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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

692 stories in Murray's papers · page 31 of 35

About Motors. the "Motor Foot."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 40

A new summer epidemic is at large in the ranks of vacationists. The new ailment has been given the popular name of "motor foot." In the language of surgical…

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Uniform Railway Gauge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 5

The sittings of the Premiers' Conference was continued under the presidency of Mr. Hughes. In regard to a uniform railway gauge it was resolved:—"That the…

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New Motor Cycle Record

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 43

Having managed to make a record run from Melbourne to Sydney in 18 hours 11 minutes, H. R. Hodgson, formerly of Albury said;—"I am not satisfied yet…

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Motor Train Service

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 2

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M. L. A., has received the following communication from the Railway Department.--Public Works Department, N. S. W.,…

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Bush Fires Caused by Railway Engines

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 2

Mr. Kilpatrick, M. L. A., asked the Minister for Railways the following question:--Will he make representation to the Railway Commissioner to take…

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White Australia. Lower Darling District— Railway Rivalry

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 4

For a number of reasons, practical and political, the volleys of the Murray River system offer at present by far the most favorable opportunity for the…

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Motor Train Service

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 23

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has received the following communications from the Railway Department:—"With reference, to your representations of the 2nd…

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A Runaway Train. Accident at Springhurst

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 19

A railway accident, fortunately unaccompanied by serious injuries to the passengers or crew, occurred at Springhurst a few minutes before 2 p.m. on Monday…

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A Runaway Train Accident at Springhurst Passengers Escape Injury

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 3

A railway accident, fortunately unaccompanied by serious injuries to the passengers or crew, occurred at Spring burst a few minutes before 2 p.m. on…

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This Afternoon's Latest. a Big Fight Being Put Up. To Keep the Fire East of Main Road. IVANHOE, Friday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

The fire has now been stopped about half a mile from Ivanhoe. It is travelling north, against a strong wind, towards Mount Manara. The…

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Bush Fires Caused by Railway Engines

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 19

Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Railways the following question:—Will he make representation to the Railway Commissioners to take the…

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About Motors. Simple Carbon Cleaner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 32

Valve stems may be cleaned of carbon and given a finish necessary for them to slide smoothly by using a strip of emery cloth…

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The Unrest in India. Riots in Bombay. Tram Service Suspended and the Mob Out of Hand

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

Reuter's Bombay correspondent says that a non-co-operation agitation in connection with the arrival of the Prince of Wales has resulted in a…

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Peechelba Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 4

A little while age the project was revived of making a railway through from st. James to Springhurst In reference to this matter a Lake Rowan…

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The Ivanhoe District Fire. Still Raging Fiercely. And Threatening the Ivanhoe-Wilcannia Road. Over Three Million Acres Covered

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 2

Our Ivanhoe correspondent wired last night: The fire is still burning on Marfield, east of the Ivanhoe-Wilcannia road. There is a south wind…

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Railway Extensions to Riverina

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 1

"Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A. for Murray, who is on a special visit to Albury, questioned in regard to the extension of railways on the Victorian gauge…

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Sydney Road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 25

The L.G. Department referred to the maintenance of Sydney-Road Council was asked to state definitely if it agreed to keep the portion of the road between the…

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The North Shore Bridge

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 2

Before the Assembly adjourned, this morning the North Shore Bridge Bill was taken through committee…

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Riverina Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 31

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letters from Mr. S. Barnes, Victorian Minister for Railways, on the above matter:—…

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About Motors. Life of American Cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 40

Discussing the subject of falling prices of motor cars in the United States, and the hesitancy on the part of buyers, the New York correspondent of "The Motor…

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