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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

1,232 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 62

Tramway Depot Robbed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 2

A big robbery was committed at the Rushcutter's Bay tramway depot between 1.30 on Sunday morning and 9 o'clock on Monday morning. The…

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Tocumwal Railway. Victorian Views

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 6

The report of the railway standing committee, tabled in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, states that out of a total loss of £35,000 for the year ended June 30, 1914,…

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Horses Trampled to Death. Lockhart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

Seven horses were found trampled to death in trucks at Lockhart railway yards this morning. Others were so savage with hunger that they bitten each other…

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The Singleton Argus. Thursday, April 22. the Railway Deputation

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 2

Whether it were pressure of business, or not thinking the matter worth while, the Singleton aldermen certainly failed most Signally to "play up" to their…

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The Railway Water Contract

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 2

The deputation to wait on the Railway Commissioners to-morrow (Fridayregarding the water contract will consist of the Mayor (Alderman…

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The Long Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 4

The Long Bridge has been closed since Monday to permit to the spreading of the tarred metal, and traffic has been diverted to the roadways on either side of the bridge…

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Our Train Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

We learn that the Railway Commissioners are seriously considering the wisdom of continuing the train which leaves…

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Transfer of Tram Driver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 4

In consequence of the discontinuance of the running of the Church-street tram, a reduction in the local tramway staff has been rendered necessary. One of those to receive his…

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Hill No. 60. Motor Machine Gun. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 5

"Eye-witness" at British Headquarters in France states that a motor machine gun rendered invaluable service at Hill No. 60, when it was rushed to the front, during a…

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Railway to Wauchope

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 8

Speaking at the opening of the railway to Wauchope at which there were 4000 people present. Mr Griffith, Minister for…

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On a Motor Cycle. Field Experiences. Under Fire

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 6

A British intelligence officer writes to the London Daily Express:—My military career began with an examination in German. The stock phrases were…

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War Relief Funds. Motor Ambulance Fund

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 7

Amount previously acknowledged, £99 18s 6d; F. H. Thrift 10s; Mrs. F. H. Thrift, 6s; A. Dennewald, 5s; Brown & Sessions, Dr…

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Railways and Tramways

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

According to the report of the Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways for the quarter ended March 31, the earnings on the…

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"How Long?" the Only Road to Victory. a French View of the Alliance

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 11

The following communication is from a British officer whose work throws him much into contact with the French troops (says the London "Times"):—…

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Denman Doings. Opening of the Railway Line

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

After a long delay, the branch line from Muswellbrook to Denman will be opened for traffic on Monday next. April 26th, but for the time being at all events the service…

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On a Motor Cycle. Field Experiences. Under Fire

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 5

A British intelligence officer writes to the London Daily Express:— My military career began with an examination in German. The stock phrases were…

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Building a Tube Railway. a Perplexing Problem

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 12

One of the most perplexing problems that confronts the civic authortities of many of the great cities of the world is the possible means of relieving…

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Tramway Depot Robbed. Nearly £550 Stolen

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 10

The sum of nearly £550 was stolen from the strongroom of the Rushcutters' Bay tramway depot between half-past one o'clock on Sunday morning and nine o'clock on…

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Proposed New Railway. Between Glen Innes and Inverell

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 8

The State Public Works Committee has completed taking evidence on the proposed railway connection between Glen Innes and Inverell…

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Manly Motor Smash. Inquest on Mr. Redmond. The Coroner's Remarks. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 6

The inquest concerning the death of Mr. George Redmond, who was killed in a motor accident near Manly on the 28th ult., in a car owned and driven by…

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