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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

932 stories in Murray's papers · page 14 of 47

Railway Congestion at Border

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

The Victorian Railway Commissioners have been inquiring into the circumstances of the reported case of direct action taken by farmers at Lara, in which hay…

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A. & B. Association. Wodonga V. Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 4

This match was commenced on Saturday. Wodonga batted first, and were dismissed for 90. Railway, at the close of the day.had seven wickets down for 81…

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Lunacy Caused by Accident Cask Against Railway Commissioners. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 3

Francis Barraclough, Deputy Master in Lunacy, on behalf of Alfred Michael, a painted. sued the Railway Commissioners before Mr. Justice Pring upon a claim…

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Bad State of Old Howlonq Road Petition to Albury Council

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

There was presented to the Albury Municipal Council meeting last night a petition signed by the ratepayers, drawing attention to the state of the roadway on…

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Jov Riding in State Motor Cars Mr. Holman and Mr. Storey. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

Mr.John Storey stated to-day that with the approach of polling day, Mr. Holman was becoming quite hysterical. Mention the Wheat Scandals and he…

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Railway and Tramway Men, Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 1

Speaking at the re-union of members at the Railway and Tramway Service Association last night; the secretary, said the union always…

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New Railway Cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 30

Five first-class corridor sitting cars have recently been constructed at the railway car and waggon shops at Eveleigh, and one more has yet to be delivered to…

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Railway Pilfering

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 32

The Goulburn Police Court resembled a second-hand dealer's shop when Percy Spencer Cowling pleaded guilty on two counts of stealing goods, the property of…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, March 15. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.) Motor Car Owner Fined

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 31

Henry Stanley Thompson was charged with a breach of the motor traffic regulation in Olive-street, Albury, on January 23. Mr. Henderson, for defendant,…

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Unified Railway Gauge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 22

Speaking at a dinner given by the Associated Chambers of Commerce in Sydney, the Governor-General emphasised the necessity of the country, now the war…

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Border Railways. Corowa's Lost Opportunity

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 3

Events which have transpired during the past few days go to show that Corowa has missed a rare opportunity of a personal interview with the…

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Oaklamds-yarrawonga Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Benalla shire Council Cr. Cleary draw attention to the deputation which Is to wait upon the Minister of Hallways In a few…

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Shot on a Tram Car Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 5

Ivor Fishwick, 35, drover, of Craigieburn, who was shot on a West Melbourne tramear last night, passed a good right in Melbourne Hospital. A.32…

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Oaklands-Yarrawonga Railway to Open Up Coal Seam. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

Mr. Barnes, Minister for Railways, visited Oaklands. New South Wales, this week, to discuss with the Progress Association and the settlers interested a…

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Wages in Fruit Growing. Releasing Railway Trucks. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

As the outcome of a conference which Mr. Barnes. Minister for Railways, had this week with Mr. Ball, New South Wales Minister for Railways, at Albury,…

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Delays on Railways. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 2

The Railway Department is concerned over the frequency of the delays to the express, mail, and through passenger trains. Officials point out that these…

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Unified Railway Gauge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

Speaking at a dinner given by the Associated Chambers of Commerce in Sydney, the Governor-General emphasised the necessity of the country, now…

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Three Card Trick in Train. "Madman" Wins £150. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 3

Five residents of a western town were cheated out of £350 on the train which arrived in Sydney to-day. At Penrith a stranger got into their…

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Sydney-Melbourne Motor Cycle Record New Attempt to Lower

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 4

Fred Berry left Sydney at 10 p.m. on Tuesday night in an attempt to lower the motor cycle road record between Sydney and Melbourne. He was riding a…

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Coorabin Coal Suitability for Railways

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 4

There are indications [?] covery of coal at Coorabin may be of value to the Victorian railways. The Minister for Railways…

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