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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

692 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 35

Items of Special Interest. New Riverina Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 31

The Tuppal Soldiers' Settlement Progress association has decided to adhere to its original request that a railway line be constructed from Finley into the midst of…

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On the Motor Picnic

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 14

There is so much pleasure to be had from picnics in these days of motoring that it is well worth while to make the picnic outfit a permanent' one and so…

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Railway Communication for Southern Riverina

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 18

Mr. Kilpatrick asked the Minister for Railways:—In view of the crave disabilities of the producers of the Southern Riverina, will he, as promised during his…

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Railways For Southern Riverina

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 2

Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Railways: — "In. view of the grave disabilities of the producers of the Southern Riverina,…

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Motor Car Burnt

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 3

Mr. Wade-Ferrell Riverina travelling representative for the A.M.P. Society, had the misfortune to have his motor car destroyed by fire…

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Railway Accident at Paris. Collision in a Tunnel

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent says the suburban tunnel at Batignolles. was the scene of an awful collision between two passenger trains…

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Oaklands-Savernake Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

A printed official copy of evidence taken at Savernake by the New South Wales Public Works Committee regarding the expediency of constructing…

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Yarrawonga Approach Bridge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 October 1921 · page 2

The time for receipt of tenders for the construction of an approach bridge to the main bridge on the Murray River at Yarrawonga has been…

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A Railway Guard's End

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 October 1921 · page 2

The body of A .J. Colvin, railway guard was found lying across the railway near Victoria Park station about 2.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 27th…

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Riverina Railways

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 2

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Mr M. Kilpatrick, member for Murray, asked the Minister for Railways :—…

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Aeroplane Service

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 33

Referring to the tenders which have ben called for an aeroplane service between Sydney and Adelaide by the Defence Department the Comptroller of Civic…

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Worth Shore Bridge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 13

On the eve of calling for tenders for the construction of the North Shire bridge, the designer of the bridge, Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, delivered a lecture. After briefly…

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The Carrathool Bridge. the Tenders Received. Discussed at Carrathool Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 2

The council of the Shire of Carrathool met on Wednesday, there being present:—Crs. Chase (president), McKinney, Varcoe and McArthur…

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About Motors. Correcting Body Sag

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 40

The doors on one side of the body sometimes do not fit properly. They may bind so that they are hard to close, or may fit with so much clearance that the catch will…

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Tragic Motor Fatality

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 31

Particulars were received from Cootamundra late on Wednesday night of a tragic fatality which occurred earlier in the evening. Mr. Mat. Sawyer was…

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Items of Special Interest. Railway Finances

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 31

It is stated that there is a probability of railway fares being again increased. While the reduction of the basic wage will mean a saving of £355,826 a year, the…

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Railway Picnic at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 22

The annual picnic of railway employees located between Junee and Albury was held at Albury on Monday, and was a great success. Over 1000 people participated,…

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Shire Road Regulations. President’s Explanation

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 2

Cr. H. S. Schollick (president) made an explanation at the Windouran-Shire Council meeting on Friday last week with reference to the…

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That Balldale Road

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 October 1921 · page 3

As a direct result of the Band's unfortunate experience whilst travelling to Balldale on Sunday week, the Coreen Shire Council, at its meeting last…

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About Motors. Motors on Roads

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 40

Not less important than the construction is the preservation of a good road. When some thousands of pounds per mile are expended on the making of a surface…

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