Railway Accident. One Passenger Killed. Others Injured. Sydney
A special passenger train from Wollongong was approaching Stanwell Park shortly before five o'clock yesterday afternoon when one of the cars left the rails,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1908
491 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 25
Railway Collision
LONDON, Saturday.—During a dense fog an express train at Wimbledon dashed into a local train. As a result of the collision twelve…
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From the geographical situation of the great area which the suburbs cover, an efficient tram service is an item of much consideration when, as is the case at…
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The inquest concerning the death of Emily Morris, who was killed in the railway accident at Stanwell Park, was resumed this morning. Mr. Booth, of the…
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Mr. D. Lloyd-George, the President of the Board of Trade, is opposing the pooling of the stock of the Great Central and Great Northern Railway…
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The No. 2 shift of the Tramway Union held its annual smoke night at the Central Hotel, Hunter-street, on Thursday evening, the branch president, Mr. H. J…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Railway Mishap. Singleton
There was a sensation at the local railway station on Thursday night, in connection with the arrival of the north-western mail…
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Everyone realises how railways unite districts; but the unity referred to in the heading has a national significance as regards public sentiment and racial…
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Sir,—As a long resident in London, and knowing Continental cities, I cannot help expressing my surprise that we citizens of Newcastle remain so behind…
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Sir,—"A Resident of Newcastle" in to-day's issue of your paper voices the opinion of all the citizens, but more especially that of the Hunter-street…
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Sir,—It must be interesting to an outsider, especially if he is in the habit of visiting Spiers' Point Park and recreation ground, to note the remarks of…
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At the Newcastle Courthouse yesterday afternoon, Mr. C. Hibble, district coroner, held an inquest concerning the death of Daniel Lloyd Davies, who died…
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A serious collision between two engines happened this evening on the South Bulli Colliery line, which was followed by the death of Driver Osborne through…
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Sir,—I desire to answer "The Man on the Corner." He agrees on all points except the tramway route from Cockle Creek to Spiers' Point, and suggests a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Fatality. Melbourne
A fatal accident occurred to-day on the railway line at Sedden, near Williamstown, when William O’Shannessy, platelayer, was literally out to pieces. He was…
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The Chamber of Commerce to-day decided to accede to the suggestion of the Association Chambers of Commerce of Australia to fix the 19th May next, in…
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Sir,—In reply to "The Man in the Main Road" I am very pleased to think that my comments on the Boolaroo correspondent's letter has caused a flutter in the…
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Sir,—I desire to draw the attention of the aldermen of Hamilton to the dreadful state of the footpaths of Bennett-street. I note with feelings of regret that…
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The Bullock Island Railway Ambulance Class was opened at the fire brigade station, Hamilton, last evening. The Mays, of Hamilton, Alderman Wilson, who was…
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Sir,—I notice that "The Man on the Corner" and the "Mane in the Maine Road" have entered into a newspaper contreversy, relative, to the Boolaroo tramway…
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