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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

2,225 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 112

Railway Coal Supplies. Statement by Mr. Weyland Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. N. T. Weyland, manager of the Southern Coal Owners' Agency, to-day made a statement in reply to press criticisms concerning coal supplies. In…

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Railway Institute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

Mr. W. Crow, the district superintendent of railways, presided at the annual meeting of the Newcastle Branch or the New South Wales Government…

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Tram Did Not Stop Collides with Cart

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

When the driver or one of the Aberdare Coal Supply Company's carts saw a tram bound for Parnell-place, approaching Watt-street this…

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Boolaroo Collision Tram and Sulky Inquest on Boy's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 5

A verdict of accidental death was returned by the district coroner (Mr. Hibble) ut the inquest yesterday afternoon at Wallsend into the death…

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Alone in a City Girl's Adventures Suspected Doping Collapse on a Tram MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 5

Adventures and mixed friendships, alone in the city, terminated in a girl being carried into the matron's room at the city…

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Wallsend Trams Council Requests Penny Sections Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

The chief matter to be put before the Railway Commissioners for their consideration when they visit Newcastle, by the deputation from the Wallsend…

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Hunter-street Trams Preparing the Road

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 6

The work of preparing Hunter-street for the coming of the electric trams is proceeding rapidly. The wood-blocking for the lino in…

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102 Miles an Hour Fast English Train

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

A document which the Great Western Railway Company of England has kept secret for nearly 20 years is to be disclosed in the company's…

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Breaking-up Parramatta-road Should Be Concreted SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 4

After a life of one year and nine months, the reconstructed Parramatta-road (it cost £78,000) is braking up. Already it is costing £3000 a year to…

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Road Grants Bolwarra Council Declines No Land for Settlers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 2

In regard to the £100,000 granted for use in improving main feeds, Bolwarra Shire Council yesterday decided not to make…

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The Pope's New Motor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 2

At last the automobile has penetrated to the sacred precincts of the Vatican. The present Pontiff, who has very enlightened ideas, (probably often used…

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Motor Car Stolen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. B. G. Littler, who lives at No. 3 Military-road, Newcastle, has reported to the police that his motor car, a six-cylinder Buick, No. 26,186,…

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Railway Employees

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

The longer working week in the workshops in Newcastle controlled by the Railway Commissioners will operate from next Mondays. It applies…

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Fell Overboard Drowned From Motor-boat MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

Francis George Luttgens was drowned while attempting to leave the shelter at Mordialloc Creek in his motor-boat…

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Motor Trains Tamworth

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 6

The Mayor of Tamworth (Alderman Thibault) submitted a minute to a meeting of the council recommending that the council congratulate the Railway…

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Railway for North Private Enterprise Proposed Conference ARMIDALE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 6

At a meeting of the Armidale branch of the Guyra-Dorrigo Railway League, Sir. T. R. Buchanan successfully advocated a conference at…

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Railwaymen's Hours Objection to 48 Unions Protesting SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 4

The introduction of a 48-hour week and Saturday work in the railway and tramway workshops from Monday next is causing Sydney Trades Hall officials…

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Damage to Houses Motor 'Bus Trouble Complaint in Sydney SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

Residents along the New South Head-road, Sydney, object to the vibration and damage caused by motor 'buses. It is alleged that cracked…

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Wreck of an Aeroplane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 5

A passenger hydro-aeroplane, flying between Key West and Cuba, sank in mid-sea. There were nine persons on board. Four were dead, including two children…

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Disorders All Around Ireland's Wild Week-end Another Train Destroyed LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 1

The week closed with disorders in all parts of Ireland. A train on the Sligo to Enniskillen line was hold up by armed men and…

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