Bridge Building Fatalities
While constructing a bridge at Naples, the chains upholding the air bell snapped, and [?] workmen were drowned…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1909
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Railways and Trams
The Premier, Mr Wade, the Minister for Works, Mr Lee (who is still Acting Premier), and the Minister for Railways, Mr. Waddell, were in consultation on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central African Railways. London Up. London, Dec. 13
The British and Congelese sections of the Rhodesin-Katanga railway have been linked up, completing a continuous British lined of 2147 miles from Cepetown…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Commissioners' Coal. Where Does It Come From?
"I'm very glad to hear the Railway Commissioners have found coal," said Mr. Hughes. "It is a jubilation in which the whole of the public ought to join, expressed, no doubt, mild…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rating Railway Properties
'A case of some interest to municipal councils having within their areas pro perties occupied by employees of the Railway Commissioners, was decided at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Car Goes Over a Cliff
In the Manawatu Gorge, New Zealand, last week, Mr Byron Brown, of Otaki, met with a motor car accident, and had a truly miraculous escape. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Hill-street Railway Crossing
DURING the discussion in the Legislative Council on the second reading of the Railway Crossings Bill, the Hon J. Hughes said that the only objection…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Railway Commissioners. Coal Supplies
Mr. Charlton asked the Premier in the Assembly yesterday if, in view of the great inconvenience caused to the travelling public of Newcastle and Maitland, he would expedite…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →General Cable News. London, Tuesday afternoon. Indian Cricket Tram for England
An Indian cricket team is to visit England in 1911. A guarantee fund has been opened in Bombay, to which 30,000 rupees have already been subscribed…
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The Amalgamated Society of Railway men and the General Railway Workers' Union, have decided to amalgamate…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Horse Versus Motor. London's Decisive Experience. London, Dec. 14
The chairman of the London General Omnibus Company informed shareholders at the annual meeting that motor buses earned £59,000 in the year, and horse-drawn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Late Cables. London, Tuesday. Bridge Building Fatalities
While constructing a bridge at Naples, the chains upholding the air bell snap ped, and 14 workmen were drowned…
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A shocking fatality occurred in Sydney last night, when Thomas Shield (45). labourer, was run over by a Bondi tram and and both legs cut off. The man was found entangled in the gear of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Baghdad Railway
It is stated that Sir Ernest Cassel is in Berlin discussing German proposals for British co-operation in the construction of the Baghdad, railway,…
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"I'm very glad to hear the Railway Commissioners have found coal," said Mr Hughes. "It is a jubilation in which the whole of the public ought to join,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alteration in Train Service Christmas Week
From Sunday next, till Saturday, the 25th, the down and up Brisbane express train leaving Sydney for Wallangara at 5.10 p.m., and leaving Wallangara for Sydney at 6.10 p.m., will not…
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Four rear cars of the North Carolina exdashed over a 50 foot embankment, resulting in the death of 14 passengers, and injury to 35 others…
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We learn that workers and others must put in their claims not later than this day for Xmas pay. Pay day will be Wednesday or…
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Dan O'Sullivan, organiser and guardian angel for the railway workers along the north coast line called upon us yesterday, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Roads. Races. and Recreations
The Cameron Highlanders who left for India to November 24 gave a farewell entertainment on the recreation ground to which peoples of all nations were gathered…
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