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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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North Coast Railway Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 March 1906 · page 4

The conference of delegates appointed to represent present the various districts interested in the construction of the North Coast railway was to have met at Grafton to-day. Maitland…

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Great Capture of Thieves. £20,000 Stolen by Bogus Railway Men

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 March 1906 · page 5

The Paris police have succeeded in arresting a gang of 35 thieves, whose exploits were of a most audacious character. They were captained by an ex-member of the Paris police force named Arnaud…

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The Railway Commission. Mr. Oliver's Evidence. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 3

Before the Railway Commission to-day Mr. Oliver was further examined. He dealt particularly with his visit to New York on the subject of new plant for the Ultimo power…

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Railway Collision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 3

A collision between two trains occurred at Godsend, Ohio, yesterday. The carriages caught fire. Ten persons were killed, and 15 others were injured, some fatally…

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The Railway Commission Inharmonious Relations

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 4

At the last- sitting of tie Railway Commission, prior to adjournment till to-day, Mr Oliver, Chief Commissioner, was under examination, and his…

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Killed by a Tram Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 2

Henry Hanley, bookkeeper, Bookwood Asylum, who was knocked down by a tram in George-street on Saturday, died this morning. This was the…

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Light Limes of Railway

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 2

The proposal to feed our main trunk lines of railway with! lighter lines' is a matter that has before been, advocated, not only for encouraging…

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Train Travelling in India

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 7

According to Mr. Sidney Low, of the "Standard," there are no more ardent and enthusiastic railway travellers in the world than the lower classes among the people of…

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The North Coast Railway

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

Mr. Carruthers, during his trip in the [?]h, has become more than ever impressed with the importance of con structing the North Coast railway. The…

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The Railway Commissioners

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 2

The evidence which is being given by the Railway Commissioners before the Commission discloses a very painful state of affairs. According to Mr…

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The Railway Commission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 3

After our report of the above closed in yesterday's issue the evidence given by Mr. Kirkcaldie as to the meeting with Mr. Oliven at Strathfield station, when he said that if…

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The Railway Inquiry. Mr. Oliver's Denials. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 5

Before the Railway Commission, Mr. Oliver (continuing his evidence) said he considered the Chief Commissioner was clothed with a right beyond that of his colleagues…

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North Coast Railway. Conference of Delegates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 5

A conference ol delegates in connection, with the North Coast railway was opened at Grafton on Monday. Owing to inclement weather and other causes, only about 15…

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The Railway Commission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 March 1906 · page 3

After our report closed in last issue Mr. Oliver gave further evidence:—Sir John See (then Premier) had sent for witness, and questioned him as to the disagreements…

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Blandford-Timor Road

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 2

We are informed that the tender of Mr J. J. M[?] Giney, of Blandford, at £442 12s, has been accepted for the work of the deviation of the road from Blandford to…

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The Railway Commission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 3

So far as the collection of evidence is concerned, the Royal Commission on railway administration has almost completed its task. Just prior to the adjournment…

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North Coast Railway. Sure to Be Constructed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 3

At a reception, held at Tenterfield on Thursday, the Mayor, in welcoming Mr. Carruthers to the town, referred to the desirability of railway communication with the…

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Narrabri-Walgett Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 2

In December last Mr. Collins, M.L.A., obtained from the Minister of Works a promise that the extension of the Narrabri-Walgett railway from Cryon to Walgett would be…

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North Coast Railway. Conferene of Delegates at Grafton. Grafton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 2

A conference of delegates in connection with the North Coast railway was opened here yesterday. Owing to inclement weather and other causes,…

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