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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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Freak Motor-cycles

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 4

The oddest thing yet constructed in the motor-cycle line is a curious mount designed to transport four passengers, with the foremost man sitting on a…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 2

So far during the past year there is little sign that the war has made any radical or basic alterations in American passenger car design and price. Two…

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Countrysiders in Sydney. Entertained by "John Bridge."

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1918 · page 2

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co. Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily excursions…

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Countrysiders in Sydney Entertained by "John Bridge."

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 7

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co., Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily excursions in…

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Railway Accident. Result of Trying to Board Moving Train

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 4

William Ritchie, 16, was the victim of a shocking accident this morning. He was endeavoring to board a moving train at Petersham, when he slipped…

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A Visit to the Sydney "Zoo." "John Bridge" and Their Country Friends

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 2

In pursuance of an elaborate Easter programme for the benefit of their country clients and friends, John Bridge & Co. on Wednesday, April 3,…

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Tramway Revenue. Big Easter Figures

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 4

The Tramway Department collected over £100,000 of revenue during the Easter holidays. The passengers carried totalled…

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Countrysiders in Sydney. Entertained by "John Bridge."

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 6

For the past fortnight John Bridge and Co, Ltd., an accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily…

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Countrysidbrs in Sydney. Entertained by John Bridge

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 2

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co. Ltd., is accordance with the annual Easter practice, have [?] running a aeries of daily excursions in…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 4

On Monday the Railway Commissioners paid their annual visit to Glen Innes, and included in the party were Messrs. Fraser (Chief Commissioner)…

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That Road Again

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

Mr. A. E. Whitfeld writes from the Grand Hotel, Melbourne, to the Editor, as follows:—"I have read with a certain…

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Presentation at Bingara Road

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

On Saturday evening last the Bingara Road Methodist Sunday School bade farewell to Mr. Frank Kettlewell and family, who have for some twelve…

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Countrysiders in Sydney. Entertained by "John Bridge."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 8

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co. Ltd., in accordance with the annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily excursions in Sydney…

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Countrysiders in Sydney Entertained by "John Bridge."

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co. Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit. Armidale Goodshed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

A depuutation asked the Commissioners while they were at Armidalc on Meaduv for another set of roils to be made available for loading and…

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Fatal Motor Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 9

When John King and Clwyde Duryea, who were proceeding in a motor cycle and side car along the Kadina to Port Broughton road, Adelaide, neared a…

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Uralla's Educational Difficulties. Motor Train Scotched by Commissioner

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 7

During the visit of the Railway Commissioners to Uralla, the Mayor asked tliat a motor service be established between Uralla and Armidale for the…

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Countrysiders in Sydney. Entertained by "John Bridge."

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co Ltd, in accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily excursions in…

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 3

THE Railway Commissioners, accompanied by head officers of the Dept., visited Uralla on Tuesday, when they received deputations from the Town…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

In addition to a large number of motor vehicles, a large quantity of miscellaneous motor parts were included in a sale of war-worn material recently…

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