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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

567 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 29

Bagdad Railway

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Germany is experiencing difficulty is securing financial eid for the Bagdad Railway, the Australian, Swiss, French, and…

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Scorching in Motors

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The driver of Mr. A. J. Balfour's motor been fined three times for "scorching" when the Premier was riding. The…

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The Railway Strike

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 4

The grave effects of the strike of railway men in Victoria have exhibited themselves within twenty-four hours. Not only has the business of a great…

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Railway Strike. Mishaps and Delays of Trains. Partial Service. Meetings of the Cabinet. Both Sides Remain Firm. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 5

The situation of affairs in connection with the strike shows but little alteration. The men continue firm in their declaration that the Government will be…

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The Railway Strike

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 4

The situation of affairs as regards the railway difficulty remains nominally without material change. The Government finds itself able, although…

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Victorian Railway Strike. Yesterday's Proceedings. Service Improving. Applicants for Work Increasing. English Newspaper Opinions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The "Standard" states that the strike of the Victorian railway engine-drivers and firemen will be immediately injurious to[?]…

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A Train That Is an Extra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 5

There is now a very limited train service in Victoria, and the trains run at much less speed. In one respect, however, an "extra" has been put on—the train of…

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Trolly or Train Service. the People's Convinience. the People's Right

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 5

Mr. Bent is confident, so is the Secretary of the Drivers. One of the two must necessarily be over-confident, and the question is, which? Mr. Bent has put on…

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Railway Men's Attitude

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 5

Mr. Hart, the president of the Engine-drivers' and Firemen's Association, says the position is improving from the men's point of view. The department, he says…

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Victorian Railway Strike. More Trains Running. Signal Men Join the Strike. Protest by an Unionist. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 5

The situation with regard to the railways strike has been slightly varied to-day. In the first place the Government has been able to improve its country services, both…

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Pen-notes and Pencillings. the Great Railway Strike. the Paralysis of the Industrial Spider of Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 5

The state of Victoria has the most elaborate railway system of any of the Australias. Excepting the far north-western and part of the eastern territories, every…

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Shock to the British Investor. Railways Are His Chief Security

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 5

And the "Daily Mail" class of papers in London are publishing lengthy cablegrams and doubtless. saying in the car of the British creditor, "Now, what did we tell…

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New Zealand Railway

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The committee of the debenture-holders of the New Zealand Midland Railway Company are inviting holders of…

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The Railway Strike

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 6

Sir,—If it were not pitiful, it would be laughable to contemplate the unequal contest that is now waging between the railway employees in Victoria and existing…

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Victorian Railway Strike. Parliament Meets. Suppression of the Strike. Drastic Legislation. Opinions in England

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The English newspapers give much prominence to the Railway Strike in Victoria, and almost without exception condemn…

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Carrington. Visit of the Railway Commissioners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 6

According to arrangements made by Mr. Fegan, the Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Kirkcaldle and Fehon, accompanied by Mr. Kitching and a number of…

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Casino Railway. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 5

The Lismore to Casino section of the Grafton to Lismore railway was passed, conditionally, by the Public Works Committee in 1892. The line, which is about…

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Railway Accident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 5

An accident occurred at Wyee railway station early yesterday morning, by which Mr. Samuel Swift, the relieving night officer was terribly injured. It appears…

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Maitland District Railway Commissioners' Visit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 6

Two of the Railway Commissioners. Messrs. D. Kirkealdie and W. M. Fehon, who are on a tour of inspection of the Great Northern line between Newcastle…

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Victorian Railway Strike. Parliament Sitting. Warm Debate Proceeding. Men Filtering Back. Goods Service Opened. English Opinions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—An outline of the measure introduced by the Victorian Government into Parliament to deal with the strike of railway…

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