Railway Complaints Dyke and Congestion
A few days ago a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce waited upon the district railway superintendent and urged that more waggons be…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1919
997 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 50
Fined a Pound Newcastle Mask Case Railway Prosecution
The first case heard at Newcastle Court for a breach of the railway and tramway by-law relating to the wearing of masks was preferred against…
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"One of the Unmasked" addresses Mr. Phillips, Tramway Superintendent: Well, Mr. Phillips, how long is this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Melbourne's Traffic Rail and Tram "Staggers" MELBOURNE
The closing of theatres and picture shows through the quarantine regulations has greatly diminished the evening traffic on the cable trams. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rail and Tram Men Royal Commission Sought SYDNEY
Owing to the influenza [?]ions the annual conference of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association was held in the open air…
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Two three-ton motor trucks, of the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co., recently made a successful journey from Boston to San Francisco and return, a…
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Members of the motor cyclists of the district are to meet at G.P.O. to-morrow morning for a billy run to Swansea. The Lambton Honour Roll Committee…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →African Railways Promising Budget Capetown, Friday Night
In Submitting the Railway Budget to the Assembley, Mr. Burton stated that despite the effects of the influenza epiden[?] the railway receipts for 1913-19…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Our Sydney Letter. the Mask, and Other Things.—business and Vitality.—a Worried Mind.—the Medical Harvest.—a New Tram.—hill End and Its Memories.—the New Sailing Era.—there Are Others. Sydney
The mask is still the question, to be or not to be. In the suburbs, of course, like the war in conversation, it is politely dropped, save when nearing the…
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The following officers and delegates were appointed at the annual conference of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association of New South Wales:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Aeroplane Engine French Invention Revolutionising Air Trade LONDON, Monday Night
A Paris message states that Dr. Ratea[?] has invented a new aeroplane engine, based on the principle of the turbine. It is designed to produce…
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It is reported from Milan that a troop train, after climbing a steep ascent to 13,000 feet, near Trieste, detached seven coaches, containing 450 soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Notes
The social run held by the Newcastle Motor Cycle Club last Sunday to Swansea turned out a success, there being a good attendance of members…
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A washaway occurred at Samdon-street, Hamilton, on account of last night's rain. The result was that trams were delayed there from 10…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Aeroplane Air Pressure
A noted French scientist, M. Rateau, states that he has Invented a turbine apparatus which maintains normal air pressure for aeroplane engines at the highest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Good Old Days Suburban Road Racing
A further application for a licence to run a motor bus service from Waratah to Newcastle, was received by Waratah Council last night. The…
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The Chief Railways Commissioner has decided that travellers need wear their masks only when actually in trains or on trams…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rival Unions Coachmakers' Registration Conflict with Railways Sydney
Judge Cur[?]owis, in delivering his reserved judgment to-day in the matter of an application by the Coachmakers' Union in the Industrial Court for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tram Conductors' Appeal. Sydney
The question of the powers of the Chief Railway Commissioner to dismiss or otherwise deal with employees in the railway and tramway service was raised in an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Appeals
The Railway Appeals Board, consisting of Messrs. Hodgson (chairman), Sp[?]rway (representing the Railway Commissioners) and Clements…
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