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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

761 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 39

Road Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 3

On Friday last while returning from Wahgunyah Mr. and Mrs. E. Buscall met with on accident (says the "Sun"). When opposite the residence…

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Doesn't Like Being Teased. Collie-road Gilgandra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner," and I hope yon will accept me as one of your nieces. I have not always lived in New South Wales. I…

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Railway Sports to Be "Dry." Bendigo

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

It is announced that the sports gathering to be held at Bendigo in connection with the Railway Picnic on September 14 will be "dry." The "Railway Picnic…

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More Motor Car Fees. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 3

On behalf of Mr. Barnes. Minister for Pailways, Mr. Lawson, the Premier, gave notice in the Legislative Assembly to-day that he would move on Tuesday for leave…

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Albury Railway Ambulance Corps

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 August 1918 · page 1

An examination took place at the railway station on Thursday. The class, which was instructed by Mr. W. Harris, was examined by Mr. J. J. De Putron, of…

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Setting Aside A Nonsuit. LEETHAM v. D. and M. RAILWAY

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 August 1918 · page 2

When the appeal by the plaintiff in the case of Thomas Leetham against the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Co. was called on before Sir William Cullen, C.J.,…

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On the Road to Amiens. Germans Withdraw for Ten Miles

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 2

The Germans have withdrawn between Montdidier and Moreuil, for ten miles…

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Enemy Aleen and His Motor Car

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 August 1918 · page 3

At a special sitting of the Bendigo city court on Monday Joseph Manseur Fahkring, a young man was charged under the Commonwealth War Precautions…

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Cebram Baregan Road. “Gap” Bridge in Progress

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 4

The embankment portion of tho Cobram-Barooga road on the New South Wales side of the Murray river is now in a very bumpy…

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Miraculous Escape From Death. Man Falls From Albury Ex. Press. Drops 25 Feet Through a Bridge

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 2

A man named William Brighton Wilson, aged about 35, and said to be a resident of South Albury, had a remarkable o cape from instant death last night. He…

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A Staircase Fatality. Motor Importer's Fate. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 3

Mr. Jerome Weetman, a well-known Sydney motor importer, was talking to his partner in his office in the city yesterday afternoon when he overbalanced and…

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Victorian Motor Act. a New Regulation

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 4

The attention of motorists residing New South Wales is drawn to a new regulation which has been incorporated in the Victorian Motor…

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Railway Strike in Ukraine Troop Train's Fired on

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 2

In connection with the railway strike in the Ukraine, the "North German Gazette" quotes a manifesto from a secret organisation called Great Russia, urging…

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Divided Russia. the Ukraine Railway Strike a Russian National Organisation. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 2

In connection with the railway strike in the Ukraine, the "Norths German Gazette" quotes a manifesto of a secret organisation of Great Russia,…

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N.S.W. Railway Engiheers. the Card System Again. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 10 August 1918 · page 3

Members of the Amalgmated Engineers' Association, in the employ of the railway commissioners at Randwick and Eveleigh, allege that a system of speeding…

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The Washaway Bridge. Official Opening

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last there was a representative attendance of the townspeople at the washaway bridge to take part in the ceremony of…

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Aeroplane Mail Service. Not Favored by Minister. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 3

"I have gone into the matter of an aeroplane service, and think that, for carrying mails, it is hopeless," was the reply of Mr Webster, Postmaster-General…

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Montdidier to Roye Road Blocked

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

"The Times" Paris correspondent, telegraphing on Monday, says: The road from Montdidier to Roye is crammed with enemy transport in…

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"John Bridge's" Newest Department. Two Useful Agencies Secured

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

Wool growing and dairying are undoubtedly two of the greatest of our primary industries. Anything that assists to render either of these…

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To-day's Latest. Why the Advance Has Slowed Down. Roads Encumbered with Material Enemy Making a Stand at Roys-lassigny

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

Reuters correspondent at the French headquarters, on Sunday, stated: Our gains are thoroughly satisfactory. If progress has slackened, this is due…

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