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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1909

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Railway Revenue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 2

At the East Maitland railway station during the past twelve months, 79,754 tickets were issued producing a revenue of £4038 15s 4d. For the holiday season…

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The Maitland Tramway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 2

Another stop in connection with the ultimate start of traffic on the Maitland tramway was begun this morning at East Maitland, a gang of men baring entered upon the work of building the…

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Further Lawlessness. Railway Line Damaged

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 3

A further exhibition of lawlessness took place at Broken Hill on Tuesday. Some excitement occurred among the pickets on Block 10 side of the…

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A Little Game of Cards. Experience in the Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 6

At the Burwood Police Court yesterday Edwards whittle (26), clerk; Jeremiah Jackson (28), bookmaker; and Beaumont Myles (29) traveller, were charged with having on…

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New York Tramcar "Held Up." Remarablee Robbery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 3

Third Avenue in this city (says the New York correspondent of the "Chronicle") has been the scene of a highway robbery, when an electric surface ear on that street conveying sixty—five…

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The Broken Hill Crisis. Serious Disturbances. a Number Injured. Railway Line Pulled Up. Broken Hill

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 8

THE position remains acute. Either authority shall prevail, or the men must be allowed a speedy win. To-day there have been incidents, but…

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Trouble at Broken Hill. Railway Line Damaged

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 7

A further exhibition of lawlessness took place at Broken Hill on Tuesday. Some excitement occurred among the pickets on Block 10 side of the Proprietary…

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Controlling the Motor. Meeting at Mansion House

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon, writes the "Daily Telegraph" of October 28, the Lord Mayor presided at a conference of delegates from a large number of…

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Local Railway Wants

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

The Mayor (Major Cracknell) has handed us the following reply, which he has just received from the District Superintendent of Railways, with regard to the requests made…

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Railway Line Cut

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 5

Another and more successful attempt at destroying the railway line connecting the Proprietary mine and the main system at Broken Hill was made on Tuesday…

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Railway Line Blown Up

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 5

Monday was a day of excitement at Broken Hill. Early in the morning an outrage was committed. A portion of the railway line leading to the mines was…

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The Barrier Crisis. More Damage to Railway Lines

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 8

All three branch lines leading to the proprietary mine at Broken Hill have been interfered with. Two of the branches are broken, and the third has…

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Police Court. Thursday, January 7th. (Before Mr C. H. Gale, P.M.), Evading a Railway Fare

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 7

William Grey was charged with travelling in the train from "Werris Creek to Singleton without paying his fare. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5/-,…

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Army Aeroplane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1909 · page 3

Mr. Cody aboard, a British army aeroplane, flew a hundred yards at a height of a fleet at Farnborough…

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Railway Theft in Paris

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1909 · page 3

A bag of 15 parcels, containing securities valued at £10,000, has been stolen from a railway carriage in Paris…

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Road Grader

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

The road-making machine purchased by the Wallarobba Shire Council has arrived, and has caused a great deal of discussion amongst…

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The Maitland Tramway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 4

Workmen are now engaged on the two remaining links necessary to complete the tramway line between East and West Maitland, and it is expected that they will be carried to a finish by the…

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Railway Offices

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

The railway contractors have rented the old union shed on Mr Carlton'a premises, where they intend to establish their offices in…

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The Railways Record Year for Passengers and Stock

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

THE carriage of stock, etc., on the railways of the State last year constituted a record. Returns furnished by the Railway…

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The Railways. Record Year for Passengers and Stock

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

The carriage of stock, etc, on the railways of the State last year constituted a record. Returns furnished by the Railway…

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