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Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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Recent Motor Collision. Car Driver Fined and Suspended

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 3

In connection with the recent motorcar collision in High-street, West Maitland, when the Ven. Archdeacon and Miss Tollis were thrown from their…

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State Railways

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 1

The Minister for Works, Mr Griffith, stated on Wednesday that he intends spending £1,500,000 this year on railway construction…

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Motor Fatality Pastoralist Charged with Manslaughter

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

As a result of the fatality which occurred on, the Sydney-road on December 20, when Gordon Campbell March, 19 years of age, wool-classer, of…

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Motor Omnibus Mishap

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 5

A motor omnibus overturned at Ladbrokegrove, conveying spectators to a football cup tle. Twenty-one persons were conveyed to hospitals, the injuries for the most…

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Tramway Accident. Engine Crashes Into Cart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 5

Considerable commotion wan caused at Baulkham Hills on Saturday afternoon about 3.50 o'clock, by the engine of the 3.19 tram from Parramatta leaving the…

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Railway Management

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 4

Speculation is rife concerning the intention of the Government with respect to railway management, now that Mr. Johnson's term of office is to be definitely closed. It…

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Narrow Escape Train Almost Derailed. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

A crowded passenger train between Fassifern and Awaba, on the Newcastle line, narrowly escaped derailment, in a deep cutting while travelling fast…

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North Coast Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 4

It is reported to the Minister for Railways that considerable progress has been made with the North Coast railway (says the "Manning River Times.") On No. 4…

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Motor 'Bus Smash. Narrow Escape From Fatalities

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 7

On Friday last a company of ladies and gentlemen, who had been attending the Student's Christian Union Conference of Australasia at Tweed Heads went for a trip…

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Railway Revenue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 4

Both the coaching and goods revenue at the West Maitland Railway Station during the six months ended December 31st show substantial increases. For the period…

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The Railways. This Year's Vote

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 5

The Premier, who happened to be out of Sydney when the Minister of Public Works stated that he proposed to spend £1,500,000 this year on railway construction, was asked…

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Upheaval in South Africa Railways Disorganised

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Pretoria, Friday Night.—The drivers, shunters, and guards have struck on the Transvaal railways. The service is disorganised…

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The Bendigo Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 3

Mr. S. G. Moore, C.E., city surveyor, reported to the Bendigo Council last month that on December 1 a beginning was made to tar-paint the roadways of the principal…

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The Chief Railway Commissioner

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

As was duly announced through the medium of an official intimation published at the beginning of this week, Mr. Johnson, the Chief…

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Railway, Auction Sales. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

There was an unexpected decline of 10/ per ton in the price of onions at the auction market. Prices for chaff were firmer, and a curtailed supply had the effect of…

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Motor Importation Case. Further Evidence London, Jan. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 7

The hearing of the case of alleged conspiracy in connection with the importation of motor cars, cycles, tyred and accessories into Australia by means of false invoices and…

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The Railways. Changes Contemplated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

As indicated in the report of the last, meeting of the Parliamentary Labour, caucus at Parliament House, the State Government has in contemplation a radical…

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Motor Importation Case. London, Jan. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

The hearing of the case of alleged conspiracy in connection with the importation of motor cars, cycles, tyres, and accessories into Australia by means of faked…

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Motor Car. Mishap. Wauchope

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 5

A passenger car on the way from Taree to Kempsay, overturned about three miles from Wauchope, and suffered a good deal of damage. All the passengers were imprisoned…

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Found on Railway Line. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 5

But for the fact that two milk carters stopped at Kooyong-road Bridge, noar Armadaie Station to exchange early morning greetings. Madge Baker, aged 17 years…

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