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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,496 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 75

Many Washaways Railway Traffic Held Up in North

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

TAMWORTH, Tuesday.—Trains on the North-western line between Moree and Inverell and on the Binnaway line had to be cancelled to-day and to-night…

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Railways' Problems in Britain London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 1

"Very considerable waste through unnecessary haulage of goods occurs on the railways," says a special correspondent…

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Mystery of Bridge House Chapter Iv

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

Now that she thought back, it amazed her that she had found the nerve to Jump at the man who had attacked Pelham. She was quite sure that it the…

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Bridge Party for Greek Day Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 5

The Waratah-Mayfield branch of the Red Cross Society will hold a card party at Winn's Shortland Room on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Proceeds will be donated…

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Mystery of Bridge House CHAPTER V.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 6

"You see, I—" Hewing was obviously finding it difficult, and neither of the others interrupted a pause which dragged out. He went on at last as though he had finally…

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Fishing Notes Cunjevoi at Swansea Bridge Attract Bream and Drummer

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 7

Cunjevoi clinging to the pylons of the Swansea bridge in large numbers are proving a great attraction for bream and drummer and some fine specimens of both fish were caught there this week…

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No Reply to Railway Complaint

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 13

Sir,—In Current Topics it is announced that the Railway Department is to inquire into complaints made by a Cessnock alderman regarding dirty carriages, also…

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Transport Staff Changes Tram and Bus Branches Amalgamated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 11

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Important staff changes in the Department of Road Transport and Tramways were announced by the Commissioner (Mr. Neale) to-night…

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The Sandy Hollow Railway

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 8

If the report that the Commonwealth Government will assist the State to construct the Sandy Hollow-Maryvale railway is confirmed, it will represent…

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Railway Institute Had Good Year

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 7

The Director of the Railway Institute (Mr. R. J. Funnell) was present at the annual meeting of the Newcastle branch. The District Superintendent (Mr. R. E. Evans)…

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Mystery of Bridge House Chapter Vi

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 3

As the door closed behind him she was not sure whether to be pleased or sorry, or angry. He had a colossal nerve, and it was easy to understand why his uncle disliked…

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Canadian Motor Industry Government Control

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 8

OTTAWA, Feb. 14. A.A.P.—The Government to-day announced the institution of Federal control for the automotive industry in order to conserve foreign…

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Railway Tours for Children

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan), in a recent, interview on the subject of railway cruises for school children, said that…

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Aeroplane Engine Tests Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 4

Research into the use of Australian materials for the manufacture of aircraft is being conducted by the aeronautical division of the Council for…

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Mystery of Bridge House Chapter Vii

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

"No, Cramm," he said very softly. "We shall have time to deal with his insolence later. Pelham, I've given you your last chance. Answer my questions frankly, or…

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Crowbar Chained to Line Attempt to Wreck Troop Train

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 6

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The authorities are inquiring into what is believed to have been an attempt to wreck a troop train. A shepherd warned the authorities that…

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Goods Traffic Suspended South Italian Railways

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 5

LONDON, Feb. 16. A.A.P.—Following the announcement that British troops had landed by parachute in the south of Italy, with…

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Regulation Strike in South Australia Railwaymen's Wage Demands

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—In an attempt to enforce the railwaymen's demands for improved wages and conditions in South Australian a mass meeting of the…

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Railway Excursions Next Month

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Between March 2 and 7, a series of single fare for the return journey trains will be run, the Railway Department announced to-day. These will run from…

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Sailing and Motor Yacht Club Notes Ladies' Day at Toronto

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Sailing conditions were pleasant at Toronto on Saturday, when the V.J. Dinghy Club conducted its Ladies' Day…

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