Letter to the Editor. Cessnock Shire Roads
Sir,—I was rather amused at an article in one of your papers last week, which referred to the good state of the roads in the Cessnock shire, by a much-travelled man. The…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1918
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Another Mailbag Theft. Stolen from Suburban Train. (By Telegraph.) Sydney
A mail bag addressed to Enfield was stolen from the train to-day between Stanmore and Burwood. It contained no registered mail…
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Another cart and tram accident, somewhat similar to that in which a young lady was killed in Oxford-street, Sydney, occurred on Tuesday. While…
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Sir,—In answer to the Bolwarra ratepayer who says he is not writing in defence of the engineer. If not, he is very easily satisfied how his money goes. I fancy he is as deep…
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We have received from the Commonwealth railways Commissioner a copy of an illustrated folder giving a great amount of useful information concerning the East-West…
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At the conclusion of the business of the West Maitland Police Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. C. H. Gale, P. M., visited the locality of the railway overbridge at…
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Roy A. Jones was proceeded against at the West Maitland police court on Monday morning, before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., for a breach of the…
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A tram and motor lorry collision occurred in High-street yesterday afternoon, fortunately without injury to anybody, but the lorry, which is the property of Messrs. Chant & Co., was…
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The railway men decided at their annual conference to reaffirm the desirableness of one big union for the railway service, why the ultimate object of its extension to…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Murman Railway. Allies Land Troops. Vancouver
A Moscow message says that British and French troops landed on April 14 at Mourmansk, on the Atlantic Ocean, and Kola Peninsula, to reinforce British marines…
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The "Vaderland" states that whilst it has been agreed to re-open the Limburg railway, there is still some difference of opinion regarding the mature and extent of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An Aeroplane Scare. Instructor Trying New Machine. (By Telegraph.) Sydney
People are still slightly scared. Many people last night were greatly alarmed at seeing an aeroplane over Sydney. It transpires that Lieutenant Stutt, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Upper Hunter Dry Road. "River Route" Decided Upon. Extra Taxation Accepted
Pursuant to notice, an important meeting of the Shire ratepayers concerned in the proposed Upper Hunter Dry Road, was held at Moonan…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shocking Railway Fatality. Man and Step-Daughter Killed
As the result of a shocking railway accident near Bolga. six miles from Tallangatta, Wm. Christopher Hanlon was killed instantly, his body being…
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A war bridge evening, arranged by the Maitland District, Girls Patriotic League, will be held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening, May 8. in aid of the Red…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Revenue. Increased Earnings
The New South Wales Railway Commissioner report for the quarter ended March 31 showed that the earning, £2,456,096, increased £161,616 and the expenditure…
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The comparative quarterly report of the New South Wales Railway Commissioners to March 31 shows that the revenue earned was £2,456,096 for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Upper Hunter Dry Road. Proposal Before Shire Council. Preliminary Work in Final Stage. Local Committee's Choice of Routes Unanimously Affirmed
Yesterday's monthly sitting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council Councillors, when the deliberations…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Chamber of Commerce. Tram Service Advocated
At a mooting' of the Cessnoek Chamber of Commerce held on Wednesday evening a letter was received from the Bellbird Progress Association, asking the chamber's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Across Australia. The New Railway Line
The Trans-Australian Railway was constructed and is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Australia…
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