Railway Disaster. the Inquiry. London, May 25
At the inquiry into the cause of the railway disaster near Greta Green. Signalman Meecham, of Quintin's Hill, testified that he shunted the local train to…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1915
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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, May 27. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.m.) Railway Cases
Saoud saldy was charged with having at West Maitland on May 2 trespassed on the railway line. Inspector R. E. Evans, who apepared for the prosecution, stated…
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London, Monday.—The death roll of victims in the Gretna railway disaster hourly is increasing. Of the Royal Scots, 195 are dead, 88…
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After prolonged negotiations the chief Commissioner for Railways has agreed to grant an eight hours day to junior porters engaged in the carriage cleaning department as from 1st July…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gresford to Maitland Motor Service
Messrs. Grey and Hancock announce in this issue that the fares between Gresford and Maitland will in future be:—Single journey 4/, return 6/; Vacy to Maitland…
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The advance which has been made by American scientists in the practical application of wireless is illustrated in the successful use of wireless train…
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At a meeting of the Lambton Council during the week, correspondence was read from the Combined Union's Committee of West Wallsend, asking…
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A new railway time-table comes into operation to-morrow (Sunday), and important alterations have been made in regard to the service between Newcastle, Maitland, and…
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He was standing on a Little knoll, just within the shade of a cluster of trees—a tall, square-shouldered figure, sharply outlined against the yellow flare…
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A great crowd is expected at Denman to day (Saturday) on the occasion of the official opening of the railway line to that town by Mr J. H. Cann, Minister for Works. Mr. Cann…
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The man who has been [?] sguided into the purchase of some particular [?] by someone directly or indirectly interested in the sale of it. Does not for…
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The advance which has been made by American scientists in the practical application of wireless is illustrated in the successful use of wireless train…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Smash. Soldier Killed. Three Trains Wrecked. London, May 23
A collision occurred between a troop train and passenger train at Gretna, near Carlisle. Both caugh [?]re, and it is reported that many of the passengers were…
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At the inquiry into the railway disaster near Gretna, Meecham, the signalman at Quinton Hill gave evidence that he shunted the local train on to the up main line and…
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A very well attended public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night to discuss means to secure the construction of a line of…
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Those who have been obliged to use the temporary roadways on either side of the Long Bridge, especially during times of rain, will hail with delight the fact that the work…
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The official opening of the railway from Muswellbrook to Denman on Saturday was made the occasion of considerable jubilation at the latter town, which had been gaily…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Launch Sunk. "Collision Off Dawes Point
A collision occurred on Saturday afternoon near Dawes Point between the Balmain New Ferry Company's steamer Lady Scott and a naval motor launch From Cockatoo Island, the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Disaster. Signalman Arrested. London, May 20
[?]nsiev, the signalman at Quinton's Hill, whom the evidence suggested was responsible for the recent railway disaster, has been arrested…
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