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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 4 of 59

Motor Traffic and the Roads. Increased Taxes Likely

Daily Witness · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 1

Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local Government, yesterday afternoon forecasted further taxation on motor traffic in order to compel it…

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On the Warpath "Fitz" and Good Roads Motorists Must Pay

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

"The roads must be made better, and people who break them up will have to pay for it."—Mr. Fitzpatrick. So said Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick,…

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Paddy's River Bridge Nearing Completion Opening Ceremony Suggested

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

The bridge across Paddy's River in nearing completion and the contractor hopes to finish the job within a couple Of months…

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Sunday Train After Public Holiday Goulburn to Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

The railway authorities are now going to grant a concession to holiday excursionists to Goulburn, which has been advocated for a long time…

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Alleged Nap Alleged Gambling on Train Two Defendants Discharged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

The cases against James Watson and John Doyle, who were arrested by two Sydney detectives whilst engaged in a game of cards with another passenger…

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Flying Glass Train Traveller's Close Call Safety-First Regulations Should be Observed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 4

The recent experience of a train traveller on the Southern lines points to the stern necessity for stick observance of the "Safety First"…

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London Strike. Railwaymen Idle. Workers Travel by Car

Daily Witness · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

LONDON Jan. 21st.— The railway companies are coping fairly successfully with the strike conditions. The main stations are comparatively…

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Railway Transfers

Daily Witness · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

Porter C. J. Morgan, Binalong, has been transferred to Gooma Porter E. Duncan, Mandurama has been transferred to Binalong. P…

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Railway Strike The Struggle Begins Trains Still Running LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. F. Bromley, secretary of the Trade Congress Council this morning stated that the response to the strike call exceeded expectations. Their…

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Struck by Engine Railway Fettler Injured Accident at Goulburn Yard

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

Charles Hobbs, a railway fettler, had a narrow escape from serious injury at Goulburn early this morning. As it was he sustained injuries…

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Tram Hits Waggon Driver's Miraculous Escape Waggon Driver Not So Lucky

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

A tram left the rails in Gardiner's road Roseberry, to-day, and crashed into a passing waggon. The driver on the latter, Norman Wiggins, was…

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Bridge Tenders

Daily Witness · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 3

Practically all the fabrication work for the Harbour Bridge will be made in Australia. Some of the unsuccessful…

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Development of the Electric Motor

Daily Witness · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 1

Development is the prime factor in the promotion of progress. The ath[?] is constantly developing his physical strength and control of museles…

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Current News. Ex-ald. Macadam in Motor Collision

Daily Witness · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

There was almost no "Merry Widow" last night, (writes yesterday's "Evening News"). Gladys Moncrieff's car was in a collision. But…

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Railways and the Wheat Crop

Daily Witness · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 3

The entire State railway plant consisting of 20,000 waggons, is now in use handling the wheat, harvest…

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Harbor Bridge Tenders. Two Eliminated

Daily Witness · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 2

Two tenderers for the Sydney Harbor Bridge have been eliminated, their prices being too high…

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Wallendbeen Council. Postponed Meeting.—bad Roads.—overdue Rates

Daily Witness · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 1

The deferred monthly meeting was held on Wednesday: apologies were received from Ald. Holt, Boxsell, Bolger and Cartwright, leaving a bare…

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Welsh Miners. 80,000 Idle. Effect Railway Strike

Daily Witness · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 2

LONDON, Jan. 23.—It has been estimated that over 80,000 Welsh colliers are idle through the railway strike…

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Excursion Tickets Facilities for Railway Travellers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 4

A good deal of doubt exists as 'o whether the week-end excursion ticket issued by the 12.47 p.m. train from Goulburn to Sydney on Saturdays are…

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Motor Cycle Club Annual Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. P[?]tern Jackson, president, occupied the chair at last night's meeting of the Goulburn Motor-Cycle Club, an instiution which has rapidly…

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