Railway Accident in United States. New York
It is reported in New York that the Central Passenger train went over a bridge. It is stated that many were killed. A relied train has been despatched…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1911
1,611 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 81
Unlucky Horseshoe. Wrecks Railway Trolly
Prior to the departure of the morning train several line repairers left Tallangatta Victoria, by trolly. When some distance from the station, the trolly was derailed by…
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Traffic on the first section of the North Coast railway—Maitland to Dungong—continues remarkably good. Some people were of the opinion that the excellent passenger…
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The revenue of the railway companies last week showed a decrease of £500,000, and it is estimated that with the increased cost of working the restricted services, and the…
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A passenger train on the Lehigh Valley railroad jumped the track and two cars rolled down a 60ft, embankment into a creek in all 30 people were killed, and about 60…
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A motor char-a-bane, conveying 33 choristers, was running down a hill near Consett, Durham when the brakes failed and the vehicle dashed down the incline at a…
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It is gratifying to find that the line to Dungog is early providing evidence that the railway connection was thoroughly justified. Every new line needs to be in operation for…
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A deputation representing the produce selling agents in Sydney protested to the Minister of Railways against the proposal of the department to double the demurrage…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trouble in United States. Railway Men's Demands. Paducah (Kentucky), Aug. 26
Twelve thousand men employed on the illinois Central railroad threaten to strike if their demands are not grunted. The railroad directors refuse to recognise the union…
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New York, Sunday The aviator At wood yesterday completed his journey from St. Louis to Now York. As he reached the city he was greeted by an…
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Apropos of the stories recently in circulation of dwellers in Australia who had never travelled by railway, the Rev. E. F. Pelletier, of Victoria, recently told the…
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During the recent fresh in the (?) bridge at Glendon was submerged to a (?) of about seven feet and a heap of dead (?) and other debris piled against it It and…
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A detoiimined attempt at train wreeking was made on Saturday. Boulders wore placed on the up and down tracks botween Auclienilower and Milton, just…
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Yesterday Mr J. M, Lachlan (Shire Clerk) received word that during the recent fresh in the river the bridge at Glendon was submerged to the depth of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Chased by Auto Car. Bride Rescued from Unfriendly Guardian Atlanta (Georgia)
A stirring, drama of Loehinvar up-todate has just been played here. While visiting some friends a Miss Edith Rogers slipped away, and was married secretly…
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After only ton minutes consideration a co(?) jury at Richmond, Virgina, returned a (?) charging Henry Clay Beattie, son of a wealth (?) banker, with the murder of his young wife,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Railway Accident. Middleton (Connecticut), U.S.A.
The removal of a rail on the New York, Newhaven, Hartford railway wrecked n train, injuring 60 passengers, one fatally,…
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Prior to the departure of the morning train several line repairers left Tailangatta (Vic.) by trolly. When some distance from the station the trolly was…
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The revenue of the railway companies last week showed a decrease of £500,000, and it is estimated that with the increased cost of working the restricted…
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London, Sunday—A serious motor accident occurred near Cousett, in Durham, yesterday. A motor char-a-banc, conveying-33 choristers, had' commenced…
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