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Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Railways Commission Commission's Powers. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 5

The Railway and Tramways Commission was continued to-day. Mr. Buckley, M.L.A., announced that the executive of the Railways…

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Mininbah to Wyong. Construction of Railway Urged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 5

At a public meeting held at Wyong a Railway League, to be known as the Mininbah-Wyong League, was formed…

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Sunday Train to Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 4

At the local Municipal Council meeting on Thursday evening, a letter was read from Cessnock Shire Council asking for co-operation, and joint representation…

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Higher Fares. Railways and Trams

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 3

"I notice," said Mr. Dooley, the Acting Premier, "that the Government is being attacked, and in some, quarters blamed for the recent increase in the…

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Railway Inquiry. Men Want Counsel and Expenses

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 12

A dputation from trade unions waited on Mr. Sproule (Solicitor-General) on Saturday and urged that the men's interests should be watched before the…

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Level Crossings. Action Against Railway Commissioners. Important Questions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 9

Judgment was gives by his Honor Justice Harvey, in the Equity Court, on the demurrer of the defendants to the sult of the Attorney-General versus…

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Railway Concessions. to Soldier Settlers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 9

The Minister for Lands draws attention to the railway concessions available for soldier settles as regards stock and plant…

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Railway Construction Minimbah to Wyong Agitation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 5

A railway league, to be known as the Minimbah-Wyong League was formed at a public meeting at Wyong on Wednesday night…

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Train Disaster. Nine Persons Killed Smash in West Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 6

A shocking fatal disaster occurred on Saturday might about 10 O'clock on the miller company's private the from mornington mils to [?] on the…

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Fall Over Railway Viaduct

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Blackwell, of Weston while passing over the railway viaduct at [?] fell to the ground and was seriously injured He was taken…

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Railway Appointment From Apprentice to Assistant Chief Mechanical Engineer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 2

Mr. A. D. Forster, B. E., of Sydney University has been appointed by the Railway Commissioners to the position of Assistant Chief Mechanical…

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Railway Workers. Deputation to Minister Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 5

Mr. Lynch, organiser of the A.W.U., and Mr. Bodkin secretary interviewed the Minister for Labour and Industry to-day asking for repeal of the…

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Tram Collision. Smash in Moore Park. Over Thirty Injured. Conductor's Death

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 3

A disastrous tram smash took place on saturday night at Moore Park a crowded tram bound from circular Quay to coogee crashing Into a tram…

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The Tram Smash

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 5

An application has been made by the brother of Felix Gallagher the victim of the coogee tram [?] for empaneling a jury for the inquest…

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Aeroplane Joy Rides

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 5

Joy rides for 5/ on a giant [?]plano have been inaugurated into [?] every [?]…

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West Australian Train Disaster Nine Persons Killed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 3

A shocking disaster occurred on Saturday night about 10 o'clock on the Miller Company's private line from Mornington mills to Wokalup, on the…

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Cables. New Trouble in Ireland. Train Service Paralysed

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 2

A new danger has arisen in Ireland, where large districts are threatened with isolation owing to the likelihood of three railways…

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Runaway Train. Mornigton' Smash Death—roll Increased Perth (W.a.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 3

Further particulars of the Morning ton railway smash show that when, the accident happened' the train had run two milos on a sharp decline. The…

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Fatal Motor Man Killed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 2

Henry M'Court met his death instantaneously in a motor accident near Camden on Sunday morning.A. party of motorists, consisting of Mr. George…

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The Tram Smash. Inquest Opened. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 5

An inquest was opened before the Coroner and a jury of six on the body of Thomas Gallagher the victim of the Moore park tram smash…

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