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

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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Motor Car Accident

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 3

The first time Betty Lensing met Congressman Kent was when her motor ran into his at a crossing, and Kent's car was demolished. Then…

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Sensational Motor Ride Armed Passenger Seizes Car. Driver Handcuffed. Melbourne

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 3

One of the most astounding stories told at the Detective office for some time relating to what, in criminal phraseology, is deslribed as robbery…

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Motor Garage Afire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

Katoomba, Monday.—This morning an outbreak of fire occurred on the premises used as a garage by the Italia Motor Company, in Park-street. The brigade found the premises well…

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Gunmen in Melbourne. Trams Held Up

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Melbourne, Wednesday.—Members of the Melbourne public who are about at night are still menaced by masked and armed men. At first it was thought that the men operating…

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War Bridge and Euchre Party

Young Witness · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 6

A very enjoyable war bridge, euchre party and dance took place on Wednesday night in the Town Hall, In aid of the Convent School funds. The…

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Protection of Wheat Losses to Farmers. Railway Department's Negligence

Young Witness · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—A very serious position has arisen owing to the failure of the Railway Department to take ordinary precautions to protect…

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Tram Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

An electric tram jumped the rails near Circular Quay this morning. The few passengers in the car were slightly shaken…

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Second Aeroplane Arrives

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

The second Do Haviland aeroplane on order by the Sydney Aerial Club from the Common-wealth Department arrived in Sydney by rail on Tuesday evening, and is at present being put…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

Young Witness · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

John Bridge and Co. Ltd., write:— "The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will, no doubt, cause many producers who…

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"John Bridge" Easter Arrangements

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., write:— "The facet of the Easter Show having been abandon this year will, no doubt cause many producers, who hind intended' to visit…

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“John Bridge.” Easter Arrangements

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

John Bridge and Co., Ltd. write :— The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will, no doubt, cause many producers who had…

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Budd to Be Hanged Murdered Man for Motor Car

Young Witness · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The decision of the Executive Council not to interfere with the death sentence on Percival William Budd, for the murder…

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Railway Smash Stock and Goods Trains. Collision in Victoria. Narrow Escape of Crews

Young Witness · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.— A sensational railway amash, between a goods train and a stock train occurred in Victoria this morninh, but no human…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2
Also in Crookwell Gazette

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write:— "The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year, no doubt, cause many producers,…

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A Tramp King. Strenuous Task

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 1

Maurice Vancam, the "King of Tramps," passed through Burrowa on Saturday last, and spoke at the picture show in the evening. He…

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The Chamber of Commerce and the Kingsdale-norwood Road. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 4

Dear Sir,—I noticed in Tuesday's edition, of your paper in the report of the meeting of Chamber of Commerce that that body received l letter from the Public Works Department…

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Railway Shunter Committed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 1

At the Parramatta Police Court on Wednesday day Morton Francis Frederick Clement (85), shunter at the Clyde railway yards, and residing at Toongabbie, was charged with stealing a…

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Main Roads Aldermen Amazed

Young Witness · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 5

WALLENDBEEN, Friday.—At the last meeting of Council the following letter created some amazement:— "Oepartment of Local Government,…

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Kingsdale to Norwood Road, and Why It Should Be Constructed. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 4

Dear Sir,—I crave space in your valauble columns to put the facts of the case before your readers, because I note in Saturday's paper that a public body which is working in the interest…

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