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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

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Proposed Mansfield-tolmie Railway Extension

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 31

At the Oxley Shire Council meeting, Wangaratta, on Saturday, Cr. R. Cook, M.P., reported having attended a conference at Mansfield on Friday to consider…

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Linking-up Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 28

The refusal of the Railway Department to make a trial survey of the Tallong route for a line to link the southern and South Coast railways was dealt with by…

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About Motors. When Gas Lines Clog Up

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 40

One of the most baffling troubles for the novice to locate is an obstruction in the gasoline line from tank to carburetor. Some carburetors have a strainer where…

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Railway "Economy."

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

Mr. Ball, M.L.A., has been advised by the Railway Commissioners relative to the request of the Albury Chamber of Commerce that electric light be installed on…

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Destroying The Rabbits. by Motor Car Fumes

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 2

In his report to the July meeting of the Tamworth P.P. Board, Mr. C. J. Wollett, stock inspector, stated that during the month he…

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Motor Trip. N

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 2

In connection with the big football match on Saturday next at Albury it is announced in another column that the Band's transport will leave the…

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The Condabolin-Manindie Railway Line

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 August 1921 · page 2

Mr B. J. Doe, M.L.A. (Sturt) has received the following letter from the office of the Railway Commissioners:— I have to acknowledge the receipt of…

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Shire Roads. Control of Traffic

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1921 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council a discussion took place on the manner in which heavy teams out up the main roads,…

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Concrete Roads

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 40

At the close of 1909 there were six miles of concrete road in all the United States. At the close, of 1919 there were 11.400 miles of concrete road in that country and…

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Train on Wrong Line

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 3

Recently the late train from Wangaratta to Beechworth got on the wrong set of rails at Beechworth Junction, and went on to Springhurst,…

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Motoring Fatality. Two Men Killed

The Independent · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 2

Shortly before 7 o'clock on Saturday night a shocking motoring fatality occurred on the stock route about two miles north of the seven-mile gate, and some six miles…

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About Motors. Etch Name on Car

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 40

The car owner may desire to put his name or initials on some metal surface of his car. This is best done by etching. If on iron Or steel, mix a half ounce of nitric…

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District Railway Proposals

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 28

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works are at present investigating two railway proposals. The Rand to Ringwood ine is estimated to cot…

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Heavy Loss on the Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 30

The Railway Commissioners' annual report for the period ending June 30 shows a loss of £577,032, but tramways returned a profit of £106,672. The Commissioners…

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Railway Royal Commission

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 41

Mr. Corish, secretary of the New South Wales branch, of the Australian Union, anticipated an early decision by the Government in the direction of…

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Railway Institute for Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 22

A start has been made to connect the Albury railway station offices with the sewers. Another improvement at the station is the erection of the new Railway…

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Border Railways

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 3

In accordance with the resolutions carried at the recent conference held at Mulwala under the auspices of the Mulwala Progress Association, in…

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N.s.w. Railways. Loss of £377,632

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 3

It is shown in the report of the commissioners that the New South Wales railways for the year ended June 30 worked at a loss of £377,632…

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District Railway Proposals. Rand to Ringwood

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 3

The Parliamentary Standing committee on Public Works are at present investigating two railway proposals in this district. The Band to Ringwood…

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Two Men Killed. Motor Strikes Culvert. Injured Driver’s Search for Aid

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 August 1921 · page 4

Shortly before 7 o’clock on Saturday night a shocking motoring fatality occurred on the stock route about two miles north of the…

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