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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 4 of 30

A Brisbane Storm. the Express Train Delayed

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

BRISBANE, Monday. — Brisbane and suburbs and a large part of the country was visited by a terrific thunderstorm early on Friday…

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Train Accident Averted. Boy on a Tricycle

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon a junior employed at the Young railway station had a sensational experience, and one which nearly cost him his life. It…

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When the Parson Swore. Little Incident on a Train

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

WAGGA, Monday.—Rev.H. Woodhouse, speaking at a recruiting meeting, said that while travelling in a train recently he had as…

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Big Robbery. at Bathurst Railway Station. Early Morning Sensation. Booking Clerk Tells Thrilling Story

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

According to the sensational story told by Herbert Elbourne, night booking clerk at the Bathurst railway station, a thief, or thieves, having…

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Station Owner Killed. Brother Severely Injured. Capsize of Motor Car

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 3

FORBES, Sunday.—A serious accident occurred between Forbes and Parkes yesterday morning. As a result Mr. Edward Jones, a well known…

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Died on a Tram. Soldier's Collapse

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A soldier, travelling on a tram in George Street West, collapsed and fell to the floor. He was taken to a hospital, where…

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On Westminster Bridge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 1

Earth has not anything to show more fair; Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty. The city now doth like a garment wear…

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Careless Railway Working. Big Drain on Department. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

It has transpired that the cost to the Railway Department of repairs to waggons damaged in accident last year was £357,000. As well compensation amounting to over £50,000 was…

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Tram Runs Into Mob of Sheep. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

A tram bound for Rozelle tram depot ran into a mob of sheep at Camperdown early this morning, and killed 16 of them…

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"John Bridge" Wool Sale. More Successful Selling

Young Witness · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 3

The second sale of the present year by John Bridge and Co. held on the 3rd inst., may be said to eclipse the several brilliant ones which preceded…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers Car

Young Witness · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 1

Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs. The advent of Dodge Bros, new car in the' Australian market has been welcomed by many interested in the…

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Killed by Tram. Knocked Down in Oxford Street

Young Witness · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday—Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes was knocked down and killed by a tramcar in Oxford street last night…

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The Two Archdeacons. What the Tramp Said

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

The following is an absolutely true tale, and the two rev. gentlemen who figure in it are known to many people in Australia. They are Archdeacons, and one was staying at the house…

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Queen of the Day. Railway Queen Falls Back

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Arrangements have now been practically completed for all details in connection with the crowning ceremonial of the Queen of the Day, which is to take place in the evening of Allies…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers Car. Specially Adapted for Colonial Needs

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

The advent of Dodge Brothers now car in the Australian market has been welcomed by many interested in the introduction of a car especially adapted, both as to weight and…

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The Riots. Stragglers Demanded Special Train. Still Truculent. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

About six hundred soldiers arrived at the Central Station about 9 o'clock this morning and demanded a train so that they would arrive at Liverpool before 11, and so escape…

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Trouble with Soldiers. More Riots Last Night. One Soldier Shot. Died in Policeman's Arms. Wild Scenes at Central Railway Station. Hotels in City Closed

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—After the riots of soldiers yesterday, there was an apparent calm, but there were further wild scenes culminating at midnight…

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Approach to the Railway Goods Shed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 3

On Monday morning Mr. Donnellan, District Traffic Superintendent, was waited upon by a deputation of members of the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce—Messrs. C. W. Furner, J. F…

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Gratuity Fund.—railway Men

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 3

A meeting was held in connection with the above in the Protestant Hall on Sunday last, when a good number of railway men interested in this fund attended. Ald. Rogers was voted…

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Goulburn Railway Station. (To the Editor.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 2

Sir,—What obliging officials we have on our railways at Goulburn station. I joined the Temora mail at a little station on the southern side of Goulburn last month on route for the…

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