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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

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Changed Railway Time-table

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Several important alterations have been made in the train service this week, commencing yesterday. The Brisbane Limited, which formerly arrived here at…

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Big Cattle Sale. "John Bridge" at Glen Innes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

With no less, than 1,859 head of cattle yarded at Glen'Innes on the 7th iust., the whole of which were sold at satisfactory prices, John Bridge & Co.,…

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Fight in a Train. Man Falls Out of Window

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 6

During the passage of the Waigett-Narrabri train between Wee Waa and West Narrabri on Monday afternoon a fight took place between the passengers in one…

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Railway Superannuation. Some Interesting Statistics

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 4

During the three months ended September 30, 1916, the Railway Service Superannuation Board authorised 33 pensions amounting to £2417/14/ per…

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Railway Time Table

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

Some important alterations have been made in the railway time-table [?]is from Monday last. The Brisbane Limited as it was called, has been…

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Motor Car Damaged

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

At a late hour on Saturday, night, Mr. W. V. Parkinson had the misfortune to have the hood of his motor car practically destroyed by fire. It…

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Tram Services Curtailed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 5

The first serious effect of the coal trouble, as far as the Sydney tramways are concerned. will be felt on Sunday next, when the trams will not run in the morning, but only…

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Greece Advance of the Royalists. Train Thrown Into River. Political Situation

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

Athens, Monday Evening.—Fifteen hundred Royalists are advancing northward from Ekaterini, occupying villages, installing garrisons, requisitioning…

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The Coal Crisis. (Continued from page 2.) the Railways. Statement by Commissioner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 5

The Deputy Chief Commissioner for Railway Mr. Fraser, made a statement regarding the position of his department. He said that they had better stocks than anybody else,…

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May Spread to Railway Service. State Ownership Demanded

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

Considerable appprehension is felt in the Railway Department at the threat to declare all coal "black," as, if it includes coal already, delivered to the…

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No Trams on Sunday Morning. Curtailed Ferry Services

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

There will be no trams running in Sydney on Sunday morning. The service will not begin until 2 p.m., and will finish at 9 p.m…

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Railway Men and I.W.W. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

It was stated this morning that a large number of railway employees, who a fortnight ago were examined by Mr Fraser as to their connection with the…

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Aeroplane Taxi. New American Enterprise

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 4
Also in The Scone Advocate

It seems probate says that New York correspondent of the "Pall Mail Gazette," that America will lead the way. A company has been formed in…

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Fight in a Train

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

During the passage of the Walgett-Narrabri train between Wee Waa and West Narrabri on Monday afternoon, a fight look places between the…

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Curtaiing Railway Service. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 6

It is understood that there will be a further ourta[?]ment of country and suburban railway services. A new timetable, making drastic reductions, has been prepared…

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With Flying Colours. Success Oe the Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Record Perth-kalgoorlie Broken

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 1

There have been numerous instances since the Dodge Brothers car was put on the Australian market towards the closing part of last year, where it has been…

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Aeroplane Taxi. New American Enterprise

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 4

It seems probable, says the New York correspondent of the "Pall Mall Gazette," that America will lead the way. A company has been formed in…

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Alterations in Train Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 5

A further cartailment of transit services has been rendered necessary by the continuance of the coal trouble. According to the amended time table the principal alterations…

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Fight in a Train. May Falls Out of Window

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 3

During the passage of the Walgett-Narrabri train between Wee Waa and Wes Narrabri on Monday afternoon a fight tool place between the passengers in one…

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