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

Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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Motor Lorry

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

By advertisement in another column in this issue it is announced that Mr. R. J. Jenkins is prepared to undertake orders for all classes of carrying. For…

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Railway Disaster. Inquest Resumed. Conflicting Evidence. Bowral

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

The inquest on the victims of the Exeter disaster was resumed this morning before the Coroner (Mr. Taylor) and a jury of six. The attendance was not…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners till arrive in Goulburn at half-past I on Thursday afternoon on their annual inspection of the lines. They are at present touring the western line, and…

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Boys' Prank. a Borrowed Motor Car

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 4

Adelaide, Sunday.—Three young adventurers had a wonderful escape from death on Saturday. evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, of Prospect, went to the races at Morphetville in the…

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The Luckey Pass Road

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 4

In the letter signed "A. H. Barden," published in these columns, the word "three" was printed instead of "their." The writer's contention is that the petition contained the names of some…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 2

Mr. Harper, Deputy Chief Commissioner of Railways, and Mr. Frazer, Assistant Commissioner, arrived in Goulburn at 1.30 this (Thursday) afternoon, accompanied by the heads of…

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Slight Damage to Railway. Washaway on Crookwell Line

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 4

The damage done to tile southern railway line and branches in consequence of the heavy rains has been slight, and only one or two small washaways have been reported at…

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Exeter Train Smash. the Inquest Resumed

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

BOWRAL (Monday).--The inquest on the victims of the Exeter railway disaster was resumed, before Mr. H. Taylor, district Coroner. There was…

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Railway Building

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 3

The Minister for Public Works gave the following information, ta reply to Mr. Fitzpatrick, regarding the carrying out of three railway lines under day…

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Additional Railway Bridge. Menace to Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Thursday evening strong complaints were made about the danger which would accrue to lands in the city If the additional railway bridge across the Mulwarree…

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The New Railway Bridge. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 2

Dear Sir,—The citizens, especially those living on the lower levels, will fully appreciate the vigilance of the aldermen of our municipality in connection with the construction of the new…

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Railway Commissioners

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Holman, announced yesterday the Cabinet's decision regarding the appointment of Railway Commissioners. Mr. John Harper, Acting Chief Commissioner,…

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Fire at Tram Station

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 2

On Friday night about ten o’clock, just as the flood in the street had subsided the fire-ball rang out, and a rush was made to the tram station…

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Luckey Pass Road. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 4

Sir,—I notice a further communication in your issue of the 21st instant concerning the above, or rather a small portion of it, as alterations of this road through five owners' land…

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Cable News National Union Recognised by Railway Men. London, March 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 2

The railway companies have appointed a committee to meet a committee from the executive of the National Union of Railwaymen to discuss the conditions of employment. Mr. J…

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Motor Cycle Destroyed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 2

Mr. Percy Denham, of Goulburn, had tile misfortune on Sunday night of losing his motor cycle and side-car, which caught fire while on the Crookwell Road at the intersection of the…

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Railway Commissioners

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 2

In the Assembly on Monday evening Mr. Cohen asked whether it was a fact that, despite the promise of the Premier to make an announcement to the House on the…

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School Children & Railway Travel

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Henley wanted to know whether it was a fact, as reported, that Cabinet was about to consider a proposal to…

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Goulburn Motor Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the G.M.C. was held on Wednesday night. Mr. Chas. Waugh, president, occupied the chair. The chairman in opening the meeting mentioned the death of…

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Crookwell Railway Time Table. Deputation to the Commissioners

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 2

Yesterday week the Railway Commissioners made their annual tour of inspection of the Crookwell Railway Station, and advantage was taken of the occasion…

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