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Railways, roads & transport, 1913

1,906 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 96

Local and General. Railway Station

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 2

The new barracks at the local railway station for the convenience of the guards, drivers and firemen, have been completed and were opened yesterday…

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More Railways

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 2

Speaking at Stockingal recently, Mr Griffith, Minister for Works, expressed sympathy with the residents of country districts who were…

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Ten Million Loan. to Build State Railways

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 2

It is understood the Government will accept the offer of the English firm of Norton, Griffith and Co., made some time ago in which they…

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Great Motor Race

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 2

New York, Saturday.—On the Speedway, Indianapolis, yesterday, Jules Goux, driving a 30 h.p. Peugeot, won the third annual 500 miles race in 6hr. 31min. 43…

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Recent Railway Transhipment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1913 · page 4

In connection with the recent transhipment of mails and passengers on the railway, consequent on the flood damage to the line between Church-street and…

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£3,000,000 Scheme for Railways. a Company's Offer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1913 · page 5

When the State Parliament meets it is likely that the Minister of Works (Mr. Griffith) will ask for authority to let a contract to Griffiths Australia. Ltd., for the…

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Money for Railways Mr Griffith's Proposal

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 4

If the Minister for Works secures Parliamentary sanction to a financial "scheme," the details of which he will not divulge at present, he hopes to…

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The Singleton Argus. Thursday, June 5th. the Railway Engines

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 2

The position of the State Government with regard to the order for extra railway engines for use by the Chief Commissioner, is not one which should…

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Tram and Lorry Collide. Six Men Injured

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 1

In the early hours of Monday morning a tram erashed into a motor lorry at the intersection of Park and castlereagh-streets, Sydney, Six men were…

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Railway Increases. Chief Commissioner Proposal

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 2

It is now stated that the suggestion for an increase in the fares and freights foreshadowed by the Treasurer, in order to make the lines pay, comes from…

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Railway Building Scheme. Private Firm to Do the Work

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 2

When the State Parliament meets it is likely that the Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) will ask for authority to let a contract to Griffiths Australia,…

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Tramway Frauds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 4

Apart from the offenders against good behaviour, several of which have recently been proseneted by the Tramway Department, a good deal of attention has been given to…

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£3,000,000 for Railway Extension

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 3

It is quite evident that the policy to be placed before Parliament by the State Government in July will consist of a daring public works programme, embracing…

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North Coast Railway

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 2

An Important deputation waited upon the Minister for Public Works on Monday last, and urged the completion of the construction of the…

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Money for the Railways. Mr Griffith's Scheme

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 2

Mr Griffith, Minister for Works, has a project for raising ten millions of money for the purpose of railway construction in the State…

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Tram and Lorry Collide. Six Men Injured

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 4

IN the early hours of Monday morning, a tram crashed into a motor lorry at the intersection of Park and Castlereagh-streets…

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New Railway Scheme. Three Millions for Railways a Company's Offer

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 8

When the State Parliament meets it is likely that the Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) will ask for authority to let a contract to Griffiths…

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Dual Aeroplane Fatality. Airman and Lady Paris June 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 2

M. Bernard and a lady passenger were bi-planing yesterday, when the machine capsized. Both the airman and the lady were killed instantly…

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Wales and the Egg-train. Its Educational Value

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 12

The egg-train which, under the auspices of the National Poultry Organization So-ciety, in conjunction with the Agricultural Organization Society, is now touring…

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Railway Increases. Chief Commissioner's Proposals

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 1

It is now stated that the suggestion for an inerease in the fares and freights foreshedowed by the Treas urer, in order to make the lines pay,…

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