Insufficient Motor Power. Electric Crane Fatality
Sydney, Friday.—Coroner Hawkins to-day found that Donald Hendry, 55, a dogman, of Mortdale, died from injuries accidentally received through…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1916
1,310 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 66
Concession for Returned Soldiers. Half Rates on Railways
Sydney, Friday.—Returned soldiers going into the country are to be provided with single tickets at half rates on the railway…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →East Greta Railway. Dispute Settled
A conference was held oh Thursday between the proprietors of the East Greta Railway Company, the proprietors of the Aberdare railway line, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Tramp Trounced
Singleton residents enjoy a rather happy immunity from visits of the in solent and aggressive tramp class, but occasionally the type is to be found…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motors at Armageddon. Extraordinary Forecast. "The Motor in Australia."
Some extracts from a letter received by a Sydney journalist from his son with the Royal Flying Corps in France:— "Make no mistake about it, this war is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Smash. Goods Trains Collide
During shunting operations at Clyde on Saturday two goods trains collided, and much damage was done to rolling stock. Subsequently n soldier, who sought to get…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Congestion of Traffic. at Wallangarra Railway Station
Considerable difficulty has been experienced at Wallangarra Railway Station, on the Queensland border, owing to the heavy consignments of fodder, wheat, and other…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Singleton Argus. Tuesday, January 11th, 1915. Railway Smashes
The sensational railway smash at Clyde on Saturday morning seems to be attributable to nothing more or less than crass carelessness; and, seeing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Railway Smash. Runaway at Clyde. An Uncoupled Engine
The Clyde railway station was the scene of a sensational railway smash on Saturday morning, when very considerable damage was done to the rolling…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Fatality. Two Chinamen Killed
Sydney, Monday.—Two Chinamen were ran into while crossing the railway line near Ryde station early this morning. They were cut to pieces, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Congestion. Lack of Engines and Tarpaulins
Sydney, Monday.—Bathurst reports that the railways are heavily congested. Trains, are cancelled daily, and are unable to lift the wheat harvest, which is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Asia Minor German Activity. Rapid Railway Building
London, Saturday.—Mr Jeffries the "Daily Mail's" Athens correspondent says the Bulgarian co-operation with Germans in Macedonia is less hearty…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Matters. the Regent-street Overbridge
The following correspondence relating to railway matters in the municipality was dealt with at the meeting of the west maitland municipal council last evening…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Driver Falls Off Tram. Overcome by Heat
An unusual accident, happened at Burwood, when John Henderson, 36, a tram driver, living in Bolyle-street, Enfield, was overcome by heat, and collapsed while his…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Patrol Motor
A patrol motor has been granted for the use of the police in the Newcastle and Maitland districts. The motor, the headquarters of which will be at Newcastle, will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Tickets. Alleged Conspiracy
In the Toowoomba police court, Leslie Reuben Glover, railway employee, James Smith. liceased bookmaker, and Alexander H. M'Clood. licensed boolmaker, were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Railway Bill. To Pass This Session. Number of Commissioners
Sydney, Wednesday.—The Premier stated to-day that the Railway Bill will almost certainly foe passed before the session is closed, It is not yet decided…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Bridge Destroyed. Salonica
The French have destroyed a big railway bridge at Demishissar…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Through Portree
On Tuesday last Councillor Boag [?]troduced a deputation of ratepayers fr[?] the Eskdale Progress Association and Portree, to the Port Stephens Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Raymond Terrace to Salt Ash Road
On Tuesday last Messrs. J. J. Moy and R. J. Pepper waited upon the Port Stephens Shire Council and presented a petition from the residents along the…
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