Tram Strike Premier Intervenes MELBOURNE
Further negotiations took place to-day with a view to the settlement of the Pr[?]-Ma[?] train strike. The Premier, mr. Lawson, interviewed…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1919
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Railway Demurrage
The question of demurrage on the railways was brought up at to-day's meeting of the council of the Chamber of Commerce. It was pointed out…
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The Newcastle Motor Cycle Club will hold a quarter of a mile flutter at three o'clock this afternoon. The event is attracting more than usual interest. The…
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Sir,—Since the Samdon-street stop at Hamilton has been removed, even in spite of a signed protest from 500 adjacent residents it would be advantageous if the…
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Approximately 200 full-powered and auxiliary motor vessels are now under construction in the 'United States, and It is of interest to note that the prices…
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The railway executive have made a new offer, which the railway men are considering The "Daily Express" says that Mr. Lloyd Georgo informed Mr. J. H. Thomas,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Expenses Increased Costs Guaranteed Rise in Wages LONDON, Friday Night
The Press Bureau reports: The Board of Trade announces that the average earings of the railway men in 1913 were 28[?] 6d weekly…
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At least 10 motor omnibuses are now competing with the antediluvian steam trams which have amused visitors and annoyed residents of Newcastle for many years. A conservative estimate is that the Government has lost £300 a week in fares since the advent of the more modern…
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A further endeavour is being made by the residents of Swansea and Catherine Hill Bay for tine extension of the railway from Belmont to Swansea. To this end…
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Despatches from Vladivostock report that the American troops are taking up strategic positions along the trans-Siberlan railway from Vladivostock to Chita,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Labour Troubles. Miners Postpone Strike. Railwaymen Hold Out. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The Miners' conference has been adjourned to March 26. They have postponed the strike, pending further negotiations for modifications of the…
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The Pekin correspondent of the "New York Times" states that Japanese official disapproval over the contemplated internationalisation of the Chinese railways in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Picnic Speers Point Outing
The annual picnic of the employees' of the Newcastle district traffic and permanent way departments of the railway was held at Speers Point…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Railways Government Acquisition LONDON, Sunday Night
In moving the second reading of the Ways and Communications Bill in the House of Commons Sir Eric Geddes (Minister for Ways and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Visitors' Arrival Special Train Mayoral Luncheon
The State Governor (Sir Walter Davidson) and lady Davidson, attended by Capt[?] Sta[?]ham, A.D.C., arrived at Newcastle at noon by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mail Delayed Goods Train Derailed Glen Innes
A mishap occurred to a goods train at Yarraford early this morning, resulting in a truck leaving the line. The Brisbane mall train was held up…
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The Newcastle Motor Cycle Club held a 440 yards flutter on Saturday last at Stockton beach. A large crowd gathered to view the event, including members…
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The police proceeded against Sidney David Coventry, motorist, for alleged dangerous driving. Inspector Hood informed the court that defendant's brother had…
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The annual picnic of the Newcastle District Railway Traffic and Permanent Way Employees was held at Speers' Point yesterday in delightful weather. The area…
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The representatives of the raliwaymen conferred with Ministers for four hours on Sunday, and adjourned until to-day. There are good prospects of a settlement…
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