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Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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Cricket Continuation School v. RAILWAY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 4

At Billson's Park to-morrow. Continuation team:—Carrick, Farry, Sharp, Henderson, Ferguson,Huskie, Allen, Stewart, Stelling, Schneider, Hine,…

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Chinese Labor on Siberian Railways. New York

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 6

The "Times" says Washington State Despartment advices from Vladivostock said the Inter-Allied Commission for the control of Chinese on the…

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One Law For the Rich: Another For the Poor. Railway Commissioners Need Not Destroy Rabbits Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 3

A test case of considerable importance to landowners and others was before the Bathurst Police Court to-day when the Bathurst P.P. Board proceeded against…

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Obstruction on Railway Line Accused Man's Confession Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 3

The charge against Frederick Wilton; of having place a picco of wood on the railway line near Roseville was proceeded with at the police court to-day…

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Boring of Tunnel Will Be Rapid. by Motor From Dover to Calais. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 2

Comments on the Channel tunnel scheme show that the Government is correct in assuming that the old hostility to the scheme, especially military…

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Making the Railways Pay Charge for Dead Soldier's Photo

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 3

In its quest for revenue the Railway Department of Now South Wales does not miss much. A little while ago indignation was caused by the action of officials…

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Labor Unrest Tramway Service Stops. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 2

After holding a mass meeting, the men in the employ of the Prahran and Malvern Tramway Trust went on strike to-day, and, as a consequence, the cars did…

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A Train and Runaway Horse Race Along the Line. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 3

A race between a train and a run-away horse occurred at Dapto on Friday. As a train from the south was approaching the railway station, a horse, with harness…

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Boy's Shocking Accident Legs Cut Off by a Train. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

A boy named Jack Purcell, ages eight, was getting off a moving train at Canterbury station to-day when he slipped and fell between the carriage and the…

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British Railway Strike London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 3

Mr. Thomas, general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, states that the railwaymen are immovable in favor of a strike by ten to one…

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Extensive Tram Strike Prahran-malvern Line Not Running. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 3

In accordance with their decision yesterday, the employees of the Prahran and Malvern Tramway Trust remained on strike to-day, and the indications are…

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Labor Unrest in Britain. Railway Men Determined to Strike

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. Thomas, general secretary of the National Union of Railway men, states that the latter are immovable in favor of a strike, by a ten to one…

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Motor Cars Collide in Dean Street

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 3

The intersection of Dean and Olive streets was the scene of a motor collision yesterday, which fortunately, was not attended with serious results…

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Life Passes on the Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 1

Mr. Grahame (Minister for Agriculture) completed his fourth year as a Cabinet Minister on Saturday, and thus became entitled to a life pass on the N.S.W…

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The Aeroplane 'Bus Flying and Motoring Costs Compared

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 1

A two-seater aeroplane bus, capable of carrying about 420lb, at between 90 and 100 miles per hour, would cost a minimum of 1500 from the factory, exclusive of…

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Newspapers by Aeroplane. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

"The Daily Mall" is the first newspaper to initiate a regular aeroplane delivery service. Bournemouth is supplied in 15 minutes from Fleet street, as…

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Holidaying at Cootamundra. "Wisewood, Morangarell-road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I was very pleased to see my last letter in print. The drought has broken at last. We have had a nice lot of rain lately. It was very much…

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The Proposed Carrathool Bridge. Deputation to the Minister. a Favorable Reply. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

A deputation, representing the Carrathool and Murrumbidgee Shires, was introduced by Mr. McGarry, M.L.A., to the Minister for Works. The…

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Big Strikes in Melbourne. Tram Employes and Engine Drivers Out. Will Cable Trams Cease in Sympathy? Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

After a considerable delay representatives of the Industrial Disputes Committee of the Trades Hall and the Tramways Employes' Association interviewed Mr…

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England's Labor Crisis. Situation Black. Nationalisation of Mines and Railways Demanded. London

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 6

Mr. Lloyd George is closely watching the Labor crisis, and possibly returns to London on Friday. Mr. Thomas Interviewed in London,…

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