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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1910

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The Motor Weapon in War

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 4

[?] FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE RECENT BRITISH MANOEUVRES…

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The Chief Railway Commissioner

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 2

The Chief Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. R. Johnson, has been granted three months' leave of absence. It was explained by the Premier on Wednesday that the leave…

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From Pacific Shores to Kosciusko Shows. By Motor, A Magnificent Route

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 8

The old days may hare boon “good old days,” but they tacked many things which we enjoy to-day, among them the motor—a conveyance which for…

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Railway Ambulance. Ourimbah Wins the Shield

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 April 1910 · page 1

On Saturday the New South Wales Railways and Tramways Ambulance Corps held its annual competition for the challenge shield, and representative teams from all parts of the…

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Train Sickness. Rapidly Growing

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 20 April 1910 · page 3

Train-sickness is becoming more prevalent. Whereas ten years ago only one traveller out of 100 ever became train sick, now five times as many succumb…

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From the Train. the Lady Neaped. Sudden Madness

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 20 April 1910 · page 3

The corridor carriage seems decidedly unfortunate (writes the "Daily Mail" of 24th September). An eminently desire able innovation in itself, it is the…

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TELEGRAMS Latest Cable News. LONDON, Monday. Train Held Up

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 20 April 1910 · page 2

Masked bandits stopped the Southern Pacific train and rifled the mails. They compelled the driver to uncouple and escaped…

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Motor Licences

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 20 April 1910 · page 2

Sub-Inspector Flynn has just had issued a notification to motor car proprietors that all drivers must be licensed. No matter whether the owner of the car drives it himself he must…

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An Aeroplane's Feat. Motor and Train Outpaced. London, April 20

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 April 1910 · page 2

After Mr. Honey Farman had flown in an aero-plane for a distance of 50 miles across country from Eampes to Chevilly, near Orleans, M. Paulhan flew on the same aero-plane a distance of 130 miles,…

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New South Wales Railway Ambulance Corps

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 April 1910 · page 2

In the Dr. Woodward memorial medal competition, which was held at Lindfield in conjunction with the annual shield competition on Saturday, the medal for the southern…

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Big Railway Project

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 April 1910 · page 2

Brisbane, Wednesday.—An important forward step in the direction of constructing a transcontinental railway through Western Queensland to link up Port Darwin with…

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Registering of Motor Cars

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 April 1910 · page 2

The Act affecting motor car and motor cycle owners will shortly be put into force, and those locally interested shold take steps to be registered without delay. Owners and drivers…

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Rabbits on Roads

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 23 April 1910 · page 8

According to a report recently published in the "Herald," the subject of destroying rabbits on public roads came before the Pastures Protection…

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Railways and Tramways

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 April 1910 · page 4

The report of the Chief Commissioner, covering the work of the Railway and Tramway Departments during the quarter ended March 31, was made available on Thursday evening…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions [?] pressed by correspond[?]nts. Condition of Our Main Roads

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 23 April 1910 · page 2

To the Editor of the [?] Young Chronicle," Sir, -- Now that the Council is placing metal on the roads preparatory to repairing same, it seems to be an opportune time to consider…

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Railway Sheds

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 23 April 1910 · page 2

Not only have wheat growers and wheat buyers cause to complain about the lack of [?] torage accommodation, but business people [?]ays substantial grounds for complaint as…

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King's Motor Tour. London, April 22

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 April 1910 · page 2

King Edward, from Pau, travelled by motor car to Canterets, Argeles de Bigorre, and Pierrefittee. On his return journey the King visited Lourdes Grotto and the Church of the Rosary, and…

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Sensational Motor Mishap

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 April 1910 · page 2

Wellington (N.Z.), Monday.—A motoring party had a sensational experience in Manawatu Gorge. Turning a dangerous corner, the car went over the edge, and raced down…

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A Motoring Coat

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 3

For women who wield the wheel there is nothing to equal a smart leather coat, closed right up to the throat, where a storm collar protects the ears. The best…

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Correspondence. Duplication of Railways. To the Editor of the "Young Chronicle"

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 7

Sir,--In the recent State bye-elections, two seats in which the farmers' vote predominated have been lost and producers have been charged with apathy in allowing that to…

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