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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

535 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 27

Loss of British Aeroplane. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 3

General Haig reports: "Four aeroplanes sent out, on Wednesday have not returned. A German commi[?] states:--…

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West Travelling Discontinued John Bridge & Company Ltd. Avoiding Useless Expenditure

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 5

There appears to-day an important announcement by Messrs. John Bridge A Co Ltd., who have foreseen that the ever increasing taxation, and cost of…

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How a Lady Pays Her Tram Fare

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 6

Have you ever noticed a Lady performing the simple operation of paying a tram fare? If you watch you will probably find that this is the…

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Wool Travelling Discontinued. John Bridge a Co., Ltd. Avoiding Useless Expenditure

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

There appears to-day an important announcement by John Bridge & Co., Ltd., who have foreseen that the ever-increasing taxation, and cost of labor…

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Sheep & Lamb Sales "John Bridge" Record. Average of 199

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 6

John Bridge & Co. state that there has lately been decided activity is the market for store sheep, the recent fine rains probably being the reason. The…

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Wool Travelling Discontinued. John Bridge & Company, Ltd., Avoiding Useless Expenditure

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

There appears to-day an important announcement by John Bridge & Co., Ltd., who have foreseen that the ever-increasing taxation, and cost of labor…

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Sheep and Lamb Sales. "John Bridge" Record. Average of 19s 9d

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

John Bridge & Co. state that there has lately been decided activity in the market for store sheep, the recent fine rains probably being the reason. The…

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Tableland-coastal Railway

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

Elsewhere in this issue we publish the complete evidence given by Mr. W. J. Mulitgan, professional engineer, M.I.C.E., of Gangai, before the…

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Tableland-Coastal Railway. Evidence at Grafton. Strong Case for a Glen Innes Connection

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

The public Works Committee opened inquiry at Grafted on Thursday in regard to the suitability of the Clarince as a port, and railway…

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North Shore Bridge

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

The Minister for Works says the building of the North Sydney bridge will occupy seven years. A Bill authorising the construction will probably…

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Sheep and Lamb Sale. "John Bridge" Record. Average of 19s 9d

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

John Bridge & Co. state that there has lately been decided activity in the market for store sheep, the recent fine rains probably being the reason…

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SHEEP & Lamb Sales "John Bridge" Record Average of 19s 9d

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

John Bridge & Co state that there has lately been decided activity in the market for store sheep the recent fine rains probably being the reason The fires during the past…

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Washaway on the Glen Integraetion Road

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 5

A heavy storm accompanied by a torrential fall of rain, was export which on the Glen Tones road in the [?] of Brondmeadows on…

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Sheep and Lamb Sales. "John Bridge" Record Average of 19s 9d

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., state that there has lately been decided activity in the Market for store sheep, the fine rains probably being the reason. The firm,…

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Road Open to Erzeroum

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Times" at Petrograd states that experts unhesitatingly designate the success in the Caucasus a notable victory…

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"The Girl in the Train."

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 5

This delightful J. C. Williamson musical comedy is to be presented at the Town. Hall this (Wednesday) evening by D. B. OConnor's popular, and clever…

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A Terrific Storm. Grafton-glen Innes Road Blocked. Motoring Extraordinary

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 8

On Thursday afternoon a phenomenal storm burst over the country round Broad meadows (Says the Grafton "Argus"). Hail as large as…

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Several More Russian Successes. Military Train Wrecked. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 5

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Sensanational Motor Car Accident

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 6

Through a Tyre coming off the front wheel a motor car carrying five men from Liverpool to Bulli fell 80ft over a cliff on Bulli Mountain yesterday…

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Re Goods Train

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

In reply to Aid. Purkiss, the Mayor said he had received a letter re the times of the running of the goods train from the Commissioners The…

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