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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 1

With the appointment a few days ago of Mr. John Leo Bridge as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of…

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John Bridge & Co. Growth and Extension

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

We have been supplied by John John Bridge and Co. with some recent figures indicating the continued progress of the firm's business. Even…

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"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will this year show…

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Waggons Rough on the Roads. Dunholm, Walbundrie

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I like reading the Children's Page very much. The weather is getting very hot now, uncle. Our school re-opened on January 29. I like…

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Lockhart Shire Roads. Question of Raising Formations

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

Lockhart shire councillors had a lengthy discussion on loads last week, the general feeling being that the present system was not…

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Opening of the New Bridge at Bulgandra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 46

The day for the official opening of the now bridge at Bulgandra over the Billaboner was a beautiful one, and as a consequence the local residents were present…

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Wool Appraisement. Appointment of Mr. J. L. Bridge

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

The appointment of Mr John Leo. Bridge, a member of the staff of the wool department of John Bridge and Co., as an appraiser under the War…

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New Bridge at Bulgandra. Cr. J. H. Balpour Performs Opening Ceremony

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

The day of the official opening of the new bridge at Bulgandre over the Billbong was a beautiful one, and as a consequence the local residents…

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A Success Sermon on "If!"" An Inspiring Article Which You Should Road and Think About

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

In life's landscape the most, conspienous thing toward the west where the sun sets in failure is "If." So many lives are grave[?]ards of…

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A Railway Smash near Carcoar SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

A railway smash, caused by wheat trucks breaking away, occurred near Carcoar yesterday. The damage is estimated at about £3000. The…

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Railway Rates for Artificial Manures

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 28

The Railway Commissioners state that there is much misapprehension amongst farmers as to the operation of the new railway rates on artificial manures. The…

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Gas Coal for Motors

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 3

Attempts are being made to employ illuminating gas for internal combustion engines, the gas being compressed in tubes at a high pressure and…

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The Yarrawonga Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

The work of improvements to the Yarrawonga bridge, at a cost of £4,000, will be commenced shortly…

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Shire Roads and Graders. Question of Raising Formations

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 3

Lockhart shire councillors had a lengthy discussion on roads recently, the general feeling being that the present system was not satisfactory,…

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Train Facilitates to Tocumwal. Night Service Refused

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 3

At the meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council on Monday last, a communication was read from the Victorian Railway Commissioners,…

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The Care of Cream. While on the Road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 17

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is on the road, but it is a very common…

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Dairying. the Care of Cream. While on the Road

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is on the road, but it is a very…

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The Whealbah Bridge Approach. Carrathool Shire Gets a Grant. And Takes Immediate Action

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Those interested in the Whealbah bridge will remember that for some time the Carrathool shire council, and the Department of Works, have held different…

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Tocumwal Guardian Riverina Echo. and Finley Free Press. (Established: 1897.) FRIDAY, 9th MARCH, 1917 Local and General. Train Service

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

The matter of the night train to Tocumwal, which engaged the attenof the Progress Association at their last meeting was brought up at the…

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Railway Time Table

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

As so many residents and travellers are still under the impression that the up train from Rocumwal to Narandera stays at Jerilderie Station for…

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