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Railways, roads & transport, 1917

1,378 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 69

Fire at Murrururundi. Railway Hotel Destroyed. Murrurundi

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 9

A disastrous fire occurred here last night, when the Railway Hotel, occupied by Mr. N. Dooley, was destroyed with nearly all the contents. The building next to the hotel…

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Increased Railway Charges. Effect of Awards

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 10

Speaking at the Commercial Travellers banquet on Saturday night, Mr. J. Fraser, Commissioner for Railways, gave some interesting figures showing he additional charges…

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Ferry Schedules Disorganised Sunday Trams Cut Down

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 5

The ferry time-tables are disorganised, owing to the late arrival of trams. It was announced to-day that there…

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Motor Notes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 4

Before any man or woman can buy a motor car intelligently, he or she must first acquire a primary knowledge of motor car mechanics. This…

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Trains and Trams. Servics Reduced

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 3

In the course of a statement issued on Thursday night, the Railway Commissioners announce the reduction' of the train and tram services. The…

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Applications for Work. Many Rail and Tramway Men Loyal. Sydney, Later

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 5

The Commissioners report that some applications were received to-day from workers for re-employment. Such as applied were sent back to Eveleigh…

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Big Railway Deal. Canadian Government Plan. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Ottawa, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 5

The Government announces the plan for the purchase of the Canadian and Northern Railway…

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Tramway Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 4

The Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association on Saturday earvied a resolution urging that the Tramway Union be called out at once. The two…

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Northern Recruiting Train

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 2

A meeting was held at the Drill Hall on Saturday afternoon to make arrangements for the reception of the officers and men of the Northern…

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Improved Train Service. Grateful Passengers. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 5

At elevent o'clock this forenoon ton trams were running to and from the various depots. The commissioners hope to be able to provide enough tram this evening…

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Recruiting Train. Arrives Scone, on Tuesday Next; Leaves

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 2

In connection with the Northern District recruiting train, timed to arrive in Scone at about 12 o'clock on Tuesday morning next, a…

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Motoring Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 2

The fact that America is to take a parti ill the war has had its influence on automobile racing across the Atlantic. According to the cable received from Indianapolis, the…

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Tramway Fares

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 6

It is notified by the Secretary to the Railway Commissiners by advertisement in this issue that commencing to-morrow the minimum tram fare 1½d, will apply on week…

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Railway Lines Guarded. Strikes at Goulburn and Bathurst. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 5

The Government declares that the card system is only an excuse for the stoppage of work. All strategic points on the railway lines…

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Strike. Tramway Men Disgusted. Defence Committee's Action. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 5

The Lieut.-Governor, speaking at the sydney Town Hall, referred to the strike as "an unfortunate event, which we all deplore." Many men at midnight were prepared to…

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Commissioners' Appeal. Addressed to Railwaymen.[?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 4

An appeal is addressed by the Railway Commissioners to the railway and tramway men of the State as follows:— A strike occurred on the morning of the…

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STRIKE Trains and Trams Stop. 30,000 Men Idle. Government Issues Ultimatum. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 4

All the train and tramway men ceased work at midnight. 30.000 men are now idle. A lengthy conference between…

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Passengers Inconvenienced. Vehicles and Motors Requisitioned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 5

Not being aware of the decision to cease running on the East Creta and Aberlare Railways, many passengers, including school teachers and others employed at…

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Newcastle Trams and Trains. Intermittent Service. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 5

The inconvenience to the public through the stoppage of trains and trams has in this city and district to-day been reduced to a minimum by meter and horse services and…

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Maitland Trams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 5

The tramway service between East and West Maintland was carried on to-day to the reduced time-table notified last week to be brought into operation. It is understood…

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