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

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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Railway Trouble. London, March 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 2

On being interviewed by a representative of the Manchester Guardian, Guard Richardson, whose case has brought about the present crisis, stated that the control officer, whom he…

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Taralga Railway. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 4

Dear Sir,—Just a few lines to define the attitude of the Taraga Railway League in the above matter. The league was formed at a largely-attended…

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Government and Main Roads

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 4

At the Shire Council meeting on Saturday Cr. John. Lynch had something to say on the matter now affecting the Government and Shires…

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Motor Reliability Trial

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 4

There were nine starters in the motor reliability trial held on Friday afternoon. A start was made from the Club rooms in Auburn-street, the following competitors making…

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Motor Car Afire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

Mrs. W. A. McDonald (Miss Kate Slattery), of Sydney, who is on a visit to Goulburn, had ii narrow escape of losing her motor car on Monday afternoon. Mrs. McDonald had had a…

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Taralga Railway. Hamlet's Soliloquy, with Due Apologies to Shakespeare

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

To Roslyn, or not to Roslyn; that is the question: whether 'twill be nobler, for all time, to suffer the stings and harrowing remorse of having chosen this round-about route to…

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Taralga Railway Route

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

A meeting to deal with the above question will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at half-past seven o'clock. Those who intend being present should note the…

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Railway Washaways

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 4

Serious washaways occurred as a result of the storm on the railway line at Minto (near Campbelltown), on the southern line, at Banktown, and also near Camden, on the…

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A Famous Train. the West Coast Diner

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 6

Time was, and not so very long ago either, when to ask the question which was the "crack"train of the London and North-Western Railway…

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The Taralga Railway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 2

There was an attendance of about 20 at a meeting convened by the Mayor (Alderman Turner) on Wednesday evening in response to a requisition from residents to consider the…

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The Taralga Railway. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 4

Dear Sir,—In your columns a 'Resident of Tarnalga" wishes to stir us up. He has my gratitude. He seeks information re The Forest route, via Chatsbury. I have mach pleasure in…

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Motor Notice

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

May Brothers, the enterprising owners of the Leichhardt Motor Garage, have just finished extensions to their repair shop and garage which now covers a…

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Motor Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

As a motor car belonging to Messrs. Turner and Sons was being driven along Clinton-street on Friday evening the back axle collapsed and a wheel came off. There were six occupants of…

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Railway Riflemen

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 6

A deputation waited upon the Minister for Defence on Thursday, and requested that the Minister should (a) ensure the success of reserve railway rifle clubs all over Australia where…

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Taralga Railway. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Once again I beg space to set the facts before your many readers. I do not know whether the "Chatsbury Resident" started to reply to my last or not. If he did, he failed…

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Light Horse Camp. Railway Difficulties

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

Duntroon, Saturday.—One very important fact has been revealed in connection with the camp of the Third Light Horse Brigade at Duntroon which has just concluded, and that is the…

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Railways and Sale-yards

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 4

Although only a very moderate supply of sheep was consigned for Thursday's Homebush market, and by no means a record number of cattle, yet stock trains ran so late that sheep…

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Lord and Lady Chelmsford and the Railway Men

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Johnson, Chief Commissioner, in a circular to the staff, states:—At the special request of his Excellency the Governor, I desire to convey to the members of the staff in the…

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Motor Cycle Trial

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

Just after passing Tarago on Friday the riders in the motor cycle reliability trial encountered a severe storm, and some were drenched. The creeks became swollen, and the…

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Cheaper Motor Fuel

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 2

Various experiments have been made in London recently within a view to discovering cheaper fuel for motors…

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