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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

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Carrathool Bridge. the Question of the Northern Approach. Joint Meeting of Shire Councils

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

On Wednesday the Councils of Murrumbidgee and Carrathool Shires met at the bridge site to go into the matter of the approaches, and especially…

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Proposed Railways. Evidence Before Committee

The Independent · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

The following evidence, in addition to that published last week, was given before the Public Works Committee on 1st inst. regarding proposed railway extensions from…

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Our Railways. The Fast Trains From Hay and Bourke

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners report that the rails have been laid on the line from Binnaway to Werris Creek, and Wheat and wool can now be taken…

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The City Railway. Tunnellers Want 44 Hours

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 1

The tunnellers on the City Railway, who ceased work yesterday to demand 44 hours weekly, will resume to-day on the understanding that the…

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Sporting Planes for Australia Cheap As Motor Cycle

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 4

An aeroplane that flies a mile a minute for two [?] on one gallon of petrol; a funt proof machine that hands on rugged surface without damage, and…

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Border Railways. Important Links

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 4

Among the proposed railways into Riverinn from the Victorian bordes is one to Oakluads. This is important, because it brings the country below…

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Border Railways. Proposed Line to Oaklands

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 5

Under the terms of the border railways agreement adopted last year by the Parliaments of New South Wales and Victoria, the Hallways Standing…

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Motor Bandits. Bank Clerk Shot

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

While going from a branch office of his bank at Glenferrie to Head Office in Collins-street, Melbourne, Thomas Berriman, bank clerk, was bailed up…

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Management of N.s.w. Railways

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 39

At the National Conference, Mr. Ball, Minister for Works and Railways, made an important statement in connection with the proposed railway…

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Motors. Some Useful Information Regarding Them Condition of New Cars

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 36

The life and behaviour of a car is dependent largely upon the care it receives during the first ninety days of its use…

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High Cost of Materials for Railway Construction

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 30

Before retiring from the position of chief engineer of the Victorian Railways, Mr. M. E. Kernot prepared his report for the year ended June 30. He…

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Railway Policy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 26

The Government, yielding to the hysterical clamour of a section of the city press, has decided to appoint a commission to report upon the…

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Shire Roads. Additional Machinery Suggested. Council Discussion

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 2

At the Windouran Shire Council meeting on Friday last week, The president (Cr. Officer) said he was pleased to report that the…

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Loan for North Road. Consideration Deferred

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 2

The Municipal Council Meeting on Monday night discussed the proposal to obtain a loan of £2,650 from the Government to put the north road in…

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Motor Trains for Deniliquin [?] Moama Line

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 2

Mr. Miscamble, one of the [?]torian Railway Commissioners [?] in Echuca last week stated it [?] the intention of the department[?]…

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Trams in Collision. Six Women Injured

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

In a collision between two trams, at Neutral Bay, late yesterday evening, six women were injured…

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Daring Burglary at Darlinghurst. The Motor Aid to Criminals

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

A daring burglary was carried out in the Captain Cook Hotel, Flinders-street, Darlinghurst, early this morning. Thieves blew open a safe, and…

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Overland Motor Trip. Distinguished Visitors Break Record

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

The Earl of Croysdill and Vallerton [?] and party arrived in Sydney this morning in a dirty disreputable looking Overland motor car. They had…

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The Railway Picnic

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 3

OFFICIALS-- President, Mr. T. M. Green: vice presidents, Messrs. H. Sicard and R. Woodbury: treasurer, Mr. J. Hines; assistant secretary…

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Broken Hili-Condobolin Railway

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 4

A deputation, by Mr. Doe, M.L.A., and including Messrs. Manning, Killen, M's.P., Davidson, M.L.A. R. Piling (Mayor of Lithgow),…

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