East Greta and Aberdare. Railway Men Anxious for Work
The East Greta and Aberdare branch of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association held a meeting, on Tuesday, and reaffirmed its previous…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1917
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Newcastle Train
The railway authorities inform us that a train leaves Newcastle for Maitland to-night at 9.15, and returns from Maitland to Newcastle again at 10.20…
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Mr. W. R. Kerr, president of the Chamber of Commerce, is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. N. J. Munro, District Superintendent of Tramways, in response to his letter written at…
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Sir.—I notice a statement in the press that the railway strike has been declared off a fortnight ago, and I understand that the East Greta railway employees are prepared to…
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A number of valuable aeroplane plans mysteriously disappeared last week. The police have discovered and arrested a Greek, who has been charged with theft…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Bridge Evening
Those desirous of helping War Chest Day and at the same time of spending an enjoyable evening should not overlook the war bridge evening and [?] party to be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Aeroplane Output. Dr. Addison's 1000 Factories
Dr. Addition recently gave the following aeroplane building facts:—One thousand factories are at work on [?] process or other…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big Fighting on Ypres-menin Road. Terrific British Barrages. Feats of "Aerial Cavalry." (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Thursday Night
The United Press correspondent says: The British attacked on a long front, centring on the Ypres-Memn road. There was fierce fighting at Inveracss Copse,…
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In a paper read before the Coventry Engineering Society (England), Mr. E. A. Watson, M.Sc., brought forward a point Which illustrates how…
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Emily Reinke, 21 years of age [?] Rockwell Crescent Potts Point was knocked down by a tram while crossing Elizabeth street. The driver put on the emergency…
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To facilitate transport, a new railway line of about four miles is in course of construction from Liverpool to Holdsworthy. A bridge spanning George's River…
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A common trouble with new airs and vehicle which, have received an overhaul is the brake shoes rubbing on their drums. It is surprising how little care is used by the…
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A French firm has come forward with a speedy and luxuriously suspended two-seated vehicle to be sold for the sum of £50. It was fitted with a 34 horse-power…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Queensland Railway Strike. Question of Arbitrator
Mr. Ryan, Premier of Queensland, on Saturday announced that delegates representing the northern strikers had arrived from Townsville, and at their request he had telegraphed to Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Strategic Railways. German System Based on Use of Prisoners
The re-occupation of a large stretch of country has given to the French military authbrities the opportunity of examining at their leisure the system…
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The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr Fraser) stated on Wednesday that so far as the railways and tramways are concerned the strike is now absolutely…
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A meeting of the Coke Workers and the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation was held yesterday. The secretary, when seen after the meeting, said that there was…
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In a collision with the mail train from trun 13 were killed and 37 injured…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Correspondence. Proposed Presentation to Railway Inspector Hays. To the Editor
Sir,—I road through the press that a movement is to operate in the North [North Coast district whereby the citizens are co-operating so as to suitably…
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A now coiner into the family of war appliances is the motor cycle carrying airplane. A special platform built between the planes, just outside the body of the…
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