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

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

584 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 30

Closer Settlement Disposal, of Ungarie South, and Gorman's Hill West Estates on the Authorised Railway From Wyalong to Cargelligo

Young Witness · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 3

The Lands Department have published en announcement that the Closer Settlement purchase farms, into which the Ungarie South,…

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Nearly Eight Millions Involved. Taralga Railway Included

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

With other public works, involving huge expenditure, in contemplation, special interest attached to a question answered by Mr. Cann in the Legislative Assembly on Monday. Works to…

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Railway Commissioner's Visit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

The tour of inspection of the Commissioner for Railways which was to have taken place during the current week has been postponed…

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Engineers' Strike. Talk of General Disruption. Trains, Trams, and Water Supply. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

The engineers' strike at Eveleigh continues and the outlook is ominous. The men talk freely about resorting to extreme measures unless the Commissioners recede from the stand they…

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Motor Car Murder

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 1

Melbourne, Tuesday.—An inquest was held to-day concerning the murder of William Patrick Haines, 21, motor car driver, whoso b dy was found hidden in a motor car on…

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Goulburn Motor Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 2

The above club will hold a members' handicap at Easter. It will be run in connection with the Canberra Club's Easter carnival, when important contests will be decided…

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Ald Bridge Ousted

Young Witness · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

As a result of Judgment in the full court to-day, Mr. Clarence W. Bridge has been ousted from the position of Alderman of the City Council…

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A Manufacturing Success. Dodge Brothers Motor Car Highest Standard Throghout

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

A few months ago the Dudge Brothers Motor Car was almost unknown in the Australian market. To-day the name is becoming a household word among those…

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Motor Near River

Young Witness · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

A couple of night ago a motoring party from Forbes was going to a ball a few miles from town. The road led across a big bridge over the…

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Motor Car Murder

Young Witness · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

Melbourne, Tuesday:—An inquest was held to-day concerning the murder of William Patrick Halnes, 21, motor car driver on Bulleen road on…

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Parcels on Railways

Young Witness · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 5

On and from Monday, 17th April, all parcels enveloped in paper will not be carried toy goods trains. Such parcels must be forwarded by passenger…

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State Public Works Taralga Railway Included

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

With other public work, involving huge expenditure, in contemplation, special interest attached to a question answered by Mr. Cana in the Assembly on…

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A Manufacturing Success Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Highest Standard Throughout

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 5

A few months ago the Dodge Brothers Motor Car was almost unknown in the Australian markets. To-day the name is becoming a house-hold word among those who use that form of…

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Broken Hill—condobolin Railway. Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

The members of the Railway Workers Association on the Menindie section of the Broken Hill to Condobolin railway have decided by ballot to ask…

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Grazier Falls Off Tram. Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

Alexander Muir, a grazier, residing near Bingara, fell off a moving tram this morning, and is now in a critical condition. About a fortnight…

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Strikes. Ultimatum to Railway Commissioner

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 4

Mr. Hoyle told the fitters on strike at the railways workshops that they had made a great mistake in ceasing work. If there was to be a fight between the men and the Railway…

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New French Aeroplane. Faster Than the Fokker. Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 4

The newspaper, the Journal, states that France has tested a new aeroplane with a remarkable engine, which is much faster than the Fokker. Some writers attending the recent…

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Local Motor Car Destroyed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 3

At about two o'clock this (Thursday) morning a 12-16 h.p. car, owned by Mr. F. Shepherd and driven by Mr. Oscar Dudley Shepherd, was practically destroyed by fire at the corner I…

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Railway Fatality

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 2

Geo. Peacock, compositor, fell from a train on Bankstown line this morning and was cut to pieces. CHINA…

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Tamworth sees an Aeroplane

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 7

TAMWORTH, Friday. —Considerable surprise was caused in Tamworth just before dusk last evening, when it was reported that an aeroplane had been…

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