Scott Street Tram Accident. Conductor's Claim for Damages
Alfred E. Auckett. [?]mway conductor, claimed £[?]ages from Messrs. Hawkins, [?] at the Newcastle District Court yesterday, before…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1917
1,444 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 73
Tram Terminus Dangers
Alderman Pitts. at the City Council on Monday suggested a very easy and commonsense way of avoiding the d[?] that arise from tram arise from tram…
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A sequel to an accident, which occurred in Scott-street in September, was heard when Alfred E. Auckett, represented by Mr. R. Cowan (instructed by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring After the War. What Cars Will Be Like
In view of the extent to which the motor car has become an almost indispensable vehicle in present day business and pleasure, It seems fitting to include…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Found on a Road. Man with Broken Neck
Yesterday afternoon the body of George Blackwell, known in the Newcastle district as "Banana George," was found on the road between…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Train Delays. Electric Staff Defects. Action of a Spider’s Wes
The 6.25 p.m., train from Maitland to Newcastle on Tuesday had to be cancelled owing to a mechanical defect in the engine. This did not occasion…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Verdici[?]... £100. Scott Street Tram Accident. Conductor's Claim Succeeds
Judge Fitzhardinge this morning gave his decision in the case in which Alfred E. Auckett tramway conductor claimed £100 from Messrs Hawkins…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hunter River Electorate. Railway Men Enlist
Railway men employed at the stations in the Hunter River electorate have responded well to the call for the railway unit. Up to the present…
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During the past few weeks many applications have been made by men wishing to join the railway unit, and a large percentage of the men…
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The Railway and Tramway ambulance classes, that meet in the band room at Hamilton have just completed a successful season’s work. The…
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Mr. C. James, District Superindendent of railways at Newcastle who has been away on holidays, is expected to return to his office on Monday…
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Mrs. V. Smith was proceeded against by the tramway authorities for carrying a terrier dog on a tram, between Newcastle and Wallsend. Evidence for the…
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Further evidence was heard in the case in which Alfred E. Auckett, represented by Mr. R. Cowan (instructed by Mr. A. H. James) claimed damages amounting to…
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The Divisional Engineer for Public Works visited West Maitland yesterday and thoroughly inspected the planking of Belmore Bridge, which…
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Sir,—In Wednesday's issue of "The Northern Times" I read with considerable amusement a teller signed "D.L.S.," complaining. amongst other…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Sales
SYDNEY. Friday—Although there was a large market to-day most of it consisted of the carry-over most yesterday. Altogether about 200 trucks…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bad Tram Management. (To the Editor.)
Sir,—As a dally traveller in the trains, I write us a protest against the bad management of the tram service Everyone is acquainted with the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Honey Cataract. Railway Porter's Experience
Porter Coles, of the Newcastle railway station, had a peculiar and somewhat unpleasant experience yesterday while on duty. He was lifting" 60lb…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A West Australian Railway. London
Mr. Slaughter, speaking at a meeting of the Midland (West Australia) Company, said the West Australian Government ought to make the company an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Merewether Council. Complaint As to Roads
At Merewether Municipal Council there, worn present the Mayor (Ald. Curry), and Aid. Pearson. Archer. Jefferson. Fraser. Rowlands. Wells, Lloyd…
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