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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

1,378 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 69

Tramway Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 September 1917 · page 4

The last tram in the evening, commencing to-day, will leave East Maitland daily at 5.10 p.m. and Campbell's Hill at 5.40 p.m. for the convenience of those engaged in…

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To-day's Wires. Trouble Not Nearly Over. Many Railway and Tramway Men Refuse to Return. More Gas Employees Out. Shortage of Coal the Real Trouble. Sydney, 12.47 p.m

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

Thousands of strikers turned up at Eveleigh this morning, and were supplied with forms of application for employment. A number of men…

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The Strike Rail and Tram mer to Return to Work Under Government's Conditions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

Monday:—Although the Strike Committee and the Industrial commissioner have agreed upon the terms for the settlement of the railway and…

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Motoring Note

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 5

The common trouble with new cars and vehicles which have, received an overhaul is the brake shoes rubbing on their drums. It is surprising how…

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Railway Strike Settled. Government Terms Accepted. Back to Work To-day

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

Throughout Friday last, Mr. J. B. Holme, Under-Secretary for Labour, and Industry, in his capacity of Special Commissioner for Conciliation…

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The Railway Strike. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of about 2000 members of the Railway and Tramway Service Association in the [?]sement of the Town Hall to-day a delegate…

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The Singleton Argus Tuesday, September 11th. Railway Strike Over

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

After six dreary weeks of conflict the news is now welcomed throughout the State that this present disastrous strike has coms to an end, as far as…

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Maters Quiet in Sydney. 1800 Tram Men Sign On. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 5

Eighteen hundred trammen have signed the re-employment forms, and everythiing is calm. The men are waiting for instrucitons. Steps have already been taken to…

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1800 Tram Men Working

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 2

Altogether 1800 tramway men have resumed work at the various depots, including the Rozelle men and stragglers. Long shifts will be abolished and…

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Found on Railway Line. Infant's Dead Body

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 2

The dead body of a female infant was found on the railway line between Greta and Branxton at noon on Tuesday. The body was discovered by…

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The Conspiracy Charges. Thompson's Telegrams. Urging Railway Employees to Quit

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The hearing of the charts alleged conspiracy against Messrs. Kavanagh, Thompson, Willis and Buckley, was resumed on…

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The Strike. Many Rail and Tram Men Return to Work. Position Otherwise Unaltered

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

Since last issue, there has not been any marked alteration in the strike position, except that railway and tramway men have signed on in…

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Patriotic Revue Company Railway Bridge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. Tindale) informs us that the plans for overline footbridge in William Street, and overline traffic bridge in Brook…

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Lighting Dunolly Bridge

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 4

After many delays and much correspondence in the Municipal Council there appears to be every prospect of Dunolly bridge being at last supplied with very…

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Victory by Air. Great Plans for Aeroplane Production. All Ready: Full Speed Ahead! the Ruling Factor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 12

No man can spend, as I have done, two hours in close and intimate talk with the organisers of supplies for our air fleet without earning to the conclusion that the future of…

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Defence Committee's Announcement. Railway and Tramway Men Resuming. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 6

A large number of men assembled to discuss the position in regard to a settlement at the Sydney Trades Hall yesterday morning. Fully 3000 were outside the building…

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Railway Ay and Tramway Men

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 4

With the carrying out of the decision of the remnant of the railway and tramway men who held out to apply for re-admission to the Government service, we witness the final…

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North Coast Railway

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

Mr. Shepherd, postmaster at Tar[?], received the following message from the postal inspector last Friday:— "It is anticipated that the train will…

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Motoring Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 3

A common trouble with new cars and vehicles which have receive I an overhaul is the brake shoes rubbing on their drums. It is surprising how…

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Railway Inspector Haves

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 4

The president of Bolwarra Shire Council (Councillor D. Ferry) in compliance with a requisition has convened a public meeting of residents to be held in the School of…

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