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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1911

603 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 31

The Dorrigo Railway

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 2

Mr. Griffith, Minister for Works, has promised the Dorrigo settlers that they shall have their railway built quickly. Forty six miles of line are to…

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The Referenda. To Railway Men and Their Wives

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 7

No class of men in New South Wales [?] more closely scrutinize tho proposed changes in the Federal Constitution [?] ht to be effected by the…

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Railway to the Coast

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 2

The Royal Commission on Railway Decentralisation last week heard further evidence regarding the suitability of Port Stephens as the terminal for a…

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A Tramp's Mistake

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 7

It was in the gloaming, and Weary Walker laid down his bundle by the roadside, and sighed a sigh of relief, for there, net one hundred yards…

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The Sporting Column. MOTORING

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 4

MRS. F. J. WHITE, of Saumarez, recently took delivery of a handsome Minerva ear, fitted with a 26 h.p. Silent-Knight engine. The ear is a marvel in sweetness of running,…

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Motoring Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 4

A rather serious motoring accident occurred on the Uralla Road on Saturday morning last. Mr. Alex. Mitchell, of "Rutherglen," was driving the car, and had…

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"Angus" Motor Cars, Buggies, Etc

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 3

The firm of Messrs. Angus & Son, whose advertisement appears on this page, is just now specially equipped to meet the big Easterstrade. Hundreds…

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A Good Motor Car

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 3

During the past few weeks we have been pointing out the wisdom of only buying good motor cars—in fact, cars of repute only—and mentioned the…

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Motor Car Accident

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 4

A sensational motor car accident happened at dusk on Wednesday near the Club Hotel, just when the crowd were returning from the races. It…

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Railway Employees. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 5

A movement is on foot to arrange for the Federal organisation of railway employees…

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The Excursion Train

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 2

The Cheap Easter Excursion Train left Inverell yesterday morning, and the opportunity of a cheap trip was availed of by many, there being 22…

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The Jessie-Street Bridge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 4

THE general desire among the townspeople and those living in the immediate vicinity of Armidale for much better communication with the city…

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Inverell Railway League

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held at Mr J. Mellveen'a office on Thursday afternoon when there were present: Messrs A. H. Woods (in the chair),…

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A Good Motor Car

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

During the past few weeks we have been pointing out the wisdom of only buying good motor cars--in fact, cars of repute only--and mentioned the…

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"Angus" Motor Cars, Buggies, Etc

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

The firm of Messrs. Angus & Son, whose advertisement appears on this page, is just now specially equipped to meet the big Easter trade. Hundreds…

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Armidale Police Court. Friday, April 7. (Continued from page 3). (Mr. Vyner resumed his seat on the Bench at this stage). a Motor-car Case

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 4

Gorge W. Turner was charged with driving a motor-car at an excessive rate of speed on March 21. Turner was also further charged with…

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Practicability of the Aeroplane

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 4

Not so long ago the aviator dreaded the moment when he bad to effect a landing, and, indeed most aeroplane accidents have come about…

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Railway Fatility. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 5

A man named Edward Armstrong was knocked down an embankment by a passing train near Morri[?] and killed. His companion named…

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"Angus" Motor Cars, Buggies, Etc

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 5

The firm of Messrs. Angus & Son, whose advertisement appears on this page, is just now specially equipped to moot the big Easter trade. Hundrods…

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A Good Motor Car

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 5

During the past low weeks wo have been pointing out the wisdom of only buying good motor cars--in fact, ears of repute only--and mentioned the…

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