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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

761 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 39

N.s.w. Railway Freights. the 8-Ton Truck Minimum

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 1

At a meeting of the Central Executive of the Primary Producers' Union, last week, the secretary submitted copies of correspondence that had passed between…

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Tramway Men's Grievances Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

A mass meeting of tramway employes was held to-day to discuss grievances. Mr. Warton, secretary of the union, said the Government of this country was up…

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Motor Cinema Fleet

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 3

Into the remotest villages of Great Britain vivid glimpses of the war are to [?]e brought by a fleet of "cine-motor-cars," which has been…

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How Roads Are Damaged. Excessive Loads of Wool

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 2

"The practice of teamsters in bringing into Corowa 'freak' loads of wool and wheat is to be put down with a firm hand," says the mayor of Corowa (Ald. W. H…

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Bicycle Collides with Motor

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 2

About 4.45 p.m. yesterday, an accident occurred in Dean street, Albury, which happly did not result in serious injury, although the consequences might…

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Railway Freights and Fares. 7½ Per Cent Increase

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 4

The State Cabinet decided on [?] [?] increased forces and [?]…

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Railway Guard Killed at Humula Station

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 6

Guard J. R. C. Buchanan, in charge of the Wagga to Humula station, died as the result of shocking injuries received during shunting…

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Railway Goods Traffic at Albury Scheme to Facilitate Traffic. New Appointment to Be Made

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 4

The status of the Albury railway station from the standpoints of goods traffic to transhipping is about to be raised. Instead of a head porter supervising the…

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"John Bridge"

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 2

John Bridge & Co. Ltd., report under date 26th October 1918.—Great anxeity is felt in the far west and north west in respect to the dry…

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"Up the Road with Sallie" at the Lyric on

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 2

Constance Talmadge promises you something extra special in "Up the Road With Sallie," at the Lyric Pictures in the Mechanics" Theatre on Saturday night. It is…

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Huge American Gun Bombards Railway Efforts to Save Metz London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at the American Headquarters, in a message despatched today said:— Long range guns of big calibre have…

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New Railway Rates Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 6

The Cabinet to-day confirmed the increased railway fares, Crefgtits, and tomway fares, which operate on Prlday…

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Mastery of the Air. the Stable Aeroplane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 2 November 1918 · page 4

Many people still think of the aeroplane as being a highly dangercus contrivance. Many otherwise ordinarily well informed people still think that if its engine stops…

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'Up the Road with Sallee' at the Lyric To-night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 2 November 1918 · page 3

Constance Talmadge invites young and old to witness "Up the Road with Sallie," the laughable comedy drama. Filled with amusing complications and tense action…

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Railway Ticket Charge Dismissed. "Iniquitous Prosecution." Declared Mr. Cohen

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 November 1918 · page 4

At the Benalla Courthouse on Tuesday, F. A. Dorsum, railway officer, proceeded against Louis Levy on a charge of travelling without a ticket Mr. A…

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Henty-billabong Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 November 1918 · page 4

On Saturday last a public meeting wok held at Bulgandra to protest against the present site of Band--terminus of the Henty-Billabong railway…

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John Bridge

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1918 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., report under date 2nd November 1918:—Useful rains have fallen during the week in which Western and…

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Anzac[?] on Leave. Railway Passes for Relatives

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1918 · page 3

The New South Wales Government has decided to grant free first-class railway tickets from country stations to Sydney and return to…

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The Anticipated Armistice. How German Envoys May Reach Foch. the Road That Is Open

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 2

A wireless French official contains an announcement from Marechal Foch to the German High Command, as follows: If German…

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Anzacs on Leave. Railway Passes for Relatives

The Independent · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 2

The New South Wales Government has decided to grant free first-class railway tickets from country stations to Sydney and return to permit of original Anzacs being…

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