Minimbah to Morisset. Proposed Railway Short-Cut
A large deputation of gentlemen from the northern and north-western districts, accompanied by Messrs Fallick and Charlton, Ms.P., waited on Mr Leo, the…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1909
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Police Court. Thursday, February 18th. (Before Mr C. H. Gale. P.M.). Railway Cases
Lewis Harris pleaded guilty to travelling, from West Maitland to Singleton without paying his fare, and was fined 10/-, or six hours' imprisonment…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Railways
The Australian problem of extending railway facilities over extensive areas with small populations has been accentuated in Queensland. The movement there has been largely helped by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Kurri Tramway League. Meeting at Kurri Kurri
A meeting of the Kurri and District Tramway League and sympethisers was held at the Station Hotel, on Saturday evening and was presided over by the President of the league, Mr. P. J…
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The local Shire Council's new road making machine has done some good work at Binglebra, where a deviation has been carried…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Oakhampton-road Sunday School
On Sunday afternoon, in connection with its fifth anniversary, Rev. E. L. Coulter distributed the prizes to the scholars attending the school conducted by Mrs. W…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Progressive Railway Policy
The Kidston Government in Queensland has consistently pursued that forward railway policy which is so necessary for the development of the State (says the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tram Conductor Injured
An accident happened to one of the tram conductors this morning, which might very easily have been attended with serious consequences. Conductor Alex. Dykes was standing on the footboard of a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letter to the Editor. "Wait Herr for Trams."
Sir,—The above notice appears at different [?] along our main street, and naturally one [?] think that if he or she took up a position ad[?] to one of those notices they would only [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North Coast Railway Mr. Lee's Journeyings
In connection with their visit to Taree to perform the ceremony of turning the first sod of the Gloucester-Taree section of the North Coast railway, the Minister…
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THE finances of the Railway Department continue in a buoyant condition. Returns show a heavy increase in the wheat traffic, as compared with the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Unauthorised Sales of Railway Tickets
A case of some interest to travellers on the State railways was before the Full Court on Friday. A person, who had been charged with selling the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Man Cut to Pieces. Shocking Railway Accident
A terrible railway accident at the Maryborough (Vic.) station took place on Friday. The Ballarat train was backing into the platform, when Guard…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Unauthorised Sales of Railway Tickets
A case of some interest to travellers on the State railways was before the Full Court on Friday. A person, who had been charged with selling the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Tramway League. East Maitland Branch
A meeting of the East Maitland brunch of the Maitland District Tramway League was held in the Council Chambers, last evening to pass accounts in connection with the recent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Letter to the Editor. Tramway Stoppages
Sir,—In yesterday's issued of the "Mercury" a letter appears from a correspondent complaining of tram stoppages, viz., not pulling up directly opposite tram posts…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North Coast Railway. Taree-gloucester Section. Taree
Mr. C. A. Lee, Minister of Works, arrived in Taree by motor-car this morning, accompanied by Mr. James Carter, one of the contractors for the Taree-Gloucester section…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Rebates Fine
The Supreme Court of the United States has, on appeal, upheld the fine of £21,600 imposed on the New York Central Railway for granting rebates to an American…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →North Coast Railway Mr. Lee at Wingham
Responding to the toast of "The Guests" at a banquet at Wingham, Mr. Lee said he was glad of the opportunity to give the lie direct to traducers who said he had an…
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The monthly pay on the first section of the North Coast railway was distributed to-day by Messrs. Carson, Carey, and Simpson. Work during the period was of an almost continuous…
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