The Motor Tax. Proposed Use for Main Roads
Mr. Walter F. O'Hearn, M.L.A. has received a reply from Mr. T. D. Mutch (Minister for Education) concerning the request of numerous…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1920
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A Clear View for Aeroplane Pilots
One of the most ingenious things ever invented is the "clear-view screen," which a British firm produced for the benefit of navigators. Rain, spray, or…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Train Service
A new passenger train service will come into operation to-morrow (Sunday). The principal alterations in the time-table will be found in an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Smillie Pacificatory. Road Transport Organised. London, October 22
The extension of the strike to the transport workers and railway men would involve another million workers, with the engineers and drivers…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railways and Tramways. Increase in Pares and Freights
The Premier announced after the meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday that the recommendation of the Railway Commissioners for an increase in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Level Crossings. Action Against Railway Commissioners. Important Questions
Judgment was given by his Honor Justice Harvey, in the Equity Court, on the demurrer of the defendants to the suit of the Attorney-General versus…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Concessions. to Soldier' Settlers
The Minister for Lands draws attention to the railway concessions available for soldier settlers as regards stock and plant…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tramway Fare Alterations
From Monday next the increase decided upon in connection with tramway fares will be brought into effect. For one section the charge for adults will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fares and Freights. Increased Railway Charges
After a meeting of the Cabinet on [?]day the Premier (Mr. John Storey) [?]nounced that the recommendation of the Railway Commissioners for an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railwaymen's Ultimatum. London, October 21
The railwaymen have decided to strike if negotiations are not opened by Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railwaymen's Meeting. Leader's Appeal. London, Oct. 24
"If this is a fight to a finish, don't kid yourselves that it can be done without a bloody upheaval," said Mr. J. H. Thomas, addressing a disorderly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railwaymen's Attitude. Leader's Fight. London, October 22
Mr. J. H. Thomas, the railwaymen's secretary, also issued a statement after the railway conference. He says: "The railway men are now considering the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railwaymen. Strike Postponed. London
The railway strike has been postponed indefinitely, pending negotiations between the Government and the miners…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Verdict of Suicide. Tram Driver's Death. Sydney
Giving evidence concerning the death of Harry Littleweed, a tram driver, Mrs. Alice Abbett, a nerghbour, said she knew deceased had an order reade…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tram Smash. the Broadmeadow Fatality. Driver Committed
The inquest on John Charlton, who died on the 10th inst., from injuries received in the Broadmeadow tram smash was continued at Newcastle by the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Coalfields Railway What Resumption Means. Maitland Likely to Be Affected
A big question affecting Maitland is involved in the proposed resumption of the South Maitland railways by the State Government. It is a matter [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Real Peace Type Aeroplane
Most of the aeroplanes hitherto used for commercial purposes have been converted from models designed for bombing work during the war. British designers…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Improvement in Road Making
The spraying of roads with tar has now become almost a standard means of rendering them waterproof and free from dust, but the process has certain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Railways. Commission of Inquiry. Sydney
The inquiry into the control and administration of the New South Wales railways and tramways was resumed by Mr. Justice Edmunds…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Revenue. Increase for October. Railways Decrease
The State revenue from governmental and business sources during October was net £60,484 higher than in the corresponding month of 1919…
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