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Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Mr. Storey's Motor Rides Mr. Fitzpatrick Gives an Instance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 3

Mr. Fitzpatrick State Treasurer, speaking at Porthv[?]e, in the Bathurst district referred to the challenge issued by Mr. John Storey to the Premier. Mr. Storey…

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North Coast Motor Trains Not a Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

A deputation consisting of the Deputy Mayor, Aldermen Veness, Aldermen McLeod and Dean waited on the Railway Commisioners on the occasion of their visit…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners, who are returning to Sydney, after their annual inspection of the Northern district, are expected to arrive here at 11.30 a.m…

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Railway Official Honoured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. E. R. Point, who was recently advised of his transfer from the position of station master's clerk at the West Mailand railway station to the District…

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South Maitland Railways. Objection to Increased Fares

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 6

Mr. D. Murray, secretary to the Newcastle Eight-hour Committee, states that the matter of the Increased fares and freights on the South Maitland railway lines…

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Molong to Dubbo. First Sod of New Railway

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 13

The State Treasurer (Mr. Fitzpatrick) turned the first sort of the Molong-Dubbo railway, and was presented with a silver spade, inscribed by the Molong aldermen…

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Races and State Motor Car. Controversy Between Premier and Opposition Leader

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 3

Reference to the controversy between the Prmier (Mr. Holman) and Mr. J. Storey (Leader of the Opposition) as to the latter having travelled to the races in a State…

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Motor Fatality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 5

William Collingridge a well-known Queensland station owner, was killed in a motor smash at Ermington last night…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit Municipal Delegation. Local Requirements

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners arrived in Singleton at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, on their return journey to Sydney, after the annual inspection, of the northern…

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Cost of Ringing Tram Bell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 2

If a passenger by ringing the bell starts a tramway car and another passenger is injured, who is to blame? This was the question (reports the "Scotsman") in an action…

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A Motor License Case

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 2

On hearing a charge of failing to produce a license for a motor vehicle when called on. to do so by the police, the P.M. (Mr G. Atkin) yesterday…

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Railway Fatality Fireman Knocked Off Tender. (By Telegraph.) Brisbane

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 3

Fireman Dalton was killed by being knocked off a tender while passing under a bridge after leaving Brisbane for Toowoomba…

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Sir Ross Smith's Aeroplane. Cost of Repairs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 7

The cost of repairing Sir. Ross Smith's aeroplane at Ipswich railway workshops and furnishing a new propeller was £459/16/5, but there is no intention of making any…

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Gresford-Maitland Motor Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. A. Garland intimates by advertise-in this issue that his car will cease running between West Maitland and Gresford for a short period…

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Railway Ambulance Men. Chief Commissioner's High Praise

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 4

A high tribute to the ability of the ambulance men connected with the New South Wales railway and tramway systems was paid last night at the annual meeting by the…

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Fraudulent Use of Motor a £20 FINE. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 2

Jas. Fletcher, alias Dr. Fletcher, was fined £20 at the "Central Police Court today, for the fraudulent use of a motor in which he was driven to Kiama and to…

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Cycling. Road Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 7

The Maitland District Bicycle Club held a road race on Saturday afternoon from the Town Hall to Morepeth, Bridge and back, about nine miles. Result:—C. Barry…

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Motor Car Adventure. Fall of 600 Feet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 6

At midnight on Friday a motor party, consisting of seven men—Bert Paul, two brothers Egan, Gordon Esgate, Erie Bell Sam Duff, and Charles Kirton, all of…

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Earl's Nephew Steals Motor Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 7

By reckless living a nephew of the Earl of Guildford, named John North, has wasted a legacy of £8,000, which he received when 21…

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Big Railway Smash Egyptian Students Billed. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Rome, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 3

Eight railway carriages became uncoupled on a train at Pontobba and descended a steep incline. They collided with an express, and 13 people were…

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