Another Train Mystery. Unknown Woman's Leap
A mysterious railway tragedy was Investigated by the Burton-on-Trent Coroner yesterday, and left unsolved. On Monday evening, the 27th…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1906
349 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 18
Railway Employees. Business for the Conference
The business paper for the 15th annual conference of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association was issued on Monday afternoon. A large…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road From Bogan Gate=fifield. Road to Burra. Public Works Department
Sydney, 5th February, 1906, Mr A. J. Kelly, M.L.A. Sir,--With reference to letter of 29th October, presented by you from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest Wires. SYDNEY, Wednesday. Attempted Wrecking of Train
An attempt was made yesterday to wreck the Sydney-to-Moree train near Werris Creek. A number of fettlers tools, and two packages of gelginite…
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THE contractor, Mr. Ahearn, has thrown up his contract in connection with the construction of the railway from Bogan Gate to Trundle, and fresh…
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By special arrangement with the Russian embassy, a well-known London company is despatching a motor-boat to St. Petersburg…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Local and General News. Trundle Railway
TENDERS are being called for the completion of the unfinished portion of the contract for the construction of the railway from Bogan Gate to trundle…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Our Open Column. CANOWINDRA-COWRA v. Gregra Canowindra Railway. (To the Editor.)
Sir,—I notice a few letters in your columns lately over the names of "Canowindra," "Wallaroos," and "Progress." Whilst I admire "Canowindra" for his…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Open Column. CANOWINDRA-COWRA v. Gregra Canowindra Railway. (To the Editor.)
SIR,—I will not crave space, Mr. Editor, to reply to your correspondent "Wallaroo" in your last issue, for the reason that I am asked a question:…
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An attempt was made early on Tuesday morning to wreck the Sydney to Mores mail train, at a spot about one mile from Werris Creak station…
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"Many people who are otherwise s[?]pulously honest" (writes a correspondent of a contemporary), " take a delight in committing petty frauds on railway…
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Following are the successful tenders for road works. Tenders for which were recently advertised for in this paper, viz:--Contract 16, Euabalong…
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A mysterious railway tragedy was investigated by the Burton-on-Trent Coroner yesterday, and left unsolved. On Monday evening, the 27th…
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IN their report the Western Lands Commissioners state that:—"During a tour in the Western Division the Commissioners were forcibly impressed…
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An amendment of the rules of "bridge" is suggested which Is likely to make serious appeal to votaries of the fascinating game, and seems worthy of…
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The above query is one that is heard with an unpleasant frequency in Condobolin on more than sundry occasions, and the sickening reiteration of…
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"A number of suggestions have been made to me,'' said the Postmaster-- General," that arrangements should be made for carrying mails by motor car,…
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In the railway carriage sat a well-dressed young lady tenderly holding a very small poodle. "Madam," said the guard, " I am very…
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One of the most difficult and expensive problems that railway companies…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →More Reckless Motor Driving
"Marie Studholme." say the "Royal Magazine," "is a motorist, and in her own garden is a terror to caterpillars when they are eating." We confess that there is something…
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