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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

577 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 29

Telegrams. the Railway Commissioners on the Need for Economy. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners, replying to a deputation at Glen Innes, remarked, "We could never give reduced fares and freights, if we were to…

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North Shore Bridge. a Strong Opponent. Hon J. F. O'regan's Speech

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Council in opposition to the North Shire Bridge, Hon. J. F. O'Regan said I do not wish to give a silent vote on this matter, I…

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Latest Telegrams. the Toll of the Motor Car Sydney, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 2

A fatal motoring accident took place near Yea on Saturday afternoon, by which E. J. Mortensen, manager of the State Savings Bank at Yea, and…

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Fatal Motor Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 2

A motor accident occurred about 13 miles from Yen, on the Flowerdale road, on Saturday afternoon, in which two young men were killed and a man and…

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Midnight Motor Chase

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 2

Scenes enacted on the Albury road, Corowa, about 1 a.m. on Sunday last had quite a movie touch. The local police received word that a motor car…

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Railway Weighbridges. No Chance at Present

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have informed the Hon. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works and Railways, that it was the practice to provide cart weighbird…

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Riverina Railway Construction. Completion in 1927

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 November 1922 · page 2

Now that the Border Railways and Bridges Bill. providing mainly for the construction of 200 miles of lines on Victorian gauge, in Riverina, has been…

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Border Railways. the Minister's Speech

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 November 1922 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works, in introducing the Border Railways Bill made a finely optimistie second reading speech. The bill was passed without…

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Road Metal

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Yarrawonga Shire Council a letter was read from R. McLoud, Rutherglen, re- maintenance metal as follows:--I…

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Motor Competition with the Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 31

"The question of the competition of motor transport with the railways is again being referred to in the press," Said Mr. Eraser, Chief Commissioner…

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Projected Railways

The Independent · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 1

Before the adjournment of the New South Wales Parliament last week Mr Ball (Minister for Railways and Works), moved that it be referred to…

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Order Railways Bill. Assented to by Governor

The Independent · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 3

The Border Railways Bill, which has used both Houses of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and Legislative .Council, also received the assent of the Governor…

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Motors. Some Useful Information Regarding Them. Spring Covers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 36

Care of springs is essential to a good running car. The spring is designed to absorb the shocks, but if the leaves are not properly lubricated or rusty,…

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Railway Service That Is Not Ideal. Some Information and Suggestions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 31

We have collected a few facts in regard to the running of trains on some of the southern branch lines, with a view to illustrating some of the…

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Trains V. Motors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 3

In view of the carrying competition with tho railways by motor vehicles in localities where train, services are said to be infrequent, and the recent…

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Closer Settlement and Railway Construction

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 20

In the West Australian Legislative Council, Mr. Colebatch moved the second reading of the Closer Settlement Bill, to replace a similar measure…

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Railway Finances Bad

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 20

Mr. J. Fraser, Chief Railway Commissioner, replying to a deputation at Singleton, who asked for an overhead bridge at the railway station, said that…

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Freight Comparisons. Railway Company’s Charges

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 December 1922 · page 2

In connection with recent newspaper reports relating to the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company’s rates for carrying of goods and live…

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[?]oama- Moulamein Railway. [?]Amboota Landowners Active

The Independent · Friday 8 December 1922 · page 1

A representative meeting of Wam[?] and district, landowners was held on Friday last at Echnca (says [?] "Herald") to discuss the…

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Motors. Some Useful Information Regarding Them. the Carburettor

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 December 1922 · page 36

First and most important thing to learn about the carburettor is to let it alone as long as it is working properly. Never tamper with the carburettor…

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