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Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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Aeroplane in War Belgpade. Feb 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 5

Vedrincs the noted airman has arrived with his aeroplane in readiness for commencement of hostilities…

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Main Roads in Tarro Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

The engineer of the Tarro Shire Count (Mr. John Ferry) has prepared a list roads which, by reason of their importance, he considers should be classed…

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COMMERCIAL. John Bridge and Co.'s Report

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

Hides- Our catalogue was thoroughly representative, including, in addition to the usual N.S. Wales butchers' consignments, large contributions from…

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Hide and Skin Market. John Bridge and Co., Report

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

Ilides.—Our catalogue was thoroughly representative, including, in addition to the usual New South Wales butechers' consignments, large…

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North Coast Railway. Dungog to Taree. Second and Third Sections Opened

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 5

To-day witnessed the public celebrations [?] the opening to passengers and goods traffic of the second and third sections of the North Coast railway…

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The Railway Celebration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

The opening of the railway from Dungong to Taree marks the completion of an impart link in an important line, and well justifies the successive demonstrations…

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Motor Bandits" Trial. Paris, Feb. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 5

Many police and soldiers have been assembled in connection with the trial of the 20 motor bandits of the Bonnot gang, who are charged with 33 murders. It is…

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North Coast Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

Commencing with to-morrow a new timetable will come into use on the North Coast line. The down trains from Sydney will continue as before, the 11.6 a.m. and…

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Railway Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

To-day will be a red letter day for the districts between Dungog and Taree when the second and third sections of the North Coast…

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Warning to Motorist Serious Accident in Victoria. Reckless Driving. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

At Aspendale last night, Mrs. Donald, wife of Dr. Donald, of Warranackabeal, Nurse Ryan, of Dr. Ryan's private hospital of the same place, Miss Ina…

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Railway Men

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

Complain about the irregularity of their meals. They will appreciate a cup of "Milkmaid" Coffee and Milk, as they have no trouble in preparation. It contains the requisite…

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Tehuantepic Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

Negotiations are proceeding between Messrs. Spear and Sons and the Mexican Government for the sale of the former's interests in the Te[?] railway, which…

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A Red Letter Day. the Railway Opening. Dungog to Taree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

Four sets of railway demonstrations in one day, with speakers crowded up in all serts of places and positions, and reporters fighting their way amongst the crowd to lind out who…

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Railway Travelling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

The Chief Commissioner has further revised the list of persons who have hitherto been able to travel on the railways free or at reduced cost. Under the new system Judges on circuit, Government officials, and other citizens who participated in concessional rates will have to pay full fare…

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The Politician and the Railways

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

At yesterday's functions in connection with the opening of the railway from Dungog to Tar[?], the politician, as is customary at such celebrations, was much in evidence…

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Motor Bandits. Paris, Feb 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

In connection with the trial of the twenty motor bandits, a large formed in a quene, waited the whole night for the doors of the court to be opened. Front sents in…

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Tramway Extension from Maitland to Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 4

Major Nicholson, M.L.A., writes as follows:—"As a result, of further enquiries. Mr. Griffith states re above that, having again looked into the proposal, he finds…

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French Motor Bandits. Paris Trial. Paris, Feb. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 5

The trial of the 26 motor bandits was continued yesterday. The President of the Court examined Dieudonne, who is accused of an attack on a bank…

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Motor Cycling

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 4

S. L. Bailey, the Australian motorcyclist, put up a remarkable ride last month at the Brooklands track, England, when, timed by Messrs Eibblewhite…

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Terrible Motor Smash. The Aspendale Tragedy

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 3

Further particulars concerning the terrible motor accident which took place on Sunday night at Aspendale, near Melbourne, reveal the fact that it…

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