Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1904

100 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 5

The Bagdad Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 6

The main efforts of the German Government charge the last half of the thirty years since the formation of the Empire were almost entirely…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Bridge Approaches

Manilla Express · Wednesday 13 January 1904 · page 2

THE following communication received by the Council from the Public Works Department, was discussed at Monday's meeting:—With reference…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Guarding the Royal Train

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 3

When the King and Queen travel in their special train very great precautions are taken by the railway company to ensure the safety of the Royal travellers,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Most Curious of Railways

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1904 · page 5

In Japan a railway system. 20 miles in length, has worked successfully for year without locomotive or mechanical engines of any sort…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1904 · page 3

Some time ago n Railway League was formed here One or two meetings wore hold, and the committee put into going order. Since this absolutely…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Another Great Railway Project. Shifting the World's Commercial Axis

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 6

The completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway has given birth to a new enterprise in which the American and French capitalists seem to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Traveller, Luxury on the Railway Lines

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 7

THE unaccustomed voyager is always somewhat puzzled when he finds that the means of the sumptuous meals served on board the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

WAR. Russia and Japan. Embarking Troops. Chemulpho Engagement. Decks Flowing with Blood. Heavy Russian Losses. Keeling Against Alexieff Alleged Japanese Outrage Japs. Attack Railway Line. Repulsed by Russians. Heavy Losses Each Side. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 4

japan will On embarking 100,000 men within the next two days, their destination being unknown. The "Daily News" special…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Novel Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 6

The story of a remarkable engineering feat comes from California A great section of mountain was recently torn off by 10,000lbs, of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Japs, Landing in Korea. Bridges and Railway Destroyed. Siberian Railway. Russian Fleet Recalled. Sailors Decorated. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 4

It is reported that 40,000 mors Japs have landed at Chemulpho, Seventy (70) miles if railway and some important bridges have been…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

In a Racing Motor-car

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 6

Mr. Charles Jarrott describes in the Badminton Magazine," how he won the Ardines Automobile Race. To do this he bad to cover 321 miles…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Railways

Manilla Express · Wednesday 2 March 1904 · page 2

Over half-a-million tons of coal were used on the New South Wales railways and tramways last year…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ways of Living Terrorizing the Biggest Rail-road in America

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 March 1904 · page 3

THE greatest railroad in the United States—for with its allied roads of the Hill system the Northern Pacific includes 18,485 miles—has been at…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Russian War Boats. Sufferings of the Russians. Seoul-wifu Railway. Liaotung Peninsular. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1904 · page 4

Five Russian torpedo boats which have been Said are reported to have started for Algiers, with instructions to watch for vessels…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Latest. London, Friday. Railway Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1904 · page 2

About one quarter of a mile of the Siberian railway between Harbin and Nikoist has been destroyed. JAPS LANDING IN KOREA…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Railway

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 March 1904 · page 5

"MILROY" in the Sydney Mail writes as follows:—From Walcha Road to Manilla is not a far cry and the two places are connected by rail,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Russo-Japanese War. Japanese Squadron. Koreans AlTACK Russians Railway Bbidge Wrecking Reported Backdown by Russia. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

The Japanese squadron has been again sighted off Vladivostock. A number of Korean soldiers have attacked a body of Russian, killing…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Whilst Jumping Off a Tramcar

Manilla Express · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 3

'Looker-on' describes a very curious accident which happened in Birmingham the other day, on the cable car route. A certain male passenger emulating…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Latest Telegrams Federal Capital. Transcontinental Railway. Sydney, Monday 11 28 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 2

The Premier of Victoria says that the construction of a bush capital, asproposed by the Federal Government, and the currying out of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →