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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

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A Railway Officer's Opinion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 4

An important statement was made at Melbourne on Thursday by a prominent railway officer, as to whether or not the men will go to the extrerne length' of…

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The Victorian Railway Strike. Continuation of the Trouble. Both Sides Confident of Victory

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 3

In anticipation of the Victorian railway trouble, which has not assumed any fresh phase since Saturday, Sydney imports of Victorian produce have during the past couple of weeks been particularly…

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The Victorian Railway Strike. Government's Position Improving. the Traffic Still Greatly Hampered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

Yesterday's developments showed that the Government's position in the great Victorian railway strike is improving. A stronger train service was maintained…

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A Literary Tramp; and His Impressions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

Louis: Where will they be next week? Richelieu: Here at my feet! Richelieu—Lord Lytton…

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Railway Strike

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

Only fifteen Victorian drivers have remained loyal out of 1300 members of the Union. If an effective service can be got going the guards and signal…

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The Victorian Railway Crisis. Disastrous Strike. Trade of the State Paralysed. the Railways Held Up

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

On Saturday morning last, we received a wire, which was circulated in the form of an extra, that, in accordance with their ultimatum, the…

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Victorian Railway Strike the Latest

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

Sir John See says the clear duty of this Government is to remain neutral. Mr. O'Sullivan's opinions do not bind the Government…

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Views of Railway Men in Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 4

A Herald reporter also sought the views of the railway men in Sydney on the strike, and although they gave their opinions with reluctance, he…

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The Victorian Railway Strike. Mr O'sullivan's Defiant

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 3

THE Minister for works was in his office on Saturday morning fixing up things preparatory to leaving on a somewhat extended trip into the…

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The Railway Strike in Victoria. a Partial Service. Serious Effects Upon Trade Both Sides Remain Firm. Reward of Loyalty

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 4

IN Saturday's issue, we alluded to the impending railway strike, in Victoria, and, a wire received' by us on Saturday morning contained information to…

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The Singleton Argus Tuesday, May 12Th, 1903. the Victorian Railway Strike

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

At last, the impending Damoclean sword of the Victorian railway employees on strike has fallen, and fallen with a clash that has caused…

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The Railway Strike in Victoria

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

THE strike of railway employees in Victoria overshadows all other issues at the present time. It is highly desirable that all public speakers and…

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Victorian Railway Strike

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

On Saturday acts of intimidation and violence were [?]fe. Many men were on their way to the locomotive sheds [?]o offer the services as enginedrivers…

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The Victorian Railway Strike

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

REGARDING the issue between the Victorian Government and the railway men on strike, as in a manner sub judice now that Parliament is to-day tom meet to consider the…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit. Tour of Inspeotion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

At an early hour this morning the Railway Commissioners, messrs. David Kirkcaldie and W. M. Fehon, arrived at East maitland, by special train, on a tour of inspection of the Northern Line between…

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The Victorian Railway Strtke. Progress of the Struggle. a Rumoured Intervention

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

There was very little change in the position of the Victorian railway struggle yesterday. Both Ministers and men claim an improvement in their prospects. Although the Government made no demonstration…

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The Latest. An Improving Train Service. Trains Crammed with Passengers. High Prices for City Pepers. "No Surrender" by the Government [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 3

Spencer-street railway station, this morning, bore an appearance more like its wonted one than for the last few mornings. A large number of…

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The Victorian Railway Strike. the Feeling Locally. Excitement Gradually Lessening. Position Op the Strikers Weakening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

A request has been made by the Victorian strikers to the railway won in this State Cor help in the way of contributions of money. In this district, although there is considerable sympathy with the strikers, the…

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The Railway Strike. 700 Applications for Positions. 165 Drivers and Firemen Appointed80 80 Expert Men from Other States

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 3

THE railway offices at Spencer-street on Tuesday were besieght by applicants for employment as enginedrivers or firemen. Early in the…

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, May 14Th, 1903. the Victorian Railway Strike

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

FURTHER developments in connection with the great strike of railway employees, in Victoria, have taken place since our last issue, and from a…

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