Narrabeen Fire. Motor Garage Burnt
A fire at Narrabeen in the early morning resulted in a motor garage, with its contents—two motor buses and three cars—being totally destroyed. The…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1917
691 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 35
"John Bridge." Many Easter Visitors. Expulsion Incident
Responding freely to the cordial invitation issued by John Bridge & Co., just before Easter, hurdreds of the firm's country friends throughout the carnival period…
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The member for Gough (Mr. F. J. Thomas, M.L.A.) and the member for The Gwydir (Mr. J. T. Crane, M.L.A.) recently waited on the Minister for…
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At the request of the Hon. Secretary. Mr. T. Dempsey, the following members of the local Parents & Citizens' Association attended a ''Busy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Accident
While Mr. G. Smith, of Ahongton, was coming into town on Saturday last to his new Buick car, one of the front tyres blew out, and almost…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →April Aeroplane Bag
Seven hundred and fourteen aeroplanes were brought down on the west front in April…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fireman Fells from Train
Fireman R. M Fukler was jetted off the Brisbane express soon after the train left Armidale on Tuesday morning. He was picked up seriously…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moree Motors
There has bean a deal of speculation as to the number of motor cars which attended the Moree Show, says the "Champion" Around the ring fence…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →American Railway Men for France. Washington
Franc has appealed to the United States for 10,000 skilled railway men and 1500 miles of railways immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycling Accident. Elderly Man's Death
EBANCIS ROUND. 52 years of age, died in the General Hospital near Brisbane the other day from injuries received through being knocked down by a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mails by Aeroplane
Ae regular aeroplane service between New York and Chicago is prosed. It is estimated that the flight of 720 miles could be made in from six to ten hours,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →John Bridge at Homebush. Notable Figures
When "John Bridge." at Flemington on the 19th April, Secured, for a line of 900 crossbred wethers, account of crossbred wethers,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Prices for Wethers. John Bridge &Co
A top price of 45/ with an average of 40/3 for a lot of 900 sheep consigned by W. A & J. Y. Bell, of Marshmead, Wlagett goes to the credit of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tuesday's Railway Fatality. Coroner's Inquiry
Mr. G. Atkin, Coroner, conducted an Inquiry on Thursday morning Into the cirumstaneces surrounding the death of H. M. Fuller, engine-driver on the…
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The existing regulations regarding the carriage of live stock by the railway provide for a reduction of one-third on the ordinary charge where stock is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Our Lights
Owing to many motor cars being provided with rear lights which are not of sufficient power to show the number plate. It has been decided to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Attempt to Wreck Train
An attempt was made last night to wreck a passenger train between Petershim and Lewisham by placing portion of a telegraph pole about seven…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"John Bridge." Directors' Annual Report. Selling Charges and Expulsion
We have been favoured by John Bridge & Co., Ltd., with an early copy of their balance-sheet and Directors report, covering.the Arm's operations…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Can't Spend Five Pounds. Railway Commissioners' Reply to Deputation. No Chance for Armidale
Mr. J. Fraser, Chief Commissioner, told a deputation at Armidale, which waited upon him and urged consideration of two matters of vital…
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The mater of the overhead bridge at the top of Bourke-street, which the council was in hopes of being able to carry into effect, was knocked flat by…
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