North Coast Railway
Another step in the important national [?]ork of providing railway facilities for our [?]ople on the North Coast, and of linking…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1909
1,317 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 66
The Maitland Tramway
The first motors and cars for use in connection with the Maitland tramway arrived at East Maitland yesterday afternoon, and were viewed by a large gathering of residents of East and West…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Flight by Aeroplane Wright's Record
Mr. Wilbur Wright, the American [?] pianist, surpassed all records in mech[?] fight on December 18 (says the "Daily Mail") by remaining in the air for [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Road Grader
This machine was given a trial at Main Creek last week, but account of the dry weather was only worked 4 hours. The work done by it was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yesterday's Railway Traffic
Consequent on the holding of local attractions for the pleasure of holiday-makers, the traffic on the railway to Newcastle yesterday was not as heavy as last year. The total bookings at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Maitland Tramway
The Tramway Department having decided not to run the tram over the bridge erected alongside the Long Bridge until the structure is provided with flooring and handrails to provide against the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Brakes
The question of the Adoption of a uniform brake for goods waggons has been discussed in the Court of the Railway Commission by counsel, mechanical engineers, the experts of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Runaway Train. Express Bushes Past Station
Some elements of a serious railway accident, were present in the running of the Sydney express past Wangaratta (Vic.) on Monday night. On…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →North Coast Railway Pay
The amount to be distributed to the men on the North Count railway works to-morrow, re-presenting the monthly pay, totals [?] Hail it not been for the holidays, the amount would…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road to Rifle Range
We desire to call the attention of the Municipal Council to the dreadful state of the road leading to the rifle range. It is almost…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The North Coast Railway. How the Work Progresses
Since the holidays work on the first section of the North Coast Railway, between Maitland and Dungog, has progressed in a very satisfactory manner, and a greater…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Maitland Tramway
Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the secretary to the Railway Commissioners, in regard to the Maitland tramway:—"Office of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Roads and Bridges Member
With the advent of a comprehensive system of Local Government, which embraces the whole area of the State, we were promised that the time had arrived…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Maitland Tramway. Preparations for Opening
Something like definite information has been received regarding the opening of the Maitland Tramway, and feverish haste is being displayed in finishing off the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Railway Accident. HARDEN
A train ran off the line at 4 o'clock this morning, seven miles from Harden. An engine and three trucks and a suburban carriage, ran off the line, and tore it up for…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Railway Smash. One Man Killed, Five Injured
A serious railway accident occurred on Thursday morning, at Marshall-town crossing, three miles from Geelong, on the Colae line, one man being killed, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The North Coast. Railway Prospects and General Conditions
Mr. Lee, Minister of Public Works, returned to Sydney yesterday from a trip to the Richmond River district. He stated that the object of his visit was to officially commence the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Branch Tramline
Little has been heard of late with regard to the proposal to construct a branch tram line to this railway station by way of Church-street, and many people were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Electrification of London Railway
The South Loudon railway, Victoria to London Bridge, has been successfully electrified with Dawson's single phase alternating overhead system…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railways Return
The coaching receipts at the Singleton railway station, for the month of January aggregate £904, representing 2687 tickets, as against £824 and 2106 tickets…
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