Smash at Taree. Train Hits Car
An accident, which has been prophesied by many, occurred at the railway crossing at the end of Macquaric Street on Saturday night last…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1923
580 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 15 of 29
Motor Lorry Misses Punt
Considerable excitement occurred at the ferry crossing the river at Wauchope on Monday, when a large two-ton motor lorry owned by Mr…
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Mr. Theo. Hill, M.L.A., has forwarded a letter to the Macleay Shire Council from the Department of Local Government to the effect that the Council's…
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At the Armidale Quarter Sessions Benjamin Maguire, convicted of placing stones on the Great Northern Railway Line, with intent to cause damage…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kyogle-beaudesert. Proposed Railway. Agreement Likely. Brisbane
Mr. Gillies to-day confirmed the acceptance of the challenge thrown out to him by the New South Wales Minister for Works last week that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →N.s.w. Railway Business
Mr. James Fraser, Chief Railway Commissioner, claims that his department controls the greatest business south of the Equator. He did not…
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THROUGH the gateway at the unattended Taree level crossing being open while a train was passing, a motor car, in which were Stanley…
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THE following communication has been received by Mr. Roy S. Vincent, M.L.A;, from Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local Government, re the above:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A "Mystery Train" Startles the Railroad World
Out of Russia has come what is described as the very last word in railroading—an electric train that runs without trolley or accumulator…
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Mr. T. M. Shakespeare, manager Country Press Association, writes:— "At my request, Mr. T. W. [?]eaver, B.E., M.I.E., Aus., of 17 Castlereagh…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Fares. "The Producer's Load."
In one of the recent issues the "Evening News" says: "Fares in the New South Wales country areas are about 20 per cent. higher than in…
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James Bode Dwyer, representing the New South Wales Government Railways, proceeded against -- Wade, Jack Simon and Sidney Perrin on a charge…
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An exciting game has just been invented. It is pushball, played not on foot but in small motor-cars. The teams are usually three a side…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →TRAMWAY v. MACLEAY
This was a benefit match, in aid of Mr. W. Carey, who was injured at football some time ago. The visitors arrived by the early train, and were met…
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The Railway Commissioners have availed themselves to the full, of the powers they possess under the Railway Act, of exempting themselves from liability for any negligence in regard to the carriage of goods on the Railways. While they give the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Manning Shire Council an Upper Manning Road. Deputation to Shire Council
Cr. Machin introduced a deputation consisting of Messrs. Gillespie and McPherson, who asked assistance in having a road completed across…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Matters. Primary Producers Criticism. Country Commissioners Wanted. Singleton
At the quarterly meeting of the Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers Union, held at Single lon, a resolution for the executive,…
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A trial survey was asked for at a public meeting held at Callaghan's Creek homestead on 13th inst., at which a well represented gathering…
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It is now stated authoritatively that the Railway Commissioners do not expect to have a deficit on the railway and tramway workings this year…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegrams. Serious Motor Accident Sydney
A motor overturned near Windsor. A man named Shepherd, who was the only occupant, was Seriously injured, his skull being fractured…
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