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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

932 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 47

The Condobolin-broken Hill Railway

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 2

Mr. Doe, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Under-Secretary of Works: "Following on my letter of the 19th May, in regard to…

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Railway Collision at Adelaide

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 1

While a train with about 1500 school children was being taken to the outer harbor, Adelaide, to inspect the Renown, and was standing at…

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The Wants of Railway Men

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 July 1920 · page 3

A deputation of railway unionists waited upon the Commissioner, and submitted a list of 160 grievances and reforms desired, of the widest…

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Road Hogs. a Mountain Dweller's Anger

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

"Justliable Homicide" writes in the Tallangatta (Vic.) "Herald": -- "They are demanding 'silencers' on motor bikes in Melbourne, for they awaken…

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Railway and Tramways Royal Commission. 1917 Strike and 44-Hour Week. Freights and Pares

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 31

The Premier announced this week that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into all phases of the administration and working…

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A Road Accident. Results in an Action. Alleged Careless and Negligent Driving

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

At the Hay District Court on Tuesday, before Judge Bevan, without a jury, Owen Moore Thomas, of Hillston, grazier, sued Thomas A…

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A Motorist in Danger

The Independent · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

A warning is given to motorists to do sway with glaring head lights on their care, Numerous accidents have been caused through these lights. The new…

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Deniliquin to Hay Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 45

Mr. Estell, Minister for Works, received a deputation, from Waradgery Shire Council, introduced by Mr. Flannery, M.L.A. Mr. Ball, former Minister for…

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Railway Footbridge at Culcairn

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 28

For a, considerable time the people of Culcairn and the shire council "have persistently urged the Railway Department to erect a bridge across the railway line at…

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A Peculiar Accident Pony Rides on Motor Car Bonnet

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

For distinct novelties in the way of street accidents, that which happened at Oaklands prior to a football match beats everything…

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Light Railways. In France and Australia

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

"The majority of men who saw the light railways at work in France, at the back of the lines, though for the first time, returned to Australia convinced…

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Original Correspondence. Light Railways for the Back Country. (The Editor "The Riverine Grazier')

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

Sir,—I do not know if the enclosed cutting, from "The Stock Journal" came under your notice, but as there is such an urgent need for light lines…

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The Proposed Hay-deniliquin Railway. Deputation to the Minister. Request Referred to Railway Department for Report. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. Estell, Minister for Works, received a deputation from the Waradgery Shire Council, and other district Shire and Municipal Councils,…

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Late Train

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 2

The Sydney train, due at Corowa at 10 a.m., did not reach Corowa till about 5 p.m. on Friday last. The cause of the delay is said to have been the…

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The Motor Industry in America. It's Hugh Preparations

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 1

Unofficial figures compiled from various sourses tell a wonderful and amazing story of the American automobile industry in 1919. Ninety…

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Unification of Railways. Testing Third Rail Device. Finley to Tocumwal Line

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 3

The Premiers' Conference sat on Saturday morning, and subsequently Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, stated that the discussion on the main question, the…

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Railway Traffic Decreasing

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 2

The abnormally heavy railway traffic which has been experienced on the north-eastern line during the past eighteen months is now showing signs…

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Deniliquin to Hay. Request for Extension of Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 3

Mr. Estell, Minister for Works, received a deputation last week from Waradge[?]y Shire Council, introduced by Mr. Flannery, M.L.A…

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"Border Barbarism." Western Riverina and Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 2

Caesar and Tacitus tell us that it was the practice of the ancient Teuton tribes to keep a wide belt of waste land on the borders of their territories. The more…

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HOW RAiLWAYS Are Robbed

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 4

Railway robbers are of three sorts—professional thieves, the company's own servant, and the general public…

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