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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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No Motor for Recruiting Doctors' Examining Pees Unpaid

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

At a well-attended meeting of the Riverina Recruiting Association, held Junee on Thursday evening, regret was expressed that the Defence…

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Motor Smash. Singleton

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

A serious motor accident occurred last night on the Maitland road, two miles from here. One paseengsr was seriously injured and the others were…

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A Tram Fatality

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 1

An attempt to cross from one compartment to another on a moving tram resulted in the death of an eldderly man, believed to be Mr. A. P…

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Moulamein Railway. League Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Moama Moulamein Railway League was held at North Wakool station on Saturday, when business of considerable importance was…

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Moulamein Railway

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Moama-Moulamein Railway League was held at North Wakool Station on Saturday, 31st ult., when business of considerable…

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The Value of the Country Press What Mr L. G. Bridge Says

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 4

Mr Leslie G. Bridge, deputy chairman of the firm of Messrs John Bridge and Co., Ltd., of Sydney, wis in Tamworth for the show. Mr…

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Aeroplane Thrills

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 1

The work of the pilot of an aeroplane is a ticklish profession. The engine needs constant watching, the controls by which he dips or soars…

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Round the World by Aeroplane

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

There is at least one reason why I want the war to end before I reach the bedridden stage of existence. I look forward to the time when I shall be able…

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"John Bridge" Picture

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 5

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., have recently opened a department through which the man on the land pay obtain most of the articles needed in his…

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The Yarrawonga Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

In regard to the. Yarrawonga bridge approach the Victorian Minister of Publie Works is arranging with the successful tenderers (Messrs. Wallace and…

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Main Roads Board Wanted

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 23

Replying to a deputation from the Automobile Club of Australia (which asked for the appointment of a Main Roads Board), the Minister for Local…

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Motors at the Show. The Car Magnificient at the Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 7

The beautiful lines of the new "Mit[?]ell Six" Car, and the phenomenal records it has put up in New South Wales during the last twelve months…

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Motors at the Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 7

Tho Car Magninctent at the show The beautiful lines of the new "Mitchell Six" Car, and the records it has put up in Now South…

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"John Bridge" Picture

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 5

John Bridge, and Co., Ltd., have recently opened a department through which the man on the land may obtain most of the articles needed in his…

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Varied Conditions of Motoring

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 7

ca11 for different types of covers. The tyres illustrated are two types used for work, but on this occasion they have general work. A glance at the sections…

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Motors at the Show. The Car Magnificient at the Show

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 7

The beautiful lines of the new "Mitchell Six" Car, and the phenomenal records it has put up in Now South Wales during the last twelve months…

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Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge. Timber Structure to Be Dismantled

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 4

In regard to the Yarrawonga-Mulwala bridge approach, the Victorian Minister of Public Works is arranging with the successful tenderers…

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Main Roads Board

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 33

A deputation from the Automobile Club waited on the Minister for Local Government (Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald) to urge the appointment of a Main Roads Board to…

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Attempted Train Wrecking

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

An unsuccessful attempt to wreck a train was made near the Redfern Tunnel last night. A piece of Oregon timber, eight feet long, six feet wide…

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A John Bridge Exhibit

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 6

Thousands of visitors to the great Agricultural Pavilion had their attention arrested by an immense water-color sketch hung immediately over the…

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