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Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 6

With the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr. John Leo Bridge, as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of…

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'John Bridge' Progress. a New Service

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 2

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will this…

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"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 5

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will this year show expansion…

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Driver of Motor Lorry Killed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

Owing to a motor lorry running away at Bombala, Driver Burns was killed, and three others injured…

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Local and General. Why Ride in Motor Cars?

The Inverell Times · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. W. J. O'Brien, the selected Labor candidate for Annandale in opening his campaign in Lappan's Hall. Annandale on Tuesday night said the…

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Motor Lorry Dashes Into Embankment. One Man Killed

The Inverell Times · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

While a large motor lorry, loaded cordials, was proceeding from Bombala to Delegate, and carrying Mr. John Burns (manager of the Bombala…

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"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

WITH the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will this…

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The Cahcoar Railway Smash

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

Sydney. Thursday.—It is now considered that the damage caused by the railwaysmash at Carcoar on Tuesday will be. over £7000…

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Motor Fatality

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

Sydney, Thursday.—As the result of a motor lorry accident on the BomhalaDelegate road, one man was killed and three others were injured…

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"John Bridge " Progress. a New Service

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of the world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of…

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Piles of German Dead on Road to Bapaume London

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Beach Thomas says:—It is more eloquent that words to witness the spectacle of the ground deserted evertywhere with the dead uncured for…

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The Motor Exhibit

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

On the Friday they had a motor exhibit. It meant driving through "fences" and collection flags. Mr. Wesley Williams (representing…

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Bridge Washed Away

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

A river bridge, near [?], Tasmania, has been washed away. The bridge was of steel structure on a concrete foundation. A heavily laden passed over it shortly before it collapsed…

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Dairying. the Care of Cream. While on the Road

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is on the road, but it is a very…

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Armidale Police Court. Motor Prosecutions. Tuesday, MARCH 6.—(Before Mr. G. Atkin, P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 3

CLARENCE Arndell was charged with driving a motor car along Beardystreet on the 28th February without a tail light. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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John Bridge Progress. a New Service

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will this…

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Aeroplane Eggs. Archie Shells and Flaming Onions. Australian Airmen at Salonika

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 6

Lieutenant--who is attached to the Boyal Flying Corps, writing from Salonika on January 5, to his parents in Sydney, gives the following details…

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Dairying. the Cake of Cream. While on the Road

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 8

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is on the road, but it is a very…

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Railway Returns

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. Stationmaster Dawson reports the following returns for February:-- Passenger tickets sold, 3347; passenger revenue, £1600; goods revenue, £1740;…

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Motor Taxes for Shire Roads. a Good Suggestion

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 7

At last week's meeting of the Guyra Shire Council Cr. Everett said that it was necessary the Council should be represented at the ensuing Shires…

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