The Strike Railway Commissioner's Report. Tramway Revenue Increasing
The Chief Commissioner for Hallways (Mr. Fraser) yesterday issued the following progress report:—"Well over 300 strikers reported for duty…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1917
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Dastardly Outrage Shots Fired at Train. Fireman "Marked" Wounded. (By Telegraph.) Sydney
The Inspector-General of Police received a telephone message from Inspector Anderson, of Wollongong, at about 11.35 p.m. on Saturday, to the effect…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Manning the Mines. Other Collieries Selected. Tramway Men to Ballot
Another 100 men were despatched last night to Catherine Hill Bay by the colliers Wallnrah. and Beulah. The majority of the men are miners. Another collier with miners will leave for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Strike. Tramway Men Meet. Discussing Return. Sydney
At the Protestant Hall, 1500 tramway men are discussing whether they shall return to week or not. The press was excluded from the proceeding…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Service
A complete train service on the Newcastle, suburban raiwlay lines was commenced on Sunday last, and will be continued until further notice. The passenger train service…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Strike. Statement by the Acting Premier. Says Railway Strike Practically Over General Strike Arranged. But Started Prematurely. Sydney
The Acting-Premier reiterates that no undertaking was given that there would be no change in conditions of labor during the war, but it was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes
If, when inflating an empty tyre, the valve be arranged at the top dead centre, the closing of the plunger will be assisted by gravity, tints allowing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queensland Railway Strike
A telegram from Townsville states that the ballot on the question of resuming work resulted in 470 voting for the resumption and 120 against it. Work was resumed…
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Colonel Nicholson, M.L.A., has received an official communication from the Secretary to the Railway Commissioners, which reads as follows:—"Sydney, August 29. Sir.—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goods Train at Cessnock
The East Greta Company despatched a goods-train to the mines district yesterday. There were about 86 trucks, comprising mostly foodstuffs, and general…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Latest War News French Reprisals Rhine Bases Raided. Bridge Blown Up. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Berne, Tuesday Night
German newspapers report that French aviators are nightly raiding the Rhine military bases at Brin and the Geser bases and bridges with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queensland Railways. Prime Minister's Statement. Mr. Ryan's Reply
Mr. Sinclair (Q.), in the House of Representatives yesterday, wished, to know if the Prime Minister had had any communication with the Queensland Government…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →In Newcastle. Coal Hauled and Shipped. Trams Nearly Normal
Additional on yesterday's statement in the Newcastle district 1413. tons of coal were hauled from various collieries and 1709 tons were shipped Six…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Strike Railway Revenue Nearly Normal
The outstanding features in connection with the railway and tramway strike," said the Chief Commissioner (Mr Fraser) on Tuesday, "are (1) the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Railway Service How Singleton Is Treated
The treatment meted out to Singleton in train services and railway fares, when placed side by side with Maitland and other places, calls for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tram, Men Hold Out
A large number of the tramway men, who have not resumed work, met at the Protestant Hall, Sydney, on Tuesday to diseuss the strike, and arrive at an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Obstructions on Railways. Work of Boys
On Sunday night last, night-officer Devenish of the Molong railway station, was proceeding along the line on a tricycle to light the distant signal, when he found a pole six feet…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →District Court. Thursday, August 30. (Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge). Sale of a Motor Lorry
Winifred pearl Firth proceeded against Louis Octave Mitride, claiming £139/10/, money stated to be due under covenant. Mr Curtis, instructed by Mr. D. L. B…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland Railway Dispute
The Prime Minister (Mr. hughes) yesterday refused the request of Mr. Ryan, Premier of Queensland, that Mr. Justice Higgins, President of the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A £50 Motor Oar
A French firm has come forward with a speedy and luxuriously suspended twoseated vehicle to be sold for the sum of £50. It was fitted with a 32 horse-power…
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