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Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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Railway Accidents in America

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 4

During the first quarter of 1913, 158 persons were killed and 3,628 were injured in train accidents. In otter than train accidents, including accidents to…

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Motor Cars Galore! Visit to Roy W. Sandford, Ltd., Sydney

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 5

One of our representatives recently paid a visit to the two depots of this firm, namely, the city offices and showroom at 181 Elizabeth-street, and the…

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Fremantle Train Outrage

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 7

The Fremantle train outrage case, which has been before the Perth Police Court for a fortnight, terminated on Wednesday, in the committal for trial…

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A Maker of Roads

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 14

The revival of interest in our great highways has been a natural consequence of the popularity of the motorcar, and the relative values of "macadam." "tar-macadam…

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Trucks Topple Over Bridge

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 11

A railway accident, resulting in the destruction of a number of cattle and considerable damage to the rolling stock and permanent way, occurred at a point between…

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Railway Accidents in America

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 6

During the first quarter of 1913, 158 persons wore killed and 3,628 were injured in train accidents. In other than train accidents, including accidents to…

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Motor Cars Galore! Visit to Roy W. Sandford, Ltd., Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 3

One of our representatives recently paid a visit to the two depots of this firm, namely, the city offices and showroom at 181 Elizabeth-street, and the…

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Four Railway Brothers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 5

"Mr. Thomas Gardner, who is about to retire after 40 years spent in the service of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Company, is one of a remarkable quartette of brothers, all of whom are in the employ of…

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Railway Workers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 2

Pending the conference which representatives of the Railway Workers and General Labourer's Association expect to have with the Cheif Commissioner for Railways to-day…

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Show Traffic and the Trams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 4

In connection with the big influx of visitors to Maitland on Thursday to view the exhibits at the show, credit is due to the tramway authorities for the manner, in…

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Railway Disaster. Evidence at Inquest. London, Thursday evening

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 13

In the inquiry into the disaster caused by the collision at Burmerland, near Kircaldy, between the London-Aberdeen express and a goods train, the fireman of the goods train…

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Railway Mishaps. a Derailed Carriage

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 11

An alarming accident occurred at Joppa Junction, four miles from Goulburn, on Sunday morning. Fortunately no one was injured…

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Another Railway Collision

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 11

While an engine and two American cars were being shunted at the Central Station on Monday they collided with some emptly cars, and buffers of one car were telescoped…

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Motor Car Somersaults. Three Men Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 11

A sensational motor car accident occurred at Broadmarsh, Tasmania, on Saturday night, and as a result John Quamby, miner (19), and G. W. Newbury (27) were…

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Stock in Transit. Cruelty on the Railway

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 9

A deputation from the Animals' Pro[?]tion Society interviewed the Chief Railway Commissioner in Sydney on Friday to protest against the treatment of travelling…

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Railway Management

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 4

Sir Joseph Carruthers has entered a vigorous, timely, and much needed protest against Mr. Hoyle's strictures upon railway management which strictures practically amount…

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Railway Defects. Minister Making Inquiries

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 10

The frequent breaking of axles on railway engines is causing Mr. Hoyle, the Assistant Treasurer and Minister of Railways, much concern…

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Railway Commissioners on Tour. Local Deputation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 4

The Chief Commissioner for Railways (Mr Harper) and his staff paid a visit to Singleton station yesterday, on a tour of inspection. The special train by…

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Exeter Railway Disaster

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 5

The trail of the engine-driver Peter Irwin, for alleged manslaughter in connection with the Exeter railway disaster, commenced at the Goulburn Circuit Court to-day before…

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Another Railway Murder. Capture Effected. London, April 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 2

An unknown woman was murdered in a carriage on the London-Brighton express non Three Bridges station. The train was brought to a standstill…

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