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Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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A Mile Long Bridge in Twelve Days

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 5

Some feats of extraordinary, rapid construction have been performed, at times, in the history of American railroading; but we do not know of…

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British Railways. Nationalisation the Chief Point. Meaning of the Royal Commission

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 6

The question of the nationalisation of British railways is to be inquired into by a Royal Commission. The following announcement has been…

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Tram Collision

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 4

A rear end tram collision occurred at Rushcutters Bay last night, when seven persons were more or less seriously injured, while a number of…

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A Mile Long Bridge in Twelve Days

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1914 · page 3

Some feats of extraordinary, rapid construction have been performed, at times, in the history of American railroading, but we do not know of…

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Sensational Motor Smash

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 January 1914 · page 2

Last Sunday afternoon (says Inverell "Argus" of Dec. 31) a sensational accident [?] a motor party consisting of Messrs B. M. Wade, H. E…

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The Shire Roads. (To Editro of "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 3

Sir,—A visitor from an adjoining Shire (not on the North) having, expressed his astonishment at the state of our roads, and his thankfulness…

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Self-[?] for Railway [?] Mitual Beneth Our [?] ARMIDALE

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 4

A meeting of railway [?] was held at the Armidale Railway [?][?] Monday (Mr. Y. [?] ings to [?] the [?] of…

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The Railway to Inverell

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 4

With tbe advent of the New Year. It has been determined to vigorously prosecute the agitation for the construction of the Glen lnnres Inverell…

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Motor Mail Service

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 3

On New Year's Day the new contractors for the mail service between Tenterfield and Lismore, Messrs, McIntosh & Co., took over the running…

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Motors and Road Shocks

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 10

It is estimated that £4,000,000 is spent annually in the United States by the users of commercial vehicles alone for repairs and replacements,…

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Railway Traffic and Revenue

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Dawson, our station master, has generously supplied as with the following information concerning the local railway:--Number of…

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Railways

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Griffith, Minister for Works, expresses his determination to expend £1,500,000 on railway extension. This, considering the…

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Widespread Destruction. Storms on the Bundabra Road

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 5

A terrific storm occurred on Saturday night, on the Bundarra road, between Abington and Strathroy. A party of local motorists, travelling…

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Altercation at Railway Station. Chauffeurs at Variance

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

John Le Petit was charged at the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. G. Atkin, P.M., that on 25th December, 1913, on the railway…

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Railway Panic

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

Just as the train was leaving St. Lazare station, Paris, a passnger shouted "Fire!". The other passengers became panic-stricken, and…

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New Railway Commissioners. Mr. Harper to Act As Chief. Sydney

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 7

The State Cabinet this afternoon decided that during Mr. Johnson's absence the Railway Commissioners should be Messrs. Harper, Richardson,…

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Glen Innes Railway League

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 4

A general meeting of the above committee took place Saturday afternoon for the consideration of important business Mr J. Sinclair…

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Motor Car Mishap

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 4

On Monday, Mr. C. J, Ledger; manager of the City Bank, South Grafton (brother of Mr. Chas, Ledger, of this town), Mrs, Ledger and…

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Railway Boom

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 12

The Minister for Works, Mr. Grilfith, stated on Wednesday that he intended spending £1,500,000 this year on railway construction…

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