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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1908

491 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 25

Sydney Harbour. Bridge or Tunnel. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 4

The Royal Commission on communication between the city and North Sydn[?] took further evidence to-day. G. H. Boner, general representation…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Chief Railway Commissioner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 6

The Chief Railway Commissioner, accompanied by his staff, will, pay an official visit to West Maitland on Thursday, the 11th inst., arriving at…

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Sydney Harbour. Tunnel or Bridge. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 5

The Royal Commission took further evidence to-day on the question of the best means of supplying communication between Sydney and North Sydney…

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Sydney Harbour. Tunnel or Bridge. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 5

The Royal Commission took further evidence to-day on the question of the best means of supplying communication between Sydney and North Sydney…

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Marine Motors in Japan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 16

In reference to a recent notice in the "Board of Trade Journal," giving particulars of the Japanese marine motor industry, his Majesty's Consul at Kobe…

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Canadian Pacific Railway

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 11

It is claimed for the Canadian Pacific Railway, in the May number of "Cassell's Magazine," that it is the largest railroad corporation in the world…

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Motor Regulations. Grievances of Owners. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 6

A deputation from the Automobile Club waited on Mr. Wood, the Chief Secretary, to-day to protest against the treatment which some motorists had lately been…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Feeling Behind the Fleet Enthusiasm.—something About Taxation.—what Our Harbour Traffic Is Like.—the Cry of the Motor Car Owner.—protecting the Tramdriver.—a Likely Very Bitter Winter. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 5

Enough has been said locally regarding the feeling at the back of the present American fleet enthusiasm to justify public contradiction of any statement…

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Victorian Railways. the Walhalla Line. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1908 · page 5

The Construction Branch of the Railway Department has now in hand the Walhalla extension of the Moe line, and the branch line from Strathmerton across…

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Across Australia. Transcontinental Railway. Adelaide, June 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1908 · page 5

The arrangements for the survey of the transcontinental line which is to connect the railways of South Australia and those of the West, and thereby link…

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Railway Benefit Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1908 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Newcastle and District Railway Traffic and permanent Employees' Benefit Club was held at Moodle's Assembly Room,…

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Undedicated Roads

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 6

At a meeting of the Tarro Shire Council yesterday, a letter was received from Mr. A. Jory, stating that at a meeting of the residents of Raworth and district,…

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Sydney Harbour. Bridge or Tunnel Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 5

The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the question of providing better means of communication between Sydney and North Sydney took further…

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Railway Association. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 5

Mr. J. C. Watson, M.H.R., has given his decision in the arbitration matter that arose out of the last annual meeting of the Amalgamated Railway…

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Sydney Harbour. Bridge of Tunnel. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 5

The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the question of providing better means of communication between Sydney and North Sydney took further evidence…

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Race Clubs and Railways. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 4

A deputation representing country racing clubs was introduced to the Railway Commissioners by. Mr. Miller, M.P., to urge the desirability of allowing reduced…

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Railway Commissioners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 6

Mr. Johnson, the Chief Railway Commissioner, accompanied by his assistant Commissioners ad staff, will arrive at West Maitland railway station to-day at…

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The Railway Commissioner. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 6

Mr. J. Gillies, M.P., stated to-day that he would refuse to wait upon the Chief Commissioner in future, and would go direct to the Minister of Railways…

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Railway Collision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—A train containing pilgrims and a goods train come into collision at Rocca Pietra,, Italy…

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South Maitland Coalfields Tramway Extension. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 5

A large deputation, representing the Maitland and South Maitland coalfields, waited upon Mr. Lee, the Minister for Works, to-day, and urged for the…

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