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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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The Art of Catching Submarines. The "Tramp" Disguise

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 5

There was nothing of the ocean greyhound about H.M.S. Toppler. In pre-war days, as the Saucyh Annie, of Hull, she had earned dividends for…

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Railway Works Closing Down Sydney

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

About four thousand men are said to be affected by the notification received by Messrs Norton, Griffith and Co., from the o Railway Construction…

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4100 New Motor Cars. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

During the last year 4100 new motor car valued at a million and a quarter sterling have been registered in New South Wales…

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Stopping Public Works. North Coast Railway Sections. Norton Griffiths Contract. Mr. Holman Will Try to Terminate. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Work's explains that the total numbers of men affected by the closing down of the railway works will be 2220…

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Late Telegrams. No Increases Above Living Wage. Railway and Tramway Officers' Appeal. Wages Board Decision Endorsed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

In delivering reserved judgment in the industrial Court in the matter of the appeal by the New South. Wales Railway and Tramway Officers' Association…

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Railway Inspection

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Three cut of the four Railway Commissioners—Messrs. J. Fraser, H. Fox, and J. H. Cann— arrived in Moree on Tuesday to make their…

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Norton Griffiths Must Pay. If They Continue Railway Works. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Works is not much concerned over Mr. Mayoh's hesitation about shutting down on four sections of the North Coast railway as instructed…

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Hot Brakes on Railways. Suspicious Increase in Disabled Engines. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

The Railway Department is much concerned about the large number of engines which during the past month have been disabled by hot brakes. There was…

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Big Dismissal of Railway Workers. Sydney, Friday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Some two thousand men, employed on four railway construction works being dealt with by Messrs Norton-Griffiths Co., will he paid off within a few…

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"John Bridge" Picture

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 9

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., have recently opened a department through which the man on the land may obtain most of the articles needed in his…

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Motors at the Show. a Pair of Sixesi The Car Magnificient at the Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 11

The beautiful lines of the new "Mitchell Six" Car, and the phenomenal records it has put up in New South Wales during the last twelve months…

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John Bridge. Many Easter Visitors. Expulsion Incident

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

Responding freely to the cordial invitation issued by John Bridge and Co. just before Easter, hundreds of the firm's clients and country friends…

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Velie "Diltwell" Motor Cars

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue Clutterbuck Bros., Ltd., 26 38 City Road, Sydney, are the selling agents for the Velie "6" world…

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Work on W.A. Railway. Sydney, Monday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

Work in the Western Australian railways did not cease last night as anticipated and threatened by the men. The men are now finally considering…

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"John Bridge." Many Easter Visitors. Expulsion Incident

Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 4

Responding freely to the cordial invitation issued by John Bridge and Co., just before Easter, hundreds of the firm's clients and country friends…

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John Bridge & Co. Entertaining Easter Visitors. Expulgion Discussed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 4

Though clients and friends of John [?] and Co. have been [?] for years past to receive invitations to foregather at their headquarters…

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Increase in Railway Revenue Sydney. Wednesday. Noon

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

The Quarterly returns for March show that the report of the Railway Commissioners Indicate an increase in the earning if £180,000 and an…

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Victorian Railway Workers Agitating. Sydney. Wednesday, Noon

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

The men employed in the Victorian railways are agitating for a working lay of eight hours throughout. The demands made principally on…

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Velie "Biltwell" Motor Cars

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue Clutterbuck Bros. Ltd. 26 as City Road Sydney are the selling agents for the Velle "6" world…

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Bicycle Road Race

The North Western Courier · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

Owing to the energies of Mr. A. Woods, a youths cycling road race was held on Wednesday, which proved somewhat strenuous to the competitors…

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