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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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That Road Again

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. George Dickson writes to the Editor of the Advocate as follows:— "I have received the following…

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Sydney Mallbag per Motor

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

Ald. G. B. Ring has signalised his re-eleetlon as Mayor of Inverell by moving in a direction that will undoubtedly prove a boon to the…

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The Late Motor Smash

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

Sydney, Thursday.—Miss Annie Egan, one of the victims of the motor smash, on February 18, lias recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital…

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Work on District Roads

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 1

The Engineer's report submitted to the last meeting of the Guyra Shire Council, stated, inter alia:—Road-gangs have been employed as…

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Mine Host "John Bridge." Annual Eastrn Invitation

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 6

In good time for those of our readers who are going to Sydney for the Easter Carnival, John Bridge and Co., Ltd., announce herewith that they will repeat…

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitalities. to Country Clients and Friends

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the country-side, John Bridge & Company, Limited, are making the usual complete…

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Railway Picnic

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 5

The annual railway picnic will take place on Uralia Show ground to-day, and let us hope that the fixture will be favored with fine weather. The usual complete arrangements…

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Bumptious Railway Official. (To Editor of "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

Sir,—I would like you to publish a few lines in your paper protest against the treatment meted out to me on the Armidale Railway Station…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

That American ex-champion, Kramer; is still capable of sprinting fast was recently demonstrated by his riding a half-mile in competition in the…

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Railways in War Time

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 4

Senator M'Dougall has a project for the Commonwealth Government as a war precaution to take charge of all the trunk tines. He considers they,…

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John Bridge Easter Hospitalities. to Country Clients and Friends

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the country side, John Bridge & Company, Ltd are making the usual complete…

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"John Bridge'' Easter Hospitalities. to Country Clients and Friends

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the country side, John Bridge & Company, Limited, are making the usual complete…

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Dundee Railway Station

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 4

In reply to question in the State Parliament by Mr. F. J. Thomas, the Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) said the total tonnage (outward) at the above…

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Warialda Railway

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

The residents, of Warialda Railway farwelled Private William Riley at a social function in the local Hall. Mr. Robinson presided and…

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The Grove Road. Tingha Residents Agitated

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. George Dickson writes to the Editor of the Tingha "Advocate" as follows:— "I have received the following letter…

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitalities to Country Clients and Friends

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 4

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the country-side, John Bridge & Company, Limited, are making the usual complete…

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Railway Men at Play. Annual Picnic at Uralla

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

The employees' picnic of the railway service (Kootingal-Wallangarra section) was held at Uralla show groundon Saturday last. The special trains…

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Railway Mismanagement

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 6

At the present time it is very questionable as to which is the worst managed department in the Commonwealth--the Post Office or the railways…

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Main Roads and Minor Roads

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 1

Cr. Kirkwood, at the Dumaresq Shire Council meeting yesterday, said that when Smith's gang repaired Handebo's road he thought they would…

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A Tribute to Shire Roads

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 9

Taylor's long-established motor car service between Grafton and Coff's Harbor has been abandoned owing to the deplorable state of the roads…

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