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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,629 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 82

Railway Employees

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 7

Registration has been granted of the Australian Railways' Union, which covers all employees of the Chief Commissioner. Claims are now being prepared for all…

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Melbourne Gossip. Uniform Railway Charges. Melbourne, January 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 3

Many years ago Dr. Maloney, when he was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, voiced a proposal in favour of uniform railway…

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Railway Firemen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 10

The other dispute has arisen in consequence of the use of inferior coal on oar railways in consequence of which the drivers say they have to do extra work…

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Motorist's Nose Broken Jolted On a Culvert ARMIDALE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

While travelling from Armidale to Bendemeer, a motor party was considerably knocked about. The car was travelling at a fair pace, when it…

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"Disgraceful Roads" Magistrate's Comment Motor 'Bus Troubles

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 5

"It seems to me a deplorable thing that allow its road to get into such a state. There is no doubt that they…

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Railway and Tramway Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 7

Sir,—Adverting to a resolution that was carried in connection with the above officers' association at West Maitland, I would like to point out that, with one…

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Motor Lifeboats

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 6

Rapid progress is being made in the provision of motor lifeboats for the shores of Great Britain. Six vessels of this type have been built since the end of the war,…

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S.M. SURPRISED Trams at Broadway

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 5

The case against Charles Webb, who was charged before the Newcastle Court last week. with having driven a motor past a stationary tram at…

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Wallsend—steel Works Train Service Waratah Proposal

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 5

"We should try to get a train running from Wallsend to the steel Works," said Alderman Hughes at the Waratah Council meeting last night…

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Summons Division. Motorist Fined

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 7

Reserved judgment was given in the case of Charles Webb, who was charged on Friday with having driven a motor car past a stationary tram at Broadmeadow…

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Tramway Electrification. Local Loan Proposed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 5

The electrification of the Newcastle tramway system was the subject of another conference in St. Philip's Hall, Watt-street, last night. Alderman R. G…

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Motor Notes Newcastle M.C.C. Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 6

The club run to Cessnock was well attended, and those participants had an enjoyable trip, together with the day's sport. Such social runs are…

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"Contentious Matter" Motor 'Bus Traffic

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 3

"This is a most contentions matter," said the town clerk (M. [?]ey), referring to motor [?] the Waratah Council meeting [?]…

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Still Our Trams Cry for Electrification Municipal Agitation Renewed Suggestions for Local Loan

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 3

The municipal conference in Newcastle decided last night to send another deputation to the Minister for Works and Railways, and if possible to…

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Motor Notes (Continued from page 6) Hamilton Motor Cycle Club

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 2

A reliability trial to Mulbring and return was conducted last Saturday. There were 15 entries, as follow: M. Sphor, H.D. and side-car; L. Petersen…

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Newcastle Tramways

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 6

The proposal to invite Mr. Lang, the State Treasurer, to visit Newcastle, in order to lay before him the need that exists for electrifying and extending…

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Russian Railways British Firm's Contract LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 1

The Russian trade delegation has contracted with Armstrong. Whitworth, Ltd., to repair a large majority of the Russian locomotives extending…

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Broadmeadow Sewage Remodelling Railway Land

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 4

The Secretary to the Railway Commissioners in a letter to the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board, dealt with by the board to-day…

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Jubilee of the Roads

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 4

A Wickham alderman has suggested that his council might appropriately celebrate the municipal jubilee at the end of this month by filling up the holes on Maitland-road. It reads like the facetious proposal of ono who is unable to realise the importance of the occasion…

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Railways and Tramways. Revenue and Expenditure. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 5

The report of the Railway Commissioners for the quarter ended December 31, 1920, was made available to-day. As compared with the previous year's…

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