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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

761 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 39

No Indication of Offensive. Enemy Laying Roads and Rails

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. Perry Robinson, "The Times" correspondent on the West front says:—"The front remains quiet, the artillery being less active, except to the north. Behind…

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On the Western Front Bad Weather Retarding Operations. the French Kept Busy. All German Attacks Defeated. Aeroplane Activity. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

Reuters' correspondent at headquarters says that bad weather is restricting operations, and is in favor of surprise tactics, but the enemy…

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Shortage of Rolling Stock. Why Railway Services Cannot Be Improved. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

A deputation from Newcastle asked the Chief Hallway Commissioner to-day for improved services between Newcastle and Sydney…

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Henty-billabong Railway. Material at Henty. Line About to Commence

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 3

To the keen satisfaction of people of the Henty district, it now seems that the Henty-Billabong railway is to be commenced almost immediately…

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Plundering on the Railways. Ex-minister's Sensational Statement. Trucks of Wool Stolen in Transit. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 3

Mr. Agar Wynne, the late Minister for Railways, in a statement in the Victorian Legislative Assembly to-day declared that the railways were badly run. In each of…

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Thieving Railway Guard. Cadley's Trial Ends. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 3

After a retirement of an hour and a half, the special jury in the Criminal Court, in the case of John James Cadley, returned a verdict of guilty of larceny as…

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The Hemty-billabong Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 3

In the agricultural districts to be served by the above line of railway when constructed, is at present to be noticed more activity than usual in…

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Henty—billabong Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 4

Work has at last commenced in earnest on the construction of the railway. New rails, sleepers, and fish-plates are being orwarded to Henty in large quantities,…

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The Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

Work at the new bridge, known as Oeding's, is proceeding apace, and the Mayor (Ald. Parkin) anticipates that it will be available for traffic in about…

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Extra Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

Holiday-makars are advised that the afternoon and night trains on the Wahgunyah-Springhnrst lino will run tomorrow (Saturday). Why these trains…

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The "Mysterious Gun" Were Shells From Aeroplane

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 6

In connection with the Paris raid on Saturday, it is reported from the French capital that the warning issued by the authorities disturbed…

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A Soldier Killed. Run Over by Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 3

Early on Monday morning the body of a man was found by Constable Martin on the railway line near Richmond station. Papers found in the…

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New York in 24 Hours. Aeroplane Plans for the Near Future. Swift Long-distance Flights

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 4

Every day brings nearer the new end marvellous age of long-distance flying for the peaceful' purposes of the world. As soon as the war has ended the…

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Railway Thieves

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 32

Startling allegations regarding the extent of pillaging in the Victorian railway service, and the existence of an organised gang of thieves engaged in depredations…

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The Motor Age Interesting Exhibits in Sydney. At the Royal Show

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 1

We learn that complete arrangements have been made by Messrs. Dalgaty and Co. Ltd., Sydney, for a particularly good motor exhibit at…

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Motor Club Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 3

The secretary has received, and granted, an application from two members, wishing to lower the record put Up by single-cyliuder machines…

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Henty-daysdale Railway Construction Work Begins

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 3

Work, has at last commenced in earnest the construction of the railway (writes a Henty correspondent) Now rails, sleepers, and fish plates are…

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Plundering the Railways. Ex-minister's Sensational Statement

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. Agar Wynne, the late Minister for Railways, in a statement in the Victorian Legislative Assembly on Friday, declared that the railways were…

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Riverina Railways

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

A committee meeting of the newly formed Henty, Daysdale Ringwood Extension Railway League will be held at the Coreen Hall on Wednesday next,…

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The Victorian Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 3 April 1918 · page 1

Mr Agar Wynne, late Minister of Railways in the Victorian Assembly, declared that, the railways were badly run. In each of the best two years…

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