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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

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About Motors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 36

The chief cause of trouble with the selfstarter is neglect of the accumulator, which should be kept filled with distilled water. It is foolhardy to use the ordinary water…

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Border Railways Bill

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 28

In the Victorian Legislative Assembly on Wednesday last the Minister for Railways (Mr. Barnes) moved the second reading of the Border Railways Bill, which…

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Corowa-urana Motor Service

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 3

Mr. R. H. McLachlan, of Urana, notifies in our business columns that he has commenced a regular weekly motor passenger and parcel service between Urana…

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Border Railways Bill

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 November 1922 · page 2

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, 31st ult, the Speaker announced the Governor's assent to an act ratifying the agreement…

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Grass Fires. Caused by Train

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1922 · page 2

On Sunday last four fires were started in the vicinity of Berrigan by a passing stock train, one occurring at Greon Swamp, two on…

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The Road of Life

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 13

You'll meet with joy and sorrow-miles upon the Road of Life; You'll wander over blossom-plains or climb where thorns are rife…

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General Cables. Mail Train Robbery. St. Louis. November 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 20

A startling wild west mail train robbery resulted in the death of two train robbers and the capture of a third. The bandits had a score of successful "hold-ups" as…

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News by Cable. Riot in Ireland. Train Wrecked and Houses Destroyed. London, November 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 20

The most extensive Republican outbreak which has been known in County Louth for some time occurred between Dundalk and Drogheda. Roads were damaged, the…

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Albury and District. Projected Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 22

The Minister for Works (Mr. R, T. Ball) states that the projected railway from Uranguinty to Corrobimilla will be brought before the Public Works…

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Decreasing Revenue From Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 33

The Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. R. T. Ball) made available the report of the Railway Commissioners for the quarter ended Saptember 30 last. The…

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About Motors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 36

Economy was an important feature of the cars of the early days. The Duryea waggon, which won the first prize in the Chicago race, consumed in an extraordinary…

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Railway Engines and Fires

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 28

A deputation of land holders adjacent to the railway line waited on Berrigan Shire Council on Monday and urged that some action should be taken in an…

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Items of Special Interest. Grifffith-hillston Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 31

The new railway from Griffith to Hillston is nearing completion. The rails are laid right to Hillston, and gangs are actively employed constructing trucking yards…

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TOCUMWAL v. RAILWAYS

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 3

A match bas been arranged for Saturday between Tocumwal and the Railways. Teams will be chosen from the following who are…

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Stock Crossing Bridge Deputation Opposes Restrictions. Council Will Not Withdraw

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 November 1922 · page 2

The recent decision of the Municipal Council to prohibit large stock crossing the river bridge during certain hours of the day, was opposed…

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Fatal Train Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 2

Through a fatal accident a gloom was east over, Barnawartha on Thursday, when it was made known that early that morning one of the most popular…

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Railway Commissioners' Tour

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Clapp and Miscamble, with their staff of officers paid a visit of inspection to Rutherglen on Tuesday morning last…

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Border Railways Bill Passed by Victoria

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 November 1922 · page 2

The clause ratifying the agreement with New South WhIps was passed in the Victorian Assembly after a number of amendments had been rejected…

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Good Roads Conference

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 44

"Good roads and good ways make happy our days" is the slogan which has beena dopted by the National Roads Association. The reports of State…

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Attempted Train Wrecking

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 2

The fifth train wrecking attempt on the North Shore line was made yesterday afternoon, shortly before 5.30. A sleeper, tied carfefully to…

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