A Popular Foreman. Railway Employees' Reunion
A complimentary smoke social was tendered to Mr. G. H. Lott, late foreman carpenter in the Permanent Way Department of the Government works at…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1914
557 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 28
Adelaide Tramways. Protest by Employees. Adelaide
At the largest and most enthusiastic meeting in the history of the Tarmways Association this morning, it was resolved. "That this branch of the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our Sydney Letter. the Coal Tests.—some "Pleasant Reading."—senator M'gregor on Chops and Steaks.—a Letter From Mr. Quinn.—attacking the Tram Conductors.—mr. Fisher and Defence. Sydney
With respect to the coal tests! "The Australian Navy cannot use Australian coal." Only seven words, yet, with what a meaning! Suppose that we read—"The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Exeter Disaster. Probable Speed of Train. Bowral
The inquest concerning the 14 victims of the accident at Exeter was continued to-day. Ernest Edward Lucy, chief mechanical…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wasilaway on the Railway. Mail Trains Delayed
Owing to heavy rain, a washaway occurred on the northern railway line at midnight on Sunday, at the 53 mile peg from Newcastle, near Glennie's' Creek…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Fatality. Accidental Death
Mr. C. Hibble, the District Coroner, held an inquest at the Newcastle Courthouse, yesterday morning, into the deaths of William Eaton and Matthew P…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Works. Preference for Local Men Sydney
Mr. Griffith the Minister for Works, stated to-day that he had at many times had representations made to him about the alleged injustice of bringing workmen…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Increased Railway Fares
Sir,—In the course of my business I have to use our railways a good deal, and am a frequent traveller between Newcastle and Sydney, and I can say,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters to the Editor. Increased Tram Fares
Sir,—I have seen a few letters published in your paper on the proposed increase in tram fares, and I wish to draw your attention to one suburb which will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Manager Resigns
Mr. Walter H. Hyde, the general manager of the Great Eastern Railway, who has resigned, was born in 1864. He began his business career in the secretary's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Improvements. Works in Progress
A number of important works are in progress in the railway system of the Newcastle district, and at various points of the northern line between Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Homeville-telarah Tramway
The Mayor, Alderman Mannall, Mr. A. J. Miller, president Homeville-Telarah Progress Association; R. C. Beattie, secretary; L. Pryor, treasurer, and other…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sleeper on Railway Line
An incident that caused some excitement on Tuesday afternoon was the discovery of a sleepr on the railway line, between East Greta and the Aberdare…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Narrow Escape on Railway
How often is this heading noticed in papers. Working men and women escape all danger by having a tin of Milkmaid Coffee and Milk, which requires only…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Waratah. Railway Improvements
In respect to proposed new buildings at the railway station it is now understood that the present buildings on each side of the line will in due course be done,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Resumed Sitting. Increased Tramway Fares. Sydney
Mr. R. D. MEAGHER, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the Chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. HOLMAN, the Premier, replying to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Commissioners
The decision of the State Government to appoint Mr. John Harper to the position of Chief Commissioner, for Railways will meet with very…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Tramways. Sunday Fares Increased
Although it was announced last week that the increase in the fares on the tramways would not apply to the Newcastle and Maitland systems, it appears that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Railways. Conference with the Men. Hopes of Agreement. London
Mr. Thomas, M.P., speaking at Birmingham, referring to the companies' invitation to the railwaymen to hold a conference, remarked that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District News. Hexham. Railway Works
At Ironbark Creek the present iron bridge over the crook is used to carry coal traffic only, and a temporary wooden bridge conveys the passenger and other…
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