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

Railways, roads & transport, 1911

1,226 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 62

Disorders in China. Fearful Holocaust of Raiders. Superstitious Chinese Wreck Train. Pekin, Thursday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 12

At Kunshan, a walled village within 50 miles of Shanghai, the villagers, after a desperate raid, in which the stores were looted and people killed, meted out…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Saturday, March 4, 1911. the Chief Railway Commissioner and Decentralisation

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

By his evidence before the Decentralisation Commission, the Chief Railway Commissioner has given further proof that he is out of touch with the requirements of…

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Moree-muncindi Railway. Day Labor to Be Given a Fair Trial

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 10

Work in connection with the Moree-Mungindi railway line is proceeding apace, and with 80 or 90 men at present engaged on the construction of the temporary line…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Saturday, March 4, 1911. the Chief Railway Commissioner and Decentralisation

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

By his evidence before the Decentralisation Commission, the Chief Railway Commissioner has given further proof that he is out of touch with the requirements of…

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Tamworth -- Barraba Railway

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 2

"Almost since its inception great dissatisfaction has been caused by the slow train service that exists between…

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A Duri-somerton Railway

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 2

The residents of Somerton are agitating for the construction of a railway from Duri through Somerton towards the North-West line. A…

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Industrial Court. Test Case Against Railway Commissioner. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

In the Industrial Court to-day, another test case was commmenced against the Chief Railway Commissioner for alleged breach of an award. The union's complaint…

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Industrial Court. Test Case Against Railway Commissioner. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

In the Industrial Court to-day, another test case was commmenced against the Chief Railway Commissioner for alleged breach of an award. The union's complaint…

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Powers of Railway Commissioner. Penalties for Failure to Load and Unload. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 2

In the [?] Coach to-day an action by the Chief Railway Commissioner against the Great Cober Co., Ltd., came up in the shape of a den[?] against the plaintiff's…

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Powers of Railway Commissioner. Penalties for Failure to Load and Unload, Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 2

In the Full Court to-day an action by the Chief Railway Commissioner against the Great Cobar Coy., Ltd., came up in the shape of a demurrer against the plaintiff's…

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Another Motor Car

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 2

Mr. A. C. Veness has purchased a nice "run-about" motor car. The car was purchased in Sydney, Mr. Veness driving overland from…

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The Purchase of a Motor Car

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 4

There is an absurd idea amongst country people that those motor cars which gain so much favour in the city are quite unsuitable for use in the…

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Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association. Tram and Cart Collide. Sydney, Wednesday. 4

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

A collision occurrcd in George street his morning between a tram and a tip part, William Davies, the driver of the atter, was thrown heavily to the…

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Latest News by Telegram. Ress Telegraphic Association. Tram and Cart Collide. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

A collision occurred in George street his morning between a tram and a tip art. William Davies, the driver of the [?]tter, was thrown heavily to the…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Friday, March 10. 1911. an Opportunity for the Railway Department

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

The proposed alteration of the timetable of the Brisbane mall train furnishes further evidence that the Railway Deparment acts solely to suit its own requirements and…

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Railway As Harbor for Rabbits Est Case Against Commissioners. Armidale Assists Carcoar P.P. Board. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 3

At a meeting of the Pastures Protection Board to-day, the Rabbit Inspector reported that, a large number of landholders had disregarded notice to destroy bilars and…

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City Tram Accident. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

A Crown-street tram and a commerial traveller's buggy collided in Pitt-street this morning. Throe persons were thrown to the roadway and more or less injured. The…

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The Purchase of a Motor Car

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 7

There is an absurd idea amongst country people that those motor cars which gain so much favour in the city are quite unsuitable for use in the…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Friday, March 10. 1911. an Opportunity for the Railway Department

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

The proposed alteration of the timetable of the Brisbane mail train furnishes further evidence that the Railway Department acts solely to suit its own requirements and…

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A Good Motor Car

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

During the past few weeks we nave oeen pointing out the wisdom of only buying good motor cats, in feet, cars of repute only, and mentioned the…

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