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Railways, roads & transport, 1907

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Railway Returns

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1907 · page 4

THERE has been a marked increase in the goods and coaching traffic at the Glen Innes Railway Station during the half-year ending December, 1906, as compared with that at…

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Railway Commissioners

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 January 1907 · page 4

It is beliered that something defimte will be known an a few days with regard to the new railway Commissioners…

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A Railway Clerk's Escape From Death

The Walcha News and Southern New England Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1907 · page 4

A clerk employed at a small railway station in the North once had wonderful escape from death. Among his duties was one of taking down waggon numbers…

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Telegraphic. [Through Our Metropolitan Agents.] Chief Railway Commissioner. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 5

IT is likely that the new Chief Railway Commissioner will be appointed from abroad. Negotiations are proceeding in England in connection with the vacant…

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Motor Harvesting

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 4

A trial of the motor harvesting which was exhibited at the last Royal Agricultural show at Adelaide was held last week on the farm of Mr…

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Chief Railway Commissioner

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 2

It is likely the new Chief Railways Commissioner will be appointed from abroard as negotiations ore proceeding in England,…

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Mail train delayed

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 January 1907 · page 2

A mild sensation was caused at North Guyra, last Tuesday night owing to the mail train from Brisbane stopping at the crossing. It was…

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Railway Pic-nic

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 January 1907 · page 2

The annual railway pic-nic will take place on the Guyra show ground on Saturday 23rd Feb. Among the amusements to the provided it is…

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Motor-car Traffic London Detectives Crdead[?]

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 January 1907 · page 3

Scotland and is apparently being it best to satisfy the numbers writs [?] Indignent letters concerning the [?]deeds of motor-omnibuses. Each day [?]…

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A Glass Bridge

The Walcha News and Southern New England Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 3

Colorado is about to astonish the world with a glass bridge. Across the gorge of the wonderful Grand Canyon of…

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Walcha Road

The Walcha News and Southern New England Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 2

The following will represent the Walcha Road cricket team in their match against Camp Fire on Saturday: A. Crawford, A. Givney, C…

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Holiday Train Fares

The Uralla News · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 2

In connection with the Anniversary Day holiday reduced railway fares, it is notified that holiday excursion fares will apply generally, commencing on Wednesday, Jan. 23,…

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Railways and Tramways

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1907 · page 2

The railway returns for the second half of last year show an increase of £197,000 on gross revenue, and £156,400 in net revenue. The tramways earned an additional £30,711,…

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Railway Returns. SYENEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1907 · page 5

THE railway returns for the second half of last year show an increase of £197,000 on the gross revenue and £156,400 on the net revenue. The tramways earned, an…

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The Late Railway Collision. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1907 · page 5

THE Railway Department estimates the damage done by the collision at Stanwell Park at £500. The official report indicates that the driver of one of the trains was…

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Railway Disasters

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1907 · page 4

A trach of gunpowder exploded in Indiana, a passenger train being wrecked. 19 people perished. Fifteen people were killed in a…

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Armidale Road Vote

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 January 1907 · page 4

The road vote procured through Mr S. J. Kearney, M.L.A, in the Armidale Electorate, up to December' 31st, 1906, amounted to £3590…

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New Railway Commissioners. a Britisher- Appointed. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 25 January 1907 · page 2

THE Cabinet has selected Mr. C. H. Dent, general manager of the Great Southern and Western Railway of Ireland, as Chief-Commissioner over the Railways of…

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The Railway Commissioners. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1907 · page 5

THE Cabinet has definitely decided upon the new Railway Commissioners, although the names have not yet been officially disclosed. It is, however, understood that…

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Latest Telegraphic News. Through Greville 's Telegram Company. Sydney, Thursday, 11.46 P.M. Railway Commissioners

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1907 · page 2

THE Cabinet has decided upon the new Railway Commissioners, although the names are not officially disclosed. Mr. C.H. Deni, the General Manager of the Great Southern…

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