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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

510 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 26

"John Bridge" Picture

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 3

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., have recently opened a department through which the man on the land may obtain most of the articles needed in his…

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Died at Junee. Woman Takes Ill in Train. (Country Press Telegram). SYDNEY

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

Mrs. Agnes Maliphant, while travelling from Corowa to Sydney, was taken ill in a train at Junee. She was removed to the hospital, but died…

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Jefeery Car Exhibit Varied Conditions of Motoring

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 5

Call for different types of covers. The tyres illustrated are two types used for work, but on this occasion they have general work. A glance at the sections…

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Motors at the Show. The Car Magnificient at the show

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 5

The beautiful lines of the new "Mit[?]ell Six" Car, and the phenomonal [?]ords it has put up in New South [?]ales during the last twelve months…

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Goulburn and the War. the Railway Unit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

An officer (well known in Goulburn) of the Railway Unit, writing at sea, 9th Feb., says:—All are in the best of health and good spirits. It can be assured that the Railway Unit will…

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Train Delayed

Young Witness · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

The mall train arrived at Young nearly three hours late this morning. No official word was available as to the delay, but passengers state that at…

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Found Dead on Road

Young Witness · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

William McDermott, married, was found dead on the Dunodoo-Marley road near Gulgong…

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War Bridge, Euchre Party, and Dance

Young Witness · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

The prizes for the War Bridge, Euchre Party and Dance to be held on 3rd May are now on view in Mr. R. Allen's window. They were given…

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Thefts on Railway

Young Witness · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

At the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce meeting this mooting, Mr. Knowlman spoke of a matter of great Interest to retallers. Wholesale…

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John Bridge. Many Easter Visitors. Expulsion Incident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 6

Responding freely to the cordial invitation issued by John Bridge and Co., just before Easter, hundreds of the firm's clients and country friends throughout the carnival period made…

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Railway Smash Near Mittagong. Engine Derailed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

A light engine from Sydney travelling towards Goulburn collided with the 11 a.m. pickup train from Goulburn at Numerdie, on the crossing loop midway between Mittagong and…

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Goulburn Motor Bus Service

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

The full timetable will be published in next issue. The fares, both on week-days and Sundays are—Garfield to P.O., 3d ; Garfield to Kenmore, 6d ; P.O. to Prince of Wales Hotel, 3d…

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John Bridge & Co. Entertaining Easter Visitors Expulsion Discussed

The Yass Courier · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

Though clients and friends of John Bridge & Co. have been accustomed, for years past, to receive invitations to foregather at their…

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"John Bridge." Many Easter Visitors. Expulsion Incident

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 4

Responding freely to the cordial invitation issued by John Bridge and Co., just before Easter, hundreds of the firm's ellents and country friends…

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Child Killed by Motor Car

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 1

Raymond Robert Raines (6) of Prahran (Vic.) was knocked down by a motor car and fatally injured…

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Railway Fatality

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 4

Richard Ryan (65) of Canley Vale, attempted to cross the railway line in front of a goods train at Fairfield station at 7 o'clock and was knocked…

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Accident at Goulburn Railway Workshops

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. John Hamilton, Clifford-street, machinist at the Goulburn per. way shops, met with an accident on Monday morning. He was assisting to place a belt on a pulley, when by some…

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Balabla Farmers. Better Roads Wanted

Young Witness · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Balabla F. and S. Association the following members pere present: Messrs. L. A. Martin (President), T. C. West,…

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"John Bridge." Many Easter Visitors Expulsion Incident

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 4

Responding freely to the cordial invitation issued by John Bridge and Co., just before Easter, hundreds of the firm's clients and country friends…

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Motors Burnt. Fire at Narrabeen. (Country Press Telegram). SYDNEY

Young Witness · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

A fire occurred in a garage at Narrabeen. The building, together with two motor buses and three motor cars were completely destroyed within half…

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