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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

535 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 27

Engtlish Train Tragedy

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 7

The adjournad is spent into the death of a soldier, whom today was round on the railway line near Rick[?] worth, last month and who was [?]…

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Glen Innes-Grafton Railway. Mr. Black on the Wrong Track

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

Stealing at the recent valcjictery to Dr. Euro Page. Mr. Blast, a Minister of the Crown, plainly showed by his utterances that be was not…

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Appointment of Railway Commissioners

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Messrs. Cann and Hoyle's names are mentioned as connected with the vacant positions of Commissioner or Railways, with the former as Chief…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers' Car. Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

The advent of Dodge Brothers' new car in the Australian market has been welcomed by many interested in the introduction of a car especially…

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Railway Commissioner

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 4

Sydney, Monday.—The names of two Ministers, Messrs. Cann and Hoyle are mentioned in connection with the Railway Commissionership. The…

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Latest Telegraphic News. Railway Washaway. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 6

A serious washaway has occurred on the Goa[?]-Gooma line owing to [?]…

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Tasmanian Railway [?]

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 6

At the inquiry into the Tasmanian railway disaster, Mr. Oreswell, Chief Engineer of the Dartealing Railways, who was a passenger on the train…

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Railways in the Territory

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 4

The Federal Parliamentary committee of Public Works has been considering a proposal to extend the railway in the Northern Territory from the…

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Items of Interest. a Motorists Death

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 7

On Saturday evening John Affleck, a well known flour miller, carrying on business at Launceston (Tas) and residing at Longford, lost his life…

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"Bridge" Wool Sales. Conspicuous Prices. Balance of Clip Sells Well

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 6

It must be reassuring to woolgrowers to notice the splendid prices that are being sustained against the balance of the present season's clip, and there…

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Interesting War Notes Aero-motors

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 4

An ingenious combination of aeroplane and motor-car is now being used by the French army for the purpose of transporting troops and food and…

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Wireless on Railway Trains

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 4

The advance which has been made by American scientists in the practical application of wireless is illustrated in the successful use of wireless train…

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"John Bridge Wool Sale" Another Attractive List

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

Worthy in all regards to rank with the several fine sales held by them during the present year is the latest one held by John Bridge & Co on the…

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Glen Innes Grafton Railway

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

[?] ROUTE[?] On seeing the evidence given by Mr. W. J. [?] recently before the Public Work's Committee at Grafton,…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers' Car. Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

The advent of Dodge Brothers' new car in the Australian market has been welcomed by many interested in the introduction of a car especially…

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"John Bridge" Wool Sale. Another Attractive List

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

Worthy in all regards to rank with the several line sales held by them during hte present year is the latest one held by John Bridge & Co. on the…

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Road Grader and Scarifier

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 7

Yesterday, afternoon, the council gave a a trial [?] of its [?] purchased read [?] adn on a piece of [?] the putter…

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Scarlet Fever Patient Travels by Train

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 6

Carl William Bradburst was before the police court on information, alleging that he boarded a train leaving Sydney for Sutherland while…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers' Car Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 7

The advent of Dodge Brothers new car in the Australian market has teen welcomed by many in the introduction of a car specially adapted, both…

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Interesting Items. Imprisoned in a Tramcar

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 8

A workman was imprisoned in a tramcar in Elizabeth street (Sydney) one morning this week in a curious way. He had no cost or waistcoat…

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