Killed by a Tram. Sydney, Saturday Night
James Wilson, who was knocked down by a train in George-street on Friday night, died last night…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1908
625 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 32
North Coast Railway Construction
Mr. Wm. Wrightson, in a letter to the "Daily Telegraph," says:—The member for the Raleigh electorate has been informed that the Government do not propose to spend any more money…
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One of the chief ambitions of the professional pace follower for the coming season is, says "Cycling" (Eng.), to crowd 60 miles into 60 minutes. Guignard, the present holder of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Fatality. Sydney, Wednesday Night
The woman Connie Riley, who fell under the cars while boarding a train at the Central Railway Station on Saturday night and was so seriously…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—A collision occurred at Murrurundi at four o'clock this morning, by which fourteen passengers were injured. No one was killed outright, but it is…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—The time allowed for the completion of the first section of the North Coast railway under contract is two years from the date of acceptance of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mangled by a Train. Sydney, Saturday Night
A woman named Elizabeth Hopkins, aged 47 years, was literally cut to pieces last night by a train near Moonee Ponds (Vic.) Railway Station. It…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Terrible Railway Smash. Two Trains Collide. Many Persons Injured. Sydney
A collision occurred at Murrumundi at four o'clock this morning by which fourteen passengers were injured. No one was killed…
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The railway revenue for March quarter was £1,181,229, as compared to £1,212,956, and the expenditure was £604,077, as compared to £580,425. The…
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Replying to press criticisms, the Lands Department states that. In order to expedito the construction of the mail road from Coramba to Dorrigo—a distance of 38 [?]iles—contracts…
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A public meeting was held at Chatsworth on Wednesday to urge upon the Government the necessity of constructing a bridge across the North Arm, between…
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The Baga disaster by sea, closely followed by the tra[?] accident at Murrurundi, give colouring to the widely distributed idea that misfortune seldom comes singly…
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In the Legislative Council last week, Mr. Ka[?] took the opportunity to refer to the shortage of sheep and catle waggons. He…
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A terrible railway collision occurred at Drawbroot Junction, near melbourne, last night. The Bendigo express crashed into a,…
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SYDNEY, Saturday.—A board of experts, with Mr. Harper (chief traffic manager), commenced an inquiry this morning concerning the smash at Murrurndi railway…
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Replying to recent press critisisms, the Lands Department states that, in order to expedite the construction of the mail road from Coramba to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Appalling Railway Disaster. Passenger Trains Collide. Injured Passengers Roasted to Death. 41 KILLED. 60 Wounded. Sydney, Tuesday, 8.30 a.m
One of the most appalling railway accidents in the history of Australia occurred at Braybrook (Victoria) last night…
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A board of experts commenced an inquiry on Saturday concerning the smash at Murrurundi Railway Station. No particulars have yet leaked…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Train Accident. Engine and Trucks Derailed
Another railway accident is reported from Werris Greek, on the Northern railway line, where it is stated that two carriages, containing a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Railway Smash. Shipping. Two Trains Collide. Passengers Seriously Injured
A collision between the Glen Innes and Brisbane trains occurred at Murrurundi railway station early on Friday morning. A number of passengers Now that the strike is over, shipping is again assuming normal conditions, the majority of the North Coast boats having resumed their usual running…
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