The Stock Train Trouble. Mr. Hoyle Speaks Out. Sydney
Mr. Hoyle, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Railways, spoke pretty plainly when replying this afternoon to a deputation from southern stockowners…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1914
557 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 28
Railway Electrification. North Sydney Line. Sydney
The Railway Commissioners have decided upon a big improvement scheme for the whole of the North Shore line—a scheme which indicates that they are getting…
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Sir,—I regret very much to have stopped inadvertently on "Fairplay's" pet corn. He avails himself of a woman's privilege, and jumps at conclusions regarding an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Decapitated by a Train. Melbourne
Mrs. Jessie Robinson, aged 55, a railway gatekeeper, at Mentone, was decapitated by a train last night. She was opening the gates to allow a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. That Railway Horror.—how Stock Are Treated.—mr. Holman's First Budget.—this Tram Outory.—defrauding the Customs.—journeymen Tailors, and "Women and Girls." Sydney
The new railway regime has received a frightful baptism. The horror of the near Moss Vale accident seems to have quite overwhelmed us. Nevertheless, certain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letters to the Editor. Increase in Tram Fares
Sir,—The great economic question exercising the minds of the tram travelling public is the contemplated increase in tram fares. It is the intention of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Disaster Collision at Exeter Fourteen Persons Killed. Nineteen Others Injured. a Victim From Newcastle. Sydney
The worst railway accident in the history of New South Wales occurred just before midnight on Friday, at Exeter, a little station on the Southern line, 93…
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There will be two statutory inquiries as a result of the terrible railway disaster which occurred at Exeter late on Friday night. The…
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An American writer puts forward the contention that a large sum would be saved every year on road maintenance if horses were altogether…
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Sir,—That the recent railway disaster was appalling is, of course, naturally admitted, but that thorough inquiry is urgently needed may not at first seem to…
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At a meeting of the employees of the Great Eastern Railway at Stratford a resolution was passed that their notices should be sent in on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rule of the Road. Important Decision
An important decision affecting the control of vehicular traffic was given by Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M., at the Newcastle Police Court, yesterday. Charles Dagwell,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Our Sydney Letter. the Driver Who Has Things to Say.—mr. Hoyle, Trains, Trams, Wages and Fares.—the Tailors Decide to Do Something.—a New Class of Rufflan.—polar Exploration at the Public Expense.—why Not, in All Seriousness, a Cat Tax? Sydney
"Says an old driver!" Then—"says another old driver," Of course, you don't get names only opinions. These are usually creepy. They remind one of the…
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The State Government has definitely adopted the principle that the tramway system must be self-supporting. This means that the interest on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railways and Tramways. the Probable Deficit. Sydney
Mr. Helman, the State Premier, to-day made available the comparative statement prepared by Mr. Harper, Acting Chief Railway Commissioner, on the earnings…
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Sir,—At the present time, when so much attention is being given to railway matters, it seems to be the duty of anyone who can contribute any information…
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In view of the complaints which are emanating from all parts of the country as to the shortage of railway trucks and delays in transit of stock…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Tram Fares. Premier's Reply to Mr. Wade. Sydney
Mr. Holman, the State Premier, made reference this afternoon to Mr. Wade's attack on the Government respecting the proposal of the Commissioners to increase…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shocking Railway Accident Two Men Killed
A ghastly accident, resulting in the death of two men, occurred late yesterday afternoon on the railway line at Wickham. The body of one man has been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tramway Construction
The construction of the Maryville tramway is now nearing completion and there is a renewal of the movement for the extension of the line through Tighe's…
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