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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

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New Railway Station

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has received the following letter, dated 4th May, 1916, from the Secretary to the Chief Railway Commissioner:—…

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Smash at Lismore Railway Yards

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

There was a smash at the Lismore railway yards on Monday night last. An engine was being despatched to the North Lismore station and the…

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Daring Attempt at Train Wrecking. Consternation in Railway Circles an Arrest Made Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 5

A daring attempt at train wrecking was made between Berumba and Sodwalls this morning. A deviation worker named Watson saw three men acting suspiciously, and…

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Railway Troubles. the Application for Cancellation. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 6

Mr. Justice Heydon reserved his judgment in the case of the application for the ancellation of the registration of the Railway Workers and General Labourers'…

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Improved French Aeroplane. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 3

The new Bleriot aeroplane for the French Army is described as graceful, but frail looking. It is named the Spad. M. Bleriot says it climbs rapidly and is capable of doing 125…

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Tram Accident. Three People Injured. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 3

At a late hour last night a rear-end tram accident occurred at the intersection of Quay and George streets, and three passengers were more or less seriously injured…

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A Long Motor Trip. Adelaide to Sydney. in a Dodge Brothers Car

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 7

Although the Dodge Brothers motor car was only introduced into Australia a few months ago, some long journeys have already been made by owners with very satisfactory…

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The Border Railway

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. Adamson, the Queensland Minister for Railways, says he wishes it distinctly understood that he would never give his sanction to any link with New South Wales until they…

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On the Eastern Front. Russian Airmen Busy. Railway and Depots Destroyed. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 3

Russian aviators bombed and destroyed several kilometres of the railway line at Ponevesh; they also demolished several ammunition depots…

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Border Railway Committee's Fees

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 4

Unkind people have been hinting in regard to the Queensland Committee, enquiring into the Border railway proposals, that the taking of evidence and the investigation…

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Motor Car in River

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 4

A motor car driven by Mr. F. Box, of Bellingen, failed to come to a standstill on the Macksville ferry punt on Sunday, and crashing through the gates, toppled into the…

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Late Wires Railway Smash. Stationary Train Overtaken. Four Persons Injured. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 5

While a passenger train from Liverpool to Sydney was standing at the Newtown Station last night, a passenger train from Hornsby crashed into…

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Fire in Bellingen. Motor Garage Razed

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 5

Early on Monday morning last a large number of Bellingen residents was roused out of their peaceful slumbers with the alarm of fire…

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Railway Smash at Newtown. Many Narrow Escapes. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 3

A railway smash occurred at Newtown station to-night, about 9 o'clock, between two suburban trains, one of which left Liverpool at 8 p.m., and stationary in the Newtown…

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Train Accident. (By Wire.) Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

A passenger train from Hornsby overtook a train from Liverpool at Newtown last night. The first train was badly damaged…

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The Newtown Railway Smash. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 4

The Special Inquiry Board sat to-day to hear evidence in connection with the railway smash at Newtown last night. The officials do not agree with the theory that the…

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Fencing Off a Road

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 1

At the recent sitting of the Forbes Land Board R. W. Coward, of Carrawobbity Station, aplied for permission to erect a rabbit-proof fence, with…

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Motor Car Smash. Women Badly Injured. Others Escape. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 3

A motor car, with five women and two children passengers, overturned on the road Nimitybelle to Bombala. One passenger, Mrs. Plowright, was badly…

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Motor Car in River

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 2

A motor car, driven by Mr. F. Box, of Bellingen, failed to come to a standstill on the Macksville ferry punt and, crashing through the gates, toppled…

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Railway Construction

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 5

Sir,--Your Sydney correspondent, discussing the election manoeuvring in the letter appearing in Saturday's issue of the "Examiner," states that the Government is…

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