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Railways, roads & transport, 1904

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THE Man in the Train. Chapter IV.—Continued

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 4

'You know I am your friend, Mrs. Dale.' Joseph Searle interrupted hotly. How can you doubt me?'…

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A Shocking Accident. Killed by a Passing Train

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 4

A DREADFUL accident happened on the railway line between Moonce Ponds and Eaaendon a few days ago, when John Anderson, a resident of Hunter-street,…

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Thrilling Escape from a Train. Admirable Presence of Mind

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 4

A narrow escape from a terrible accident occurred on Wednesday at a level crossing at Katoomba. A special train had arrived at the station, and the engine was being…

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Russia and China. Railway Extension. Proposal by Alexieff. London, Dec. 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 6

Admiral Alexieff, the Viceroy of the Far East, recently showed Huy-u-fen, the Chinese director of Northern Railways, the Russian fleet in Port Arthur, consisting of…

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The Very Lates. More Gruesome Than a Battlefield. Piled Up Corpses. Trampled Out of Recognition Whole Families Wiped Out. 564 Bodies Recovered—157 Injured. Clever Rescue of Performers. a Plucky Comedian. Narrow Escape of Children. London. Jan. 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 2

Further particulars of the disastrous fire in Chicago show that 564 bodies of victims have been recovered, and that 157 were injured in addition. Of these latter one-third…

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Railways in Russia Accident Every Three Miles

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 1

According to the Odessa correspondent of the "Standard," railway travelling in Russia would seem to possess a charm of its own for people who like…

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Leap from a Train. a Child's Foolish Act

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1904 · page 4

A little girl 11 years of age created considerale excitement amongst a number of persons residing along the Brunswick, railway line Melbourne, on Friday morning…

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New Road Superintendent. Mr. Oxley Returns to Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 January 1904 · page 2

Mr. F. N. Oxley, who it will be remembered filled the position of Road Superintendent at Wagga some years ago, has been again sent to take charge of the…

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The Railway Yards

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 January 1904 · page 2

It is anticipated that during the current month the local railway yard will present an animated appearance, as large quantities of wheat have been booked…

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THE Man in the Train. CHAPTER V. "Guilty Oh Not Guilty ?"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 4

Sadly, with visible reluctance, the foreman came forward; his healthy, florid face was very pale, his full lips twitched so…

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Cablegrams Railway Disaster. London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 2

A terrible railway disaster is reported from America. A passenger train collided with a cattle train at Kansas. 30 passengers and trainmen…

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Victorian Railway Strike. Case of Executive Officers. the Iceberg Melteth Not

The Worker · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 7

During the discussion on the Estimates in the Victorian Assembly, the question of the reinstatement of the enginedrivers and firemen, not re-engaged after the strike, was…

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Trans-siberian Railway. London, Jan 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 2

Major W. S. Nathan, of the Royal Engineers, who during Urn Boerrwar hold an important position in the railway transport department, and is now an officer in the…

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Betterment Tax. in Connection with Railways. Gundagai-tumut Line

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1904 · page 4

Seeing that the Gundagai-Tumat railway was constructed on the betterment principle, the following official letter appearing in the city press will…

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THE Man in the Train. Chapter V —Continued

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 4

As I reached the cove, a little dog came leaping towards me; it was Inky, and he tried to explain to me, by sundry…

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The Siberian Railway. Japanese Intentions. London, Jan. 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 2

It is stated that 200 Japanese military engineers have been distributed at various points near the Siberian railway, disguised as Chinese coolies and as Chinese following…

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

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 20 January 1904 · page 3

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

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Railway Disaster in America. the Cornellsville Accident. Graphic Details

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1904 · page 4

By the San Francisco mail particulars of a frightful catastrophe to the Duquesne Limited, the fastest through passenger train from Pittsburg to New York, are contained…

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Trans-siberian Railway. Arrest of Japanese Spies

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 January 1904 · page 2

Many Japanese spies have been arrested in Manchuria. It was feared that they intended to destroy the Trans-Siberian railway…

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Betterment Tax and the Railways

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 4

IN order to cover the cost of working certain railways, which it was estimated would be run at a loss, the Legislature introduced into the Acts authorising…

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