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

Railways, roads & transport, 1914

1,361 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 69

Motor Versus Horse

The North Western Courier · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 6

It was confidently asserted in Australia a few years ago that the sadden rise of the motor industry would have a serious effect upon horse breeding…

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A "Bridge" Frock

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

The new lines are decidedly more graceful than those of the skin-tight skirt, and the reversion to draperies in moderation is welcome. The new…

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World's Largest Bridge

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 7

It is probable that next year a commencement will be made with the construction of the railway bridge between Rugen and the mainland, which…

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The Road Plant

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

At the Shire meeting on Saturday Cr, McKeon put the following question--without notice--to the President; What are you going to do…

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Municipal Motor Car

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

Though the annual municipal elections are within speaking distance the city fathers, after a good deal of investigation have decided to invest in an up-to-date…

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Robbery at Tram Depot. a Daring Thief. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

A daring robbery was committed at the Rushcutter's Bay train depot last night, when despite the presence of a clerk who had a loaded revolver close to one-hand…

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Brisbane Notes. Overcrowding of Trams

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

Though the trains during a period little short of three years' carried 114,000,000 passengers, there were only three fatal accidents or one for every 38,000,000…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer. Saturday Morning, January 17. the Tableland Railway

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

The persistence of the Glen Innes agitation for the Inverell railway connection is certain to result in some definite action being taken by the Government in the very…

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Robbery at Tram Depot. a Daring Thief. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

A daring robbery was committed at the Rusheutter's Bay train depot last night, when despite the presence of a clerk who had a loaded revolver cluse to one hand…

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Municipal Motor Car

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

Though the animal municipal elections are within speaking distance the city fathers, after a good deal of investigation have decided to invest in an up-to-dato…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer. Saturday Morning. January 17. the Tableland Railway

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

The persistence of the Glen Innes agitation for the Inverell railway connection is certain to result in some definite action being taken by the Government in the very…

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Brisbane Notes. Overcrowding of Trams

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

Though the trams during a period little short of three years carried 114.000,000 passengers, there Were only three fatal accidents or one for every 38,000,000…

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Railway Time by Wireless

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 7

The Compagnie du Nord of Franco is the first railway of the world officially .o adopt the regulation of its time- [?]ces by wireless time-signals. Ranways ordinarily regulate the station [?]ocks on their lines by means of…

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Railway Fatality

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

William Smith, engine driver while attending to his engine ou the up line to Como last night, did not notice the…

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Buying Horses and Motor Cars. Alleged Larceny as Bailee. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

A Stranger visited Penrith, St. Marys, Prospect, Booty IIill and Parramatta during the week, saying ho was representing the Imperial Government and wished to buy…

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Buying Horses and Motor Cars. Alleged Larceny as Bailee. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

A stranger visited Penrith, St. Marys, Prospect, Rooty Hill and Parramatta dur ing the week, saying he was representing the Imperial Government and wished to buy…

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Transvaal Train-wrecking. Incidents of the Big Strike. CAPETOWN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

A guard patrolling the railway line on the Natal-Transvaal border found a man tampering with the track. Two shots were fired but both were…

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Transvaal Train-wrecking. Incidents of the Big Strike. CAPETOWN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

A guard patrolling the railway line on the Natal-Transvaal border found a man tampering with the track. Two shots were fired but both wer…

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Motor Car Without Light on Rear

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

Sergeant Davis proceeded against Joseph Leslio Appleby at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday, on an information alleging that on January 10 between sunset and…

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Successful Motor Car Firm

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 3

Most people remember when Mr. W. Sandford transferred the Lithgow ironworks to G. and C. Hoskins, Ltd., When this occurred Mr…

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