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

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

634 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 32

State Parliament Totalisator Bill to Come. N.S.W. Stock Detained in Queensland. Motor Trains for the Country. New Local Government Bill. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Mines, replying to Mr. Edden, said it would require another Bill to repeal the Miners' Accident Relief Act after…

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Railway Picnic

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 3

Gunnedah Show Ground was chosen this year as the picnicking ground of the North-Western Railway Employees, and the event, which took…

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Transcontinental Railway Trouble

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

The trouble on the Trancontinental railway works has ended. Mr. Darby-shire and Mr. Marnie, who were dismissed for declining to employ Mr…

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Letters From the Front Kasr-el.Nil, Cairo, 16/12/15. From No. 1214 L-Cpl. M. Gibbons, 7th A.A.S.C. 4th Inf. Bgde, Train

The North Western Courier · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 6

Dear George.—In sending you an account of my experiences during seven months' active service on Gallipoll you will excuse any slight…

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Alleged Negligence. Accident to Cattle on Northern Road

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 8

An interesting case was heard in the Tamworth District Court yesterday before his Honor. Judge Hamilton. when James Fisken Vickery, Arthur Vickery,…

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Closing of Wool Season. Averages Stand Splendidly. "John Bridge's" Latest Sale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 4

At this stage of the wool selling season diminishing prices might reasonably be expected. It. is, therefore, pleasing to note that John Bridge and…

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Strikes of North Coast Railway. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 2

As a result of strikes on the fifth section of the North Coast railway five hundred men are idle. SYDNEY, Friday…

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Closing of Wool Season Averages Stand Splendidly. "John Bridge's" Latest Sale

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 1

At this stage of the wool-selling season diminishing prices might reasonably be expected. It is, therefore, pleasing to note that John Bridge &…

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Latest "John Bridge" Sale, Greasy to 19d. More Good Averages

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 4

John Bridge and Co.'s latest sale took place on the 21st and was veticisible, as usual, for some good results. Looking throuh the list,…

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Railway Fettler Killed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 3

Daniel Booth, a railway fettler, was run down and killed by a train on the North Shore line…

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Glen Innes Train. Engine Leaves the Rails

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

Another derailment took place on the main northern line on Monday night last. The engine attached to the Gle[?] lnnes train left the rails at Woolbrook…

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Railway Workers Dissatisfied Want All Piecework Abolished. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

Widespread dissatisfaction is reported to exist among the railway workers and general laborers association with the present system or piece work…

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Closer Settlement Disposal of Ungarie South, Bygalore, and Gorman's Hill West Estates on the Authorised Railway From Wyalong to Cargelligo

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 1

The Lands Department have published an announcement that the closer settlement purchase farms, into which the Ungarie South, Bygalore,…

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5 New Motor Cars

Manilla Express · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 3

Mr H Baker the ocal representative, this wees landed five new Ford cars, the following gentlemen being the purchasers C Wilshne…

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Late Telegrams Tramway Men's Victory. Mr. Justicc Edmunds Upholds Award. Heavy Increased Expense. Premier Forsees Further Deficiency. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. Holman points out that Mr. Justice Edmunds' decision in upholding the award issued in favor of the men employed in the tramway traffic branch involves…

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Closer Settlement. Disposal of lingerie South, Bygalcre, and German's Hill West Estates on the authorised Railway from Wyalong to Cargelligo

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 6

The Lauds Department have published an announcement that the Closer Settlement Purchase Farms, late which Ungarie South, Byygalore, and…

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Dreadful Railway Disaster in U.S. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

During a heavy fog on the Lake Shore Railroad in America, the Famous Century Limited. Express was wrecked. Another passenger train was wrecked…

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Currabubula Fatality. Man Walks Over Railway Culvert

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

A strange fatality occurred near Currabubula when a man named.lames H. Cox was found dead at the foot of a railway culvert…

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New Railway Bill to Be Postponed. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

It is considered improbable that the New Railway Bill reconstituting the Board, of Connnisioners will be passed this session…

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Tumut Railway Boom. Opinion of G[?]cal Surveyor. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

The geological, surveyor has submitted 10 the Minister for Mines a report on the Tumut milling field, which recently developed a boom…

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