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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

932 stories in Murray's papers · page 40 of 47

Dreariest Railway Journey

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1920 · page 3

When the projected trans-Australian line from Oodaadatta to Port Darwin is completed the traveller on it will be confronted with what will…

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About Motors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 18

Not so very long ago a motorist met with a fatal accident through his car Starting as he turned the starting handle, and running him down. The warning has…

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Out Back Railways. Loans From Landowners

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 September 1920 · page 4

The “Sun” of August 30th, contains the following inspired paragraph : Pioneers of the back country who are responding to the popular cry for…

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Original Correspondence [We do not hold ourselves in any way responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents.--Ed., F.p.] Riverina Railways. (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1920 · page 3

Sir,--I notice in your issue of 7th inst. a letter above the name of "R. F. Gardiner," under the above heading, wherein he quotes a statement which…

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Wheat Guarantee 2/6 Per Bushel at Railway Stations

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr Dunn) referring to the question on Thursday last whether the State Government would guarantee the…

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Berger's Aeroplane

The Independent · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 2

An "Avro " aeroplane, piloted by Flight-Commander Nigel Love, and carrying Mr R. McMillan, representing Messrs Lewis Berber and Sons, paint manufacturers…

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The Aeroplane As a Business Medium

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 28

Somewhat overdue, the Avro aeroplane despatched from Sydney early in the week by Messrs. Lewis Berger and Sons, the Well-known makers of paints, varnishes,…

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Advertising by Aeroplane. New and Attractive Method "Berger's Paints."

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 4

A novel, but very effective, method of advertising, while the newness lasts, is that of Berger's Paints, the proprietors of which are sending an…

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Motor Bandit Caught

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 18

A sensational motor cat chase through the streets of Dairlinghurst ended in a policeman leaping from one racing car on to another, and arresting a suspected…

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Henty-rand Railway Opening

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 28

With reference to the running of trains in connection with the official opening of the Henty-Rand railway on October 16 next arrangements are being made…

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Meeting ef Railway League

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 3

There was an attendance of about 70 persons at the above meeting, held in the Coreen Hall on Saturday, 18th inst. The meeting was a thoroughly…

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Worship on the Train

The Independent · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 4

The "chapel railway coaches," with seating accomodation for ninety now fitted to certain long-distance expresses in America, are not…

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Goulburn-sydney Road Race

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 43

After a break of seven years, the Goulburn to Sydney road race, under the auspices of the League of Wheelmen, was started at Goulburn at 8 o'clock on…

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Heroes of the Iron Way. Daring Feats of Railwaymen

The Independent · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 4

America has lost its bravest railwayman. Twenty years ago Hiram Free, who died recently, performed a feat which made him the most…

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Motor Cars and Tractors. Buying Secondhand Cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 20

Some simple tests for defects when buying second-hand cars follow. The majority of traders in used cars would scorn to sell a machine save for…

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Henty-billabong Railway Extension League. Meeting at Coreen

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 31

A largely-attended meeting of the above was held at the Coreen Public Hall on Saturday afternoon last, members being present from Ringwood, Daysdale,…

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Management of N.s.w. Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 45

Cabinet on Wednesday approved of the terms of the commission to be issued to Mr. Justice Edmunds for an inquiry into the management of the railways. His…

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The State Railways

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

THE annual report of the Railway Commissioners is to hand. It covers the period from 1st July, 1919 to the 30th June, 1920. It discloses that…

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Unique Railway Accident. Engine Parts From Tender. Driver and Fireman Killed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

An extraordinary accident, by which two men met their death, occurred on the railway line a few miles out of Binalong on Friday night. The men…

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Victorian Railway Extensions

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 4

Two very important factors have operated against the carrying out of a vigorous railway development policy during the past few years. Victoria,…

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