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

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

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Motorist Fixed

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 2

Francis Henry Const pleaded guilty at tile Tamworth police court yesterday to having failed to deliver up a motor license within three days of expiration. A tine of…

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[?]Eavier Rails for Railways

Manilla Express · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 4

It is apparent that the rapidly increasing weights of both locomotives and loaded cars of all descriptions in America will soon make a heavier rail…

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Manilla Train

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 6

At the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night the following letter was received from Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A.:--…

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New Roads in Ecuador

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 4

There is but one completed railroad in Ecuador, that between Quayaquil and Quito. Until this road was extended in 1905, Quito was, by modern…

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Knocked Under a Tram. Charge of Manslaughter. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

The coroner returned a verdict of man slaughter against William Fisher in connection with the death of John Donaldson, whose legs were cut off by a tram…

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Girl Enticed in Motor Car. Her Mother Dying. Miscreant Drives Out Into the Bush. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

While the sixteen year old daughter of Police-sergeant Meldrum was returning home at Burwood yesterday afternoon she was accosted by a man in a motor…

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Girl Enticed in Motor Car. Her Mother Dying. Miscreant Drives Out into the Bush. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

While the sixteen year old daughter of Police-sergeant Meldrum was returning home at Burwood yeaterday afternoon she was accosted by a man in a motor…

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Knocked Under a Tram. Charge of Manslaughter. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

The coroner returned a verdict of man slaughter against William Fisher in connection with the death of John Donaldson, whose legs were cut off by a tram…

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Peel Shire Roads. Works Proposed

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Peel Shire Council councillors submitted a large list of works to be undertaken. It was decided that the works as submitted be…

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Peel Shire Roads. Works Proposed

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Peel Shire Council councillors submitted a large list of works to be undertaken. It was decided that the works as submitted be…

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Train Departures and Arrivals. Werris Creek to Tamworth

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 1

Depart Werris Creek 12 noon, arrive Tamworth 12.55. Armidale Passenger Down. Depart Sydney 8.15 a.m., arrive…

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Nundle Motor Mail Service

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 1

Depart Tamworth daily 7 a.m. Depart Nundle (return journey) 4 p.m…

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The New Time Table Railway Service

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 3

The now railway time arrangements came into force to-day, and are as follows:— NORTHERN LINE…

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Late Telegrams Suspension of Wages Increments Railway Employees. Report Unfavorable to Commissioners. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

The report by the chairman of the Wages Board, Mr. G. S. Beeby, on the application by the Railway and Tramway Commissioners for the suspension of the payment of…

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British Railway Employees. Increased Wages. Trouble Threatened Over Disagreeing Companies. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

The railway men's agreement gives 3/ increase weekly to employees whose wage was under 30/, and 2/ to those whose wage was above…

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Late Telegrams Suspension of Wages Increments Railway Employees. Report Unfavorable to Commissioners. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

The report by the chairman of the Wages Board, Mr. G. S. Beeby, on the application by the Railway and Tramway Commissioners for the suspension of the payment of…

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British Railway Employees. Increased Wages. Trouble Threatened Over Disagreeing Companies. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

The railway men's agreement gives 3/ increase weekly to employees whose wage was under 30/, and 2/ to those whoso wage was above…

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Rules of the Road

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 4

For the benefit of local motorists and vehicular traffic we draw attention to the rules of the road. Recently in Narrabri serious accidents have…

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Motor Driver Fined

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 2

Constable Bell proceeded against Gordon Dixon at the Tamworth police court yesterday on [?] information alleging that defendant [?] it major vehicle between…

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Muddle on the Railways. Gross Cruelty to Animals, INVERELL

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 2

The following experience of a prominent local farmer shows how sadly tilings sometimes go on the railways for no apparent cause…

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