Letters to the Editor Abermain Railway Fatality
Sir;—I notice in your issue of the 17th instant, in reference to the accidental death of the station master at Abermain, that the jury in returning their verdict added a…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1912
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Motor Accident
While one of the Grove-Nattrass Co's cara was convoying 5 passengers over the Brushy Mountain one evening last week the driver got out at the top of an incline. The car…
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A lady, has had jewels valued at £5000 stolen from her while in a railway train at Worcester…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sydney's Traffic. Bridge and Tunnel Schema
The Minister for Works on Wednesday gave some idea of the [?] the underground traffic scheme which [?] English expert (Mr Hay) is preparing|…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farmers' Requirements. Further Railway Facilities. Improved Telephone System
The Farmers and Settlers' Conference agreed to the following motions on Tuesday:—That the Federal Postal Department…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Cadillac" Motor Cars
It is a fact of much significance that the "Cadillac" motor car, though not a high priced car, is frequently compared with cars of the costicst sort. Asked why this was so,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Provisional Opening of Railway. Dungog to Taree. Department Trying to Hustle
The member for Gloucester wants a train to run between Dungog and Taree, pending the official opening of the railway line. Sir. Price anticipates that a hustle will now be put on,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Great Land Suit. Action Against a Railway Company. Los Angeles, July 26
A suit, to recover a hundred million dollars (about £20,000,000) worth of land alleged to have been illegally acquired in California by the Southern Pacific Railway…
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"The Australian railroads are all owned by the Government, and they are, without exception, the worst in the world." This is the scathing criticism of Mr. H. J. Patten…
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A sensational accident occurred on Brashy Mountain, between Wingham and Gloucester. A motor car, with live passengers, left Gloucester some time after lunch, but owing to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →East Greta Railway Men. Claims Set Forth
Mr. H. A. Mitchell on Thursday lodged with Dr. R. Todd, chairman of the Engine-drivers' No. 1. Board a claim on behalf of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Historic Railway Disaster
On Thursday, August 20, 1868, a disaster, involving the most fearful results and of a nature which renders it absolutely without parallel in the history of the railway system…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Representation to Railway Commissioner. Representation to Railway Commis
Very strong representations were made to the Chief Commissioner for Railways on Wednesday afternoon in regard to the extraordinary fall that has taken…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The State Railways. Ministers in Defence
Some criticisms of the railways of Australia, uttered by Mr. H. J. Patten, grain broker, of Chicago, on his return to America from a visit to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Latest News by Telegraph. Sydney, Monday afternoon. Killed by a Train
A railway ganger named John Byrnes was run down and cut to pieces by an engine at Red fern this morning, both arms and legs being severed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →John Bridge, & Co. Report
Very little business has been transacted locally owing to the absence of buyers in Brisbane attending the sales held there on Wednesday last. Our…
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THE question of purchasing a road-making plant has been more than once mentioned in the local Shire Council. It was discussed at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →COMMERCIAL. John Bridge and Co.'s, Ltd., Report
Sheepskins.—We had another rattling sale, offering and selling over 9000 out of a total of 77,000. We found the market very firm, but unchanged…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North Sydney Suspension. Bridge. To Be Taken Over by the Government
The North Sydney suspension bridge, as a result of the efforts of a joint deputation from the several Northern Suburbs, is to be taken over by the…
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