Australian Aeroplane Accident
This morning, at Mt. Druitt, Mr. W. E. Hart, the Australian aviator, was in his bi-plane, accompanied by Major Rosenthall,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1912
75 stories in Snowy Mountains & Monaro's papers · page 1 of 4
Eight Hour Railway Service
The Government states that Mr. Beeby has requested the Railway Commissioner to recognise the eight hour a day…
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IN our last issue a paragraph appeared alluding to the activity being displayed by our Federal Member, the Hon. Austin Chapman, in urging…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Alternate Railway Route. Sydney to Melbourne, Via Monaro and Gippsland
On Saturday last Mr. Gus. Miller, M.L.A., interviewed the Hon. John Murray, Premier of Victoria, urging the completion of the Victorian…
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Mr. G. T. C. Miller, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Works Department containing some interesting particulars concerning…
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The following letter has been handed us by Mr. G. T. C. Miller, M. L. A., for publication:—Public Works Department…
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The Bega people are asking for an accelerated mail service between Cooma and Bega. In a report on the matter submitted by the…
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It is reported that several tramway men have indicated their desire to return to work…
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Dear Sir,—I am enclosing this letter received from the Public Works Depart, re, railway extension to Bombala. I am pushing this matter on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Another, Railway Accident. MELBOURNE
While an engine and passenger train were shunting at YanYean station, they knocked 3 trucks on to a carriage…
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ALBURY, Friday.—An exciting incident occurred on the railway station this morning. Amongst the passengers of the first express was Mrs…
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Two trams collided on the Long Bay line last night. Two people were injured, and the cars damaged…
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Allegations as to the relationship between the Government and the Chief Railway Commissioner reached…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Storm. Trams Damaged. Danger by Lightning. Twelve Cars Struck. Sydney
A most remarkable storm, causing considerable damage and several accidents, passed over Sydney yesterday afternoon…
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Early on Saturday morning a locomotive at the Bairnsdale railway station bolted out of the engine shed, and crashed into the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Manaro Shire. Road Making Plant. In Successful operation
The road-making plant which has been purchased by the Manaro Shire Council, was put into operation on Thursday Inst, at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Manaro Shire' Road Making Plant
Reference was made in the last issue of the "Mercury" to the road-making plant purchased by the Manaro Shire at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Railway Strike. 10,000 Men Out at Buenos Ayres
Particulars of a big strike which is in progress at Buenos Ayres, Argentine, were brought to Sydney by the steamer Frankmere, which has…
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The Monaro Shire's road plant is proving itself up to expectations. Although not exactly in the experimental stage, the work is new to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Opening of the Railway. Big Day to Be Organised
There was a large and representative attendance at the meeting on Saturday afternoon to consider the most fitting way of celebrating the…
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