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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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The Tramway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 2

Mr. Frank Ward, Secretary of the Maitland District Tram way League, has received a letter from Mr. J.Gillies, M.L.A. as follows:—"West Maitland, Dec. 17. Dear Sir,— Upon receipt of your wire,…

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Runaway Motor Car Man Killed and Others Injured

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 2

A motor car accident took place on Lapstone hill,near Pe[?] on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of Mr T. I. Granger, inspector in the…

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Increased Railway Traffic

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 2

As might be expected at this season of the year, the railway traffic on this northern line becomes increasingly heavy was Christmas draws closer…

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Railway Case [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 2

The High Court to-day delivered reserved judgment in the case of the F[?] Amalg[?]mated Government Railway amd Tramway Services v. New…

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Proposed Railway to Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 4

AN official letter, received by Mr. W. M. F[?]ing, M L A., from the Under Secretary, Public Works Department, and which has been kindly sent to us…

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The North Coast Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 4

Matters in connection with the North Coast railway are about to be advanced another stage, by the commencement of the survey of the proposed route. Two officials…

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Run Down by a Train. Fettlers' Perilous Predicament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1906 · page 1

An accident, which might have been attended with serious results, happened on the railway near Campbelltown. Two fettlers, who work on the Glen…

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Special Road Vote

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 4

Mr. G. W. N. Brunker, secretary of the Maitland District Council, has received instructions from the Public Works Department to the effect, that the sum of £45 has been…

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Maitland Tramway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 4

In connection with the construction of the proposed tramway between East and West Maitland, Mr. J. Haycroft, engineer in the Tramway Construction Department, together…

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[?] to the Editor. Management on the Northern Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 7

[?]—On October 10 in the House, Mr. [?] a question as to the imposition of [?] rates on the Northern railway, [?] Mr. Carruthers replied: "I am informed…

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The Long-suffering Motorists

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 3

The total amount of damage done to motor cars through the avoidance of fowls and dogs far exceeds the value of live stock killed by motorists…

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The Motor Mystery. St. Petersburg Red Car

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

From St. Petersburg on 22nd September the correspondent of the "Daily Mail" wrote:— The mysterious motor-car which was…

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Cheap Railway Fares

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

The Railway Department announce in our advertising columns particulars of cheap excursion tickets to be issued for the holidays…

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Heavy Railway Traffic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

There is a very heavy passenger traffic on the railways, facilities being taxed to the utmost. The traffic is heavier even than last year, and in consequence of the numbers…

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Terrible Railway Disaster

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

Reuter's correspondent at Atlantic City, telegraphs details of a terrible disaster to a Philadelphia electric train at the trestle bridge at Pleasantville. The death roll is…

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Local News. Cheap Railway Fares

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

The Railway Department announces particulars of cheap excursion tickets to be issued for the holidays…

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Mismanagement on the Northern Railway

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 3

Sir,—On the 10th of October in the House, Mr Gallies asked a question as to the imposition of differential rates on the northern railway, and Mr…

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Story of a Train Robbery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1906 · page 8

Half-past eleven marked the big clock in Berlin station. Porters hurried hither and thither, threading their way arming the crowd of passengers that stood before the…

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Cycling and Motor Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1906 · page 4

Another attraction has been listed for pleasure seckers during the festive season, and as it is a change from the almost interminable horse racing it should be welcome. The Newcastle Amuserent Co…

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Railway Ticket Reductions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1906 · page 4

The details of the reductions made by the Government in the rates for railway season tickets have been made available for publication. The concessions are substantial, and work out as follow, on the…

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