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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 11 of 32

Increments to Railway Employees. Judge Orders Suspension to Cease. SYDNEY

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

Mr. Justice Heydon decided that the suspended provisions in regard to increments in salaries to certain railway employees should now be allowed to…

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Another "Bridge" Sale. Attractive Averages

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 5

John Brides & Co.'s sale, held on the 28th of March, was the last but one, of their present series, and it is worthly of note principally for the fact that…

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Cockburn Shire Roads. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 6

Sir.— I have by accident dropped across Mr. Carey's letter in your coh[?] in reply to my last letter, wherein he states that I didn't reply to any of his…

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John Bridge Wool Sales. BALE-AVERAGE, £19 13s 2d

Manilla Express · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

The last few sales of the present-series, as our wool-growing readers are, of course, aware consist of the final…

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Heavy Railway Enlistments. Commissioner Anxious, to Keep Essential Men. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have issued instructions that leave of absence for the purpose of enlisting is not to be granted employees above the grade of porter or…

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Another "Bridge" Sale Attractive Averages

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 4

Joint Bridge & Co.'s sale, held on the 28th of March, was the last but one of their present series, and it is worthy of note principally for the fact…

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Injured by Open Door of Train. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 2

The open door on a train is thought to have been responsible for the injuries sustained by three men between Erskineville and Redfern yesterday afternoon…

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Motor Driver Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 2

At an inquest on the body of Ernest Tierney, who died us the result of bein" run down by a motor cur near Woodford, the coroner recorded a verdict of…

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"John Bridge" Wool Sale. Balk Average £19 138 2d

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 4

The last few sales of the present series, as our growing readers are, of course, aware, consist of the final clearing-up on the clip, and one…

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Closer Settlement. Disposal of Ungarie South, Syeslore, and german's Hill West Estates on the authorised Railway from Wyalong to Cargellige

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 4

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

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Bombs in a Main Street. Tramcar Struck. Much Damage in First Raid. Collapse of a Church. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

Further particulars of Saturday's Zeppelin raid state that houses were completely demohshod or their fronts blown out. A fire bomb was dropped in the…

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Allied Aeroplanes. Destroy German Aerodrome LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

A Rotterdam correspondent declines that the German aerodrome at Hotave near Zeebrugge, was destroyed by Allied aeroplanes in the last raid in that area…

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John Bridge & Co., Ltd. Easter Invitation to Country Friends

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 6

Ladies and Gentlemen,— We extend to you a hearty welcome to call upon us during your Easter visit to Sydney…

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Important Deputation. Railway Construction Deviation. Baradine to Burren Junction. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

A deputation waited to-night upon the Minister for Works and Minister for Lands asking them to deviate the railway line which is not being constructed…

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Totalisator and Railway Bills Shelved. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

It is now practically certain that Mr. Osborne, M.L.A., will proceed no further with the Totalisator Bill this session. General opinion is expressed that…

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A Manufacturing Success Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Highest Standard Throughout

The North Western Courier · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

A few months ago the Dodge Brothers Motor Car wan almost unknown in the Australian markets. To-day the name is becoming a household…

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Eveleigh Strike. Deputation to Minister for Railways. Mr. Hoyle Firm. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

A deputation representing the Eveleigh strikers interviewed the Assistant-Minister for Railways to discuss the question of additional wages for dirty…

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A Hint for Motorists

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

It is a strange fact that not one motorist in a dozen knows that he is literally taking his own life in his hands when he pours his gasoline…

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A Manufacturing Success. Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Highest Standard Throughout

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 4

A few months ago the Dodge Brothers Motor Car was almost unknown in the Australian markets. To-day the name is becoming a household…

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Wanted Extra Shilling a Day. Railway Laborers Threaten to Strike. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

The members of the Railway Workers and General Laborers' Union, employed on the Broken Hill-Condobolin railway line, numbering 140, decided by…

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