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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

1,174 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 59

Bridge at Woden. Tenders Shortly

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 4

That it is hoped to call for tenders for the bridge at Woden shortly Is the cheerful intelligence contained in a letter from the Works Director at…

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Shire Council Noxious Weeds and Straying Stock. Wheat Garters and the Roads

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 1

President C. Crichton wired an apology to his fellow members of the Shire Council on Saturday, and the chair at the ordinary monthly…

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Railway Transfers and Promotions

Daily Witness · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. A. H. Watters. N.O., Molong has been transferred to Pi[?]ton in succession to Mr. Harrold, appointed S.M. at Gular…

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Railwaymen's Seniority 1917 Strike Aftermath

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The posting of seniority lists relating to the 1917 strike is likely to cause dissatisfaction and resentment in the railway…

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"Trivial Complaints" Criticism of Railways Unwarranted Mr. J. D. Reid Defends Commissioners

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

"The Commissioners have stated that the Goulburn District is first in the State, but that is not due to the efforts of any individual but the hearty…

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Unprotected Luggage. Railway Travellers Warned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 4

A recent traveller by the 5.15 p m train from Sydney to Goulburn had an experience at Central Station, which should serve as a warning to others to…

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Gates on Roads

Daily Witness · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 2

After many years' efforts the road from Mogongong to Greenethorpe is now opened. The delay until a few months ago was the…

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Falling Off in Railway Traffic. Influence of Late Harvest

Daily Witness · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 1

The Young railway traffic returns for the month of December have been made available. The number of tickets issued was 2924, as compared with…

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"Nap," On the Train" Two Men Charged Sydney Detectives Alert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 2

Two of Sydney's noted sleuths— Detectives Robinson and Chuck— gave evidence in a case at Goulburn Police Court to-day, before…

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No Sunday Night Train Cost Not Warranted Saturday Service to Stand

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 2

There is no prespect of the 2.28 train from Sydney to Bundanoon on Saturdays being extended to Goulburn. Neither will the return trip to…

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Man Killed. Railway Fatality Near Albury

Daily Witness · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 1

A railway tragedy occurred at Kitmore East, when the Albury express, which led Melbourne at 4 p.m., ran down a railway tricycle on which…

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Motors for Australia

Daily Witness · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 1

The ready Australian market for American motor cars is evidenced by the fact that the freighter Port Lincoln. which arrived at Sydney…

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Railway Officers Farewelled Presentations from Staff

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 1

A large and representative gathering of Loco, Per. Way, and Traffic employees met at the Solldier's Hall on Satur-night to bid farewell to three very…

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Australian Railways Union Goulburn Sub-branch

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 2

The Goulburn sub-branch of the A.R.U. met at the Railway Institute on Tuesday, Mr. J. Chippendale presiding…

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"We Don't Grumble." Wedding Wheat and Roads

The Young Chronicle · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 1

President Bembrick wrote in his annual report, presented at the last meeting of Weddin Shire Council:-- "Our crops are remarkably good. We…

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Pot and Kettle. the Young-grenfell Road

The Young Chronicle · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 1

"It is pleasing to note that the Burrangong Shire Council is at last preparing to improve their section, of the main Grenfell to Young road…

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Australian Manufacture.—A Beautiful Exhibit of a Motor Body made in Australia with Australian Material

Daily Witness · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. P. W. Sargaht, managing. organiser for the Redwood Brown Coy., Motor Body Builders (£250,000 shares of £1 each) of Ashfiold…

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Late Harvest Railway Returns Affected

The Young Chronicle · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 1

Not a single bag of wheat was handled at Young railway station in December in the same month of the previous year 24,389 bags of wheat…

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The Motor Ambulance Good Work at Tirranna

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

It was coincidence that the secretary of the Tirranna Racing Club (Mr. Walter Gunn) should have been the hardest worker for the Motor Ambulance…

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Force Their Hands. Council and Railway Commissioners Removal of Trucking Yards

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

Despite the discouraging letter received from the Works Department by the district members, the Goulburn City Council is still determined to move…

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