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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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Big Russian Railway. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

It is reported at Washington that a Petrograd syndicate plans the construction of a thousand mile railroad from the South Manchurian line at Omsk…

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Motor Cyclist Fined. Riding on Wrong Side of the Road

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 4

At the Tamworth Police Court yesterday William Robinson was charged with a breach of the Motor Act regulations, viz., riding a motor bike round the…

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Fatal Accident. Motor Car and Tram Collide. Two People Killed. Driver's Confidence in Himself SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

A collision between a motor car and tram at Double Bay this morning resulted in five occupants of the car being injured three seriously, including the…

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New Season's Wheat. What Railways Will Have to Handle. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

The Railway Department estimates of new season's wheat to be carried will amount to 32,250,000 bushels and with the held-over wheat, there will be…

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Motor Car Fatality. Further Details. Mr. Lc Quesne thrown Out. Died from Injuries. GRAFTON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

As the result of a motor car accident on the Glen Innes Road on Monday Mr H. G. Le Quesne of Kootingal near Tamworth, lost his life, and Mr. Winkler…

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North Coast Motor Fatality. Death of Another Victim. Ulmarra

Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2

Albert Winkler, 25, son of Mr. John Winkler, of Ulmarra, who was injured in the motor accident on the Glen Innes road on Monday, died in the hospital…

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Wool Appraisements. Some "John Bridge" Figures

The North Western Courier · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 5

We publish here under some figures in connection with John Bridge and Co's first Wool Appraisement:— Walter Moore, (Warialda), 20 bales…

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"John Bridge" progress. OVER 500 New Clients

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

It is nearly twelve months, now since John Bridge and Co, launched their economy campaign, designed, mainly, to thwart any move, in the…

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Wool-trade Economy. Endorsement of "John Bridge" Policy

Daily Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 1
Also in The North Western Courier

early twelve months ago, the firm of John Bridge and Co., Ltd inaugurated, in the interests of woolgrowers, their campaign of economy in the wooltrade,…

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Russo-Roumanian Front. Germans Admit Enemy Success. Tall Tale About Aeroplane Fights. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

A German official says: The artillery battle has increased in violence at several points on the West. The Russo-Roumanians fiercely…

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Price of Melbourne Tramways. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

In Melbourne to-day Mr. Justice Cussen awarded £335,000 compensation to the Melbourne Tramway Omnibus Coy., whose tramway system was recently…

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DELUDED-SETTLERS. [?]uaranteed Railway Not Forthcoming. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Works admitted that a deputation made out a good case for the completion of the railway from Nim[?] to Bombala, but explained that…

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Grafton Motor Fatality. Mr. Le Quesne's Heroism Further Particulars

Daily Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

According to Mr. G. K. Maxwell, who was in Tamworth yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Mr. H. G. Le Quesne, the unfortunate affair in which…

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Washaways on Railways. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

Washaways are reported at Brogans Creek, on the Mudgee line, and at Umeralla, on the Cooma line. Owing to the heavy rains the train…

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Late Telegrams. Railway Collision. Broken Hill Express and Goods Train. 35 People Injured. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

A sensational railway collision occurred at Stockport, 50 miles from Adelaide. The Broken Hill express), which left the city at 4,50 on Friday afternoon…

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Killed by Motor Car. Mother Saves Her Children

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

Mrs. Lawson, who was killed by a motor car in Church-street, Parramalta, on Friday evening had been shopping, accompanied by her two children, aged…

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The Mehi Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Mor[?]ly, District Works Officer, informes us that the work in connection [?] the re-decking and repairing of the Mehi bridge is…

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Deplorable Roads Near Sydney. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

During a recent tour of inspection in which the Inspector General of Police covered 1600 miles in a motor car he round the roads generally in the…

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'John Bridge' Progress. Over 500 New Clients

Manilla Express · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 3

It is nearly twelve months, now since John bridge and & Co. launched their economy campaign, designed, mainly, to th wart any move…

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