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Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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The ,Rock to Mangoplah Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 28

The route of the proposed railway from The Rock to Mangoplah lies through highly productive country. Te settlement of Mangoplah has already proved the fertility…

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Railway Freights and Fares

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 4

It is probable that as a result of the increases in wages consequent upon the devision of the Board of Trade railway fares and freights will be increased by 10 per…

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Record-breaking Motor Cyclist Killed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 32

An attempt to break the motor cycle record for the run between Adelade and Melbourne had a tragic ending. Lieutenant L. G. Cherry, M. M., 24, was killed…

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Motor Cycle and Horses Collide. Newscastle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 5

At the Circuit Court, before the Chief Justice, the trial was commenced of Thomas Hezekiah Wilks and Whitney Wilks, on a charge of manslaughter The…

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Revenue Sharing Scheme Granted by Tramway Board Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 5

Recognising that conductors and gripmen can do much to conventions the travelling public and incidentally to increase the Tramway Board's Revenue, especially…

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Motor Cycle and Horses Collide. Newcastle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 3

At the Circuit Court, before the Chief Justice, the trial was commenced of Thomas Hezekiah Wilks and Whitney Wilks, on a charge of manslaughter. The…

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Revenue Sharing Scheme Granted by Tramway Board Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 3

Recognising that conductors and [?] can do much to convenience the travelling public and incidentally to increase the Tramway Board's Revenue, especially…

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Railway Strike in Germany. Caused by High Cost of Living

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 2

Chiefly owing to the high cost of living a strike has broken out on the railways and in various factories at Saarbruck and suburbs. In…

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The Late Railway Strike. An American's Appreciation of the Men's Behaviour

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 2

Lord Robert Cecil, speaking at the American press luncheon, London, described the strike as a serious phenomenon, and urged the…

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Corowa Motor Cycle Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of the above on Tuesday evening last. Mr. A. C. Leslie, president in the chair, it was decided to hold a club run to Mount Pilot o[?]…

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Dash Over Tottering Bridge Driver Saves Train From Disaster. Madrid, October 9

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 October 1919 · page 5

Dis[?] flood[?] in Valencia were nearly the cause of a railway cat[?] which was averted owing to the presence of mind of the enghw[?]…

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No Free Railway Passes for Local Government Delegates. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 October 1919 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government has declined to accede to request of the staff of the Local Government Association that delegates to the Local…

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Railwaymen Ask for More. Another Pound Weekly London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 October 1919 · page 3

Many Branches at the Union of Ra[?]weymen have forwarded res[?] to the executive appealing to [?] secure a reduction in the cost of living or to demand…

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Who Uses State Motors ? Records and Time Sheets Waited

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 October 1919 · page 4

In the N.S.M.Legislative Assembly Mr. Mutch has given notice that he will ask the Premier the following questions on Tuesday afternoon:-…

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Road to Mount Buffalo

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 October 1919 · page 3

It will be of interest to tourists, to know that the Victorian Tourist Committee hat granted permission for the Government road to Mount Buffalo to…

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Disturbed Ireland. a Train Attacked in Cork

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 October 1919 · page 2

Fourteen men attacked the train between Cork and Queenstown. They disarmed three soldiers and then disappeared…

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Henty-billabong Railway. the Terminal Site

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 October 1919 · page 4

The following letter has been received by the secretary of the Bulgandra branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association from Mr. Ball. Minister for Public Works…

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Private Aeroplane Service to Carry Business Correspondence. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 October 1919 · page 2

The Instone Chipping Company started a high-speed private aeroplane service to convey business correspondence to the company's branches in England and…

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Money to Train Athlet[?] Paris. October 13

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 October 1919 · page 4

A [?] of [?]8000 has been vo [?] French Parliament for the train [?] French athletes for the Olym[?] next year…

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Special Train to Wangaratta Show. Leaves Albury at 0.45 A.m. Today

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 October 1919 · page 3

A special train will leave Al[?] 9.45 a.m. to-day for the W[?] show. It will depart from wangaratta on the return journey at 7.20 p.m. Ticket…

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