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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

997 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 50

Dyke Inconvenience Railway Station Entrance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 5

A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce, consisting of Messrs. Reld Newman, Greaves and Cant, is to interview the district railway…

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Non-disinfection of Railway Coaches

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 5

In view of the fact that the Government has decided to treat the country towns in this State Precisely as Victoria treated New South Wales—…

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Masks on Trams No Shuffling Allowed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 5

A spirit more amenable to the mask mandate has been evidenced on the trams during the past couple of days, both on the part of the conductors and…

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Here and There King-street Bridge

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

The official opening of the King street bridge wil,l be performed by the Mayor (Alderman Killgour) on Wednesday afternoon…

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Trams and Motor Omnibuses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

Sir,—"Victimised " states that I mentioned in a previous letter that victimised men tried hard for reinstatement in the department. It "Vlctimesed" will look…

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Waratah-mayfield Tramways. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 7

Mr. Ball, the State Minister for Works, has forwarded to the town clerk of Waratah a reply to the request of the Mayor and members of the Waratah Council,…

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Railway Construction During War Many Lines Built

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

That railway construction was carried on steadily in America, China, Russia, and Australia during the war, in spite of the demand for material and men by…

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Coal and the Railways

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 8

It does not appear as yet that the ending of the war—though, by the way, it is not yet "officially" ended-will make the household coal and lighting position any…

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If London Goes Dark Stern Decree Railway Position Worse VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 1

Advices from London state that a nation-wide railway strike is again a possibility. The National Union of Railwaymen on Thursday…

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Tramway Obtuseness

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

Under existing financial conditions It is not surprising that the Railway Commissioners have refused the application of local residents to link up the Mayfield and Waratah tram lines. But the reasons for the refusal, apart from the difficult of finding the capital required, show a gross…

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Famous German Aerodrome

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 6

The famous German aerodrome at St. Denis Westrem about two and a half miles south of Ghent, from which the Gothas were wont to start on their…

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Notes on News. Railway Men's Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 5

The railwaymen have certainly don very well for themselves. Poorly paid as they were before the war, they have secured from time to time substantial…

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State Railways

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 5

Public opinion was pretty well prepared for the announcement that the Government had decided on th[?]tionallisation of the railways. Even before the war this…

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Progress of Toronto. Wharf and Railway

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 4

The necessity for a road for vehicles to the water frontage is becoming an acute question. The difficulty is due to the action of the Railway Commissioners in…

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The Railways

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 5

Trouble developed on the London-Brighton line. An official said he feared that the main line as well as the local trains would be completely disorganised…

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Labour Troubles. Fears of Extension. Railway Strike Settled. Miners Meet This Week. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 5

The railway strike has been settled. Details of the settlement are not disclosed, but it was expected that the London railway men would return to work at…

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Motor Notes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 6

The innovations in new models of British-made cars are gradually being revealed. One of the most interesting is the fitting of static radial engines…

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Unifying Railways London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 1

The "Dally Mail" says that the Government contemplates a very large scheme of railway unification. The lines must be worked economically,…

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Railway Tragedy Woman's Body Mutilated Glen Innes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 5

Mrs. Henry George Priest, wife of an old ago pensioner, was found horribly mutilated on the railway line, half a mile from Glen Innes station…

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King-street Bridge Officially Opened History Op Structure

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 4

The official opening of the King-street bridge, as it is called, was performed late this afternoon by the Mayor (Alderman Kilgour)…

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