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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

692 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 35

Another Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 4

The New South Wales Public Works Department is railing tenders for the construction of another bridge across the River Murray at Yarrawonga (says…

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The New Yarrawonga Mulwala Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 2

Commenting on the new bridge to be erected over the Murray river between Mulwala and Yarrawonga, the Yarrawonga "Chroricle" says:-- "It would…

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Bridge at Mulwala. a Sorry Bungle

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 1

At long last the New South Wales Public Works Department [?] the plans ready and to [?] tenders for the construction of a new bridge…

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Over a Mile a Minute. Record Railway Runs

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 4

When the Channel Tunnel is completed it will be possible to step into a train at Charing Cross and alight at far-away Bagdad, or even…

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Proposed Shire Loan. £10,000 TO £15,000 for Better Roads

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

Cr. Pyle is of the opinion that the manner in which money is at present spent on the main roads within the Shire is not to the best…

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A Thrilling Incident. Aeroplane Observer Becomes Insane. Thousands of Feet Up. And Attacks the Pilot LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

While thousands of feet in the air at Aldershot an observer in an aeroplane became insane, and attacked the pilot, who thrillingly struggled…

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Shorter Hours Produce Railway Losses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 30

The special court set up to deal with the 44-hours week question resumed its sitting in Sydney on Monday, when Mr. Bretnall, representing the Railway…

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English Railway Disaster

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 20

An express train, which was on the way from York to London, crashed into a holiday train bound from Bridlington to Leeds, while the holiday train was pulling out…

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Railway Collision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 19

Two trains, one a goods, which was backing into the station yard, and the other a passenger from Melbourne, collided at Mordialloc on the Frankston line…

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About Motors. to Clean Seat Covers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 40

Seat covers may be cleaned very satisfactorily with a non-alkaline soap and warm water. The best way to carry out the job is to take the covers off and give…

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Child Injured by Motor Car

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 22

The five-year-old son of Mr. J. Collins, of Lavington, was knocked down and injured by a motor car on the road near his father's residence on Saturday evening…

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Railway Matters Refusals Still Arrive

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

In connection with the requests made to Mr. Estell, Minister for Railways, during his visit, we have received the following from Hon…

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The Railway Crisis. More Favorable Aspect

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 1

The negotiations with the representatives of the railway companies have been advanced one stage. Further consultations will take place…

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Railway Live Stock Rates. Comparison with Other States

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 1

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Under Secretary of the Public Works Department:--"Mr. Estell is…

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Band to Ringwood Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

The Public Works Committee will visit Coreen on Thursday next, August 18, for the purpose of taking evidence on the above railway extension. A…

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Railway Matters

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

Mr. R. T. Ball has forwarded to us the following itinerary of the Public Works Committee, who will take evidence on the Rand to Ringwood and…

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Railway Inquiry

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 2

Mr. Justiee Edmunds has intimated that the railway inquiry will be closed in about a week. Later…

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Railways and Primary Pro- Ducers

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 2

Commissioner Fraser, examined by the Agricultural Committee todays said the railways policy for the ten years had been to reduce…

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Wodonga to Tallangatta Train Service

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 22

At Wodonga on Thursday afternoon, a deputation representing Wodonga stock agents, and introduced by Mr. Henry Beardmore, M.L.A., the retiring member…

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To-day's Latest. Publicists' Obstinate Belief. That Road to Settlement Not Closed. High Bluffing Alleged. References in the Commons. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 3

Notwithstanding De valera's almost incendiary speeches, publicists continue in the obstinate belief that the road to negotiations is still open…

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