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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

932 stories in Murray's papers · page 38 of 47

Gilmore to Batlow Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 46

The construction of the Gilmore—Bat low railway is proceeding with all haste that the adverse weather conditions will allow; but as soon as more settled weather…

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A Dramatic Story. Saving the Mail Twains Railwayman's Story of a Great Service Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 4

When Michael Doyle, a railway employee, was charged at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day with having embezzled £20, the property of the…

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That Albury Road. (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 3

Sir,--Rather remarkable that the editor and myself should have come to conclusions about the Albury road and its environs during the week, although…

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Train Mishap. T U K Leaves the Line

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 3

When near M’Donald's [?] within two miles of Berrigan, on Monday afternoon last the ordinary mixed train met with a mishap,…

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Safer Than a Motor-bus

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 4

The modern aeroplane will "fly it-self"—that is to say, the pilot need not touch his steering-gear unless he wants to change his direction. In…

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Riverina Railways. Being Referred to Public Works Department

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 4

Mr R. T. Ball, M L A., has been, notified, in reply to his requests, by the Minister for Public Works that the proposed railway lines from Billa…

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Train Dashes Into Motor Car

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 43

The express train running from Wonthaggi to Melbourne dashed into a motor car at a level crossing just before passing Kooweerup station, 34 miles from…

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Peace Train to Visit Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 28

With the object of stimulating interest in the Peace Loan and providing the public with an opportunity of viewing the battle trophies captured by the A.I.F…

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Would Like to See a Train. Wolseley Park

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my second letter to the "Banner." I like reading the letters and poetry in the Page. The creeks are in flood up here, and we cannot…

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Proposed New Railways in Riverina

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 28

Recently Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., with Mr. W. J. O'Brien, M.L.A., had an interview with Mr. Estell, Minister for Public Works, in regard to certain proposed new…

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Motor Cars and Tractors. the Overheated Motor

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 33

Overheating is rather a common complaint, in summer and sometimes, while no serious results occur, the motorist is delayed on the road and often required to spend…

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Railway Duplication to Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 28

The Victorian Minister of Railways will receive ai deputation on September 24 in regard to the duplication of the railway line between Seymour and Wodonga. The…

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Proposed New Railways

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. R. T. Ball M.L.A., has received the following communications regarding matters which are of interest to this district.—…

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Country Edition. The following appeared in our Country Edition on Wednesday. Latest Telegrams. Sydney. Wednesday. Further Rises in Railway Rates

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

The New South Wales railways are being worked at a loss. Increased fares and freights are considered inevitable. The deficit is attributed to…

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Disturbances in Silesia. German Mob Attacks a Train. Soldiers Robbed of Valuables

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 2

A Polish account of the disturbances in Silesia report that a train, transporting British and French officers, soldiers and food supplies, to…

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Proposed New Railways in Rivernia

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 2

Recently Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., with Mr. W. J. O'Brien, M.L.A., had an interview with Mr. Estell, Minister for Public Works, in regard to certain…

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Mallee Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 1

With a view of securing Government consideration for the construction of a new railway line from Ouyen to Piangil, which would act as a…

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Railway Rates Further Increases Threatened. Farmers and Graziers' Co. Enters Strong Protest!

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

With characteristic vigilance, the Managing Director (Hon. A. K. The howan, M.L.C.) of the Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. has,…

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Railway Rates. Further Increases Threatened. Farmers and Graziers’ Co. Enters Strong Protest

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 3

With characteristic vigilance the managing-director (Hon. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C.) of the Farmers and Graziers’ Co-operative Company has,…

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Explosion on a Train

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 47

A sensational accident occurred to a goods train which left Stawwell, Vic., about 8 a.m. on Friday. When the train was about two miles from Glenorchy a…

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