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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1905

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A Suspended Railway

Manilla Express · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 3

A novel kind of railway is being constructed in Germany, between Barmen and Elberfeld, the inventor of the system being Herr Langen. The carriages,…

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Motor-car Exploits

Manilla Express · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 3

Although many accidents have ushered in the increasing popularity of the motorcar, all who have had a near acquaintance with this new kind of carriage will fain…

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Railway Extension. Move in Western Centres

Manilla Express · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 7

During an after-laucheou speech at a very pleasant function at Mr. M'Hrath's, Wongo Greek, on Wednesday Mr. M. F. M'Keon referred with…

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Manilla Boggabri Road. (To the Editor.)

Manilla Express · Wednesday 29 March 1905 · page 2

SIR, -- Will you oblige me by allowing me space in your valuable paper as regards the Manilla to Boggabri road. I notice that Mr. T. P…

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Railway, Fatality

Manilla Express · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 2

A train was derailed at Skeaux, near Paris. The carriages took fire, and several persons were killed…

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Great Motor Feats. The Struggle Between the Automobile and Locomotive

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1905 · page 6

For the Briton a struggle for supremacy of any kind has always a strong fascination, and when the struggle is in the arena of sport it is almost…

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From All Sources. Solar Motor Pumps

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1905 · page 5

A company has been funned in America , of Boston, New York, and london capitalists, for the manufacture and installation of solar motors…

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Various Topics. New Railways

Manilla Express · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 7

THE Cabinet is considering the question of utilising £310,000 of new railway material now on hand for constructing lines sanctioned by…

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Wool and Produce Report. John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report:-

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 3

Sher[?] Many consign[?] showed the effects of the recent wet weather and for these competition was not so animated as for any dry att[?] submitted…

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Latest Telegrams Sydney, Saturday, Railway Extensions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 3

The Cabinet has decided to go on with the construction of the railway lines from Began Gate to Trundle, Manilla to Barra[?] Te[?] to Barellan, and the Collarendabri…

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Why There Are No Tramps in Germany

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 6

Today the lot of labouring men in Germany is in many respects labbourer becomes old or feeble, the…

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The Power of the Motor Car

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 2

In referring to the extraordinary power the motor car, an enthusiast on the matter says:- Man has produced many wonders by his…

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The Safety of Railway Travelling

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 3

The risks of railway travelling are much exaggerated, a reflection of the old times when a man thought it necessary to make his will before undertaking the coach…

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Motor Vehicles

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 3

It seems to be part of the sturdy Briton's character that he should be conservative in his suspicion of new-fangled devices; anyhow, he is extremely slow to adopt…

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Construction of Railways

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 4

At a meeting of the State Cabinet on Tuesday, further consideration was given to the question of public works. Additional information had been…

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New Railways. Manilla-Barraba Line to Proceed

Manilla Express · Wednesday 19 April 1905 · page 2

ON Saturday we received the following wire:--The State Cabinet has deided to proceed with The ManillaBarraba railway."…

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Tractive Resistance on Various Roads

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 7

The tractive resistance on railroads is from 9lb to 18lb per ton, on tramways 26lb to 33lb., on good stone pavement from 44lb to 55lb., on bad stone pavement from 66lb…

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How the Romans Built Roads-

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 5

An authority on road construction says that the Romans made their main roads to last for ever. They were composed of si[?] and calc[?] materials, and were far…

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Earnings on Railways and Tramways

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have issued a report for the quarter ended March 31, in which the earning of the railways and tramways of the State…

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Railway Extension. Meeting at New Mexico

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 4

A MEETING was held at Mr. Loch's residence (New Mexico) on Wednesday afternoon, respecting a proposal to have a trial survey made through…

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