German Railways. (By Cable). London
The German Federal Council has sanctioned a scheme to construct 900 miles of railway, to cost 7[?] millions sterling, in the German African colonies…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1908
1,332 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 67
What Our Railways Have Cost
In respect to assertions made abroad that Australian railways are financially unsound. Mr G. H. Knibbs commonwealth statistician, states that figures…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Car in Jerusalem
The first automobile ever seen in Jerusalem arrived there yesterday. The car is owned and driven by Mr Chas. Gridden of Boston (Mass.), who has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cart and Tram Collide. (By Telegraph). Sydney
This morning a spring cart collided with an electric tram in Clevelantstreet. The conductor of the tram was thrown off, and received a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District News. Bishop's Bridge
The monthly meeting of the Bishop's Bridge and Sawyer's Gully Progress Committee was held at Mr. F. Moore's Went-worth Hotel last evening. The president…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Blandford Railway Accident
THE Railway Department can (says the Epening News) thank its luck in regard to the recent accident at Blandford, near Murrurundi. Instead of a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Excessive Motor Speed
H.H. Asquith's chauffeur was fined £4 [?]living Mr. Asquith at an excessive speed James's Park. The plea of privilege, was advanced at the hearing of the case,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in the Country Serious Washaways. Train Traffic Blocked
During two days 7in. of rain were recorded at Gunncdah, causing floods in all directions. The Namoi River rose considerably, and -n Tuesday it was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal for the Railways
The coal supplies of the Railway Department reach a total of about 500.000 tons in the year. The Railway Commissioners do not confine themselves to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Late Railway Accident
IN reference to the recent railway mishap between Blandford and Wingen, Mr. W. E. Abbott, on whose property it occurred, wrote thus to Tuesday's Daily Telegraph:…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Floods in the North and North-West. Railway Washaways. Great Damage
THE following particulars of the floods in the north and north-west were supplied on Tuesday evening:—During two days 7in. of rain were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tho Dorrigo Railway
At a crowded meeting of the railway league at coff's Harbour, Mr. Shepherd being i the chair, resolutions were carried unanimoulsy asking the Goaernment to refer the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →East Greta Railway
Mention was some months ago made of a few saloon car, which the East Greta coal company, Limited, had secured for use on its railway between west Maitland…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Accident
It is now well known that the recent railway accident at Blandford only narrowly escaped being a most serious disaster, resulting in the loss of many lives. As it is, several have met with…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Coal for the Railways
The coal consumed by the railways of the State amounts to, roughly, 10,000 tons per week, or 500,000 tons per annum. In arranging the yearly supplies the Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New York to Paris Motor Race. 17,000-Mile Course
Among the drivers of the French [?] cars which started on February 8 in [?]e great race from New York to Paris, one [?] the most notable men is Captain Huns…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Washaways
Heavy rains have fallen all along the north-western railway line, resulting in a series of washaways, which have caused serious interruption to traffic…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Teavelling Post Offices. Eight New Railway Cars to be Built
The Postal Department have ordered eight new railway cars for use as travelling post offices (says the. Melbourne "Argus'"). They are to be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Saving Her Child. Accident at a Railway Crossing
An accident occurred at a railway crossing at Northeote (Vic.) on Wednesday afternoon- Mrs Frances Rac was wheeling a perambulator…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Latest News by Wire. Sydney Maitland Tramway
The tender of P. Stubbins of Moore Park has been accepted for the construction of a terminal tramway loop, etc., at East Maitland, at schedule rates…
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