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

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

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Motor Car Burnt

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 2

Our Taralga correspondent writes:—While Dr. Burkitt was journeying from Taralga to his Paling Yards property, his car caught fire and was burnt to cinders. The mishap took place about 12…

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The Latest. Sydney, Thursday. Motor Car and Cadets

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 2

Alfred Andrews, who was in charge of the, motor car which ran down the column of cadets last night, was charged at the Police Court to-day with negligently driving the car, thereby…

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Galong - Burrowa Railway. Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 3

A meeting of the Railway League Committee was held on Friday afternoon, 31st ult., in the Mechanics' Institute, when…

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Attempted Train-wrecking. Barrow on the Line. Train’s Narrow Escape. Blayney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 8 June 1912 · page 2

What appears to be a deliberate attempt at train-wrecking is reported as having occurred near Newbridge on the night of May 31, or the early morning of…

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Would Sack Mr. Johnson Mr. Thrower on Railway Administration

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 8 June 1912 · page 2

AT the annual dinner of the Dubbo branch of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Employees’ Association, Mr. T. H. Thrower, M L.A., spoke at…

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Railwaymen get a Rise

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 8 June 1912 · page 2

During tho week it was made known that the Railway Department had decided t[?] increase the wages of per way mo[?] by sixpence per day. Fettlers will now…

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A Terrible Fatality. Mr. Patrick Reardon. Killed Instantaneously. Run Over by a Railway Truck

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 10 June 1912 · page 2

THERE was a considerable sensation caused im Murrumburrah and Harden when it became known that Mr. Patrick Reardon had been…

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Harden Railway Station About The Improvements a Big Water Scheme. a Tunnel Approach to the Railway Station

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 10 June 1912 · page 2

It will be seen by a lengthy advertisement in this issue that the Railway Commissioners intend to resume a lot of land between Harden…

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Another Tram Fatality

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 4

Shortly after 7 o'clock on Saturday evening a fatal tram accident occurred in George-street, between Goulburn-street and the Crescent Hotel. Michael Savage, a labourer, was noticed to…

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Railway Men's Increase in Wages. Mr. Cann Amused at Mr. Catts

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 2

The State Treasurer, Mr. Cann, was amused on Monday at the credit that appeared to be claimed by an official of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association in…

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Railway Men. Large Increase in Wages

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Catts, M.P., general secretary Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association, stated on Sunday that the Chief Railway Commissioner has agreed to an all-round increase of…

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Goulburn Motor Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Goulburn Motor Club was held last week, Mr. T. T. Alkin, vice-president, occupying the chair. There was a crowded attendance. Mr. C. F. Wilson,…

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The Railway Guage

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 2

The battle of the gauges is not yet over. The railway engineers of the several States have been asked to meet in conference and determine…

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Railway Extension

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 2

The Canowindra Railway League has been resuscitated to co-operate with the Goolagung and Eugowra leagues in urging the extention of the railway from…

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Railway Men's Conditions

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 4

Mr. Catts, M.P., hon. general secretary of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association, forwards the Sydney press correspondence between himself and the Railway…

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Galong - Burrowa Railway. Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 3

A meting of the Barrowa District Railway League was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Monday, 10th June, at 3.30 p.m. There were present,—…

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Motor Car Smashes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 June 1912 · page 2

Inverell, Friday.—Mr. E. J. M'Bean and the driver of a motor-car had a thrilling experience on Monday last. Coming down the Waterloo range the brakes…

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Goulburn Motor Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 June 1912 · page 2

At the usual weekly meeting of the Goulburn Motor Club. Mr. W. G. Thompson delivered a lecturette on the magneto. Mr. T. M. Hall presided over a large attendance. The mysteries of…

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The Latest. Sydney, Saturday. Tram Line Fatality

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 June 1912 · page 2

The body of a man killed on the tram line in William-street last night has been identified as that of Joseph Ramsay, a resident of Rose Bay. PRODUCE RATES…

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The Burrowa Railway

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 15 June 1912 · page 4

The turning of the first sod of the railway to he built from Galong to Burrowa, which takes place to-day, and which will be celebrated in a…

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