complaint has been made respecting the working and management of the State motor garage. Consequently the Minister for Works arranged for a…

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Motor Accident

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 1

William Griffiths, 16 years[?] claimod £2000 from C. E. Waters and Goy for Injuries received through defendants' motor knocking him down…

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Hospital Sunday Movement. the Last Band Trip. Brocklesby on Sunday. an Appeal for Motor Cars

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

After being on duty for the past nine consecutive Sundays without a break, the Border Brass Band intends to make the final trip of this season to…

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The Damaged Bridge

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

Mr. Reed, an officer from the Public Works Department, Sydney, is, at present in Corowa directing the work of re-crecting the bridge near Oeding's,…

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Corowa-Culcaira Train. Altered Time-table. Deputation to the Minister

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 3

A deputation representing the Corowa Municipal Council Corowa progress Association, and the Corowa Traders' Association interviewed the…

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Train Service

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 2

After having been suspended for approximately five months the Victorian train service to Tocumwal was resumed on Monday last. All the…

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Special Excursion Train

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 2

A special excursion train will leave Tocumwal for Melbourne on Monday next, [?]th inst., at 4 a.m., for the benefit of these who desire…

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Extra Train on Wahgunyah. Line

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

The following official notice has been Issued:--Wahgunyah Line.--On 22nd December the 3 p.m. from Wahgunyah to Springhurst and the 9.9 p.m. down…

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Railway Economy in Victoria

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 41

The Victorian Minister of Railways, Mr. Agar Wynne, has not been long in putting into motion machinery which will reduce the cost of railway administration. His…

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Motor Accident Car Overturns Occupants' Narrow Shave

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 3

A motor car accident which was nearly attended with fatal results happened on Thursday last at Bundure Station. A party consisting of…

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Broe’s Bridge to be Removed Council’s Decision

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 2

The small bridge on the north road, known as Broe’s budge (near Mr P. W. Maher’s), which was damaged during the recent floods, is to be removed, and…

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Government Taking Over the U.s. Railways

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 2

Renters' Agency at Washington states that President Wilson ced on Wednesday night that he will assume the possession and operation…

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