Bridge at Swansea
Leaving Wyee, a run of about 17 miles is made to Swansea, where the erection of a new bridge will be commenced in a few days, Mr. P. Callen, of Newcastle…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1908
491 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 25
Speedwell Road Race
The annual 50 miles Speedwell road race, promoted by Messrs. Bennett and Wood, Ltd., was contested over the usual course from Sngleton to Islington on Saturday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cycling. Continental Road Race. Won by A. S. Turner. Sydney
The fourth annual road race from Bathurst to Sydney, promoted by the Continental C. and G. Rubber Company, took place yesterday, in perfect weather. No less than 98…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Our Sydney Letter. the Fleet to "Strike" Botany.—that Rumoured Fresh Tram Strike.—the Magnificence of the Decorations.—an Extraordinarily Busy Month.—something About the Citizens' Fund.—what of Those "Birmingham" Gold Medals. Sydney
The American Admiral in command of the Great White Fleet having agreed to the change, the course now will be to below Botany, and thence along the…
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Sir,—I desire to call attention to the disgraceful state of the roads in that model little suburb we are pleased to call Lambton. To say they are in a bad…
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Sir,—I want to point out the deplorable, and untrafficable condition of the road and side streets in and about West Wallsend. While recognising what I…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ash Island. the New Bridge
To commemorate the successful driving of the first pile of the bridge that is to connect Ash Island with the mainland at Hexham, the residents of Ash Island and…
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LONDON, Monday—The net revenues of the English railways have decreased by over a million during the last half-year…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tramway Employees. Application for a Board. Sydney
An application was made to Judge Heydon, in the Industrial Court, to-day, on behalf of the New South Wales Government Tramway Employees' Union, for the…
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Sir,—In reply to "Lambtonian," might I suggest that it would be as well to sell the phaeton and revert to a spring cart or…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Bishop's Bridge
The presentation of a tea and coffee service to Mr. and Mrs. Walker, of Bishop's Bridge Public School, took place on Monday evening at the school. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District News. Toronto. the Tramway Question
A meeting of the residents of Toronto and district was held in the School of Arts, Toronto, on Monday evening, to elect representatives on the deputation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tramway Employees. Board to Be Appointed. Sydney
The hearing of the applications on behalf of the New South, Wales Government Tramway Employees' Union for the constitution of a board to inquire into…
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Sir,—I read "Lambtonian's" letter in your issue of the 18th instant with a good deal of amusement, and every resident or visitor to Lambton will endorse…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Tram Traffic
The tram traffic in connection with the arrival of the fleet was hopelessly and deplorably inadequate. It was anticipated that the demand on the Botany and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tramps in Norway
In Norway an able-bodied loafer is warned by the police against his manner of life and told where to apply for work If a person refuses to do the work…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Fatality. Sydney
A fatality occurred on the railway line at St. Leopards, near the local station this afternoon. Shortly before 2 o'clock the mangled…
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Sir,—In reply to your correspondent's letter regarding Lambton road, he appears to me to be barking up the wrong tree with his rambling statements about…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Surplus
The disposal of the railway surplus is an important question in State finance. It is estimated that when the Treasurer, Mr. Waddell, makes his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Traffic to Sydney
The bookings on the railway during the stay of the American fleet in Sydney have established a record, and this will in all probability apply to most populous…
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