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

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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Motor Accidents Police Officers and Lady Injured. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

Sergt. Jones and Constable Smith, of Cessnock, were thrown out of a motor car on Saturday night when returning from Bellbird to Cessnock, as a result of…

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Killed by Train. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

Patrick Ryan, an elderly man, was run over and cut to pieces by a train at Wollongong last night…

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Maitland Motor Accident. Victims Slightly Better. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

Miss Ruby Hills, and, Mrs. Jones, of Tenemat, who worn admitted to Maitland Hospital as a result of injuries sustained through frilling out of a motor car on…

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Narrabri Creek Bridge. Narrabri

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 5

At a meeting of the Town Council it was resolved to call an indignation meeting next Monday to protest against the neglect of the Works Department in…

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The Greek Bridge. Adding Insult to Injury

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 6

At the meeting of the Town Council held a fortnight ago, the Question of the condition of the Creek bridge came up for discussion. It will be…

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Stone Thrown at a Train. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 5

While the Parramatta train was passing through Petersham yesterday afternoon, a piece of metal was thrown at it, presumably by boys. Harry…

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitalities. to Country Clients and Friends

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the country-side, John Bridge and Company. Limited, are making the usual complete…

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John Bridge Easter Hospitalities. To Country Clients and Friends

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 3

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the countryside John Bridge and Company, .Limited, are making the usual complete…

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Defective Mail Bags Rejected by Railways. "Holes Admitting a Person's Hand." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

Some extraordinary facts are coming to light in connection with the Postal Department's methods for protecting the mails. A responsible railway officer, in…

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Railway Cards Enquiry Fear of Victimisation. Disclaimer From Commissioners. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

When the Commission of Inquiry into the card system resumed its sittings to-day, Judge Curlewis said he had received an unsigned letter…

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Mine Host, "John Bridge." Annual Easter Invitation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

In good time for those of our readers who are going to Sydney for the Easier Carnival, John Bridge and Co., Ltd., anounce herewith that they will…

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Metal Thrown at Train. Lad Seriously Injured. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

While a Parramatta train was passing through Petersham yesterday afternoon, a piece of metal was thrown at it, presumably by boys. Harry Tovey…

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An Orange Mystery. Shots Fired at Train. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

An Orange message states that several shops were fired lately as the western mail train was approaching Wellington from Dubbo. One bullet entered…

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New Roads Policy Tamworth Municipal Problems. Construction Works to be Postponed

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 8

Tamworth Council has decided upon adopting a now policy with regard to its works. This decision was arrived at at special meeting on Thursday night…

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Heavy Stock on Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

"Big stock do more damage to the roads than does heavy traffic," said Cr Eckford at the Council meeting the other day. Cattle, he went on to say,…

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Motor Car Smash. An Extraordinary Accident. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

A motor car, containing two men, two women, and a baby got out of control at Manly yesterday. The brakes refused to act. The driver endeavored to turn the…

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North and North-west Railways

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Wearne said: In the absence of the Minister for Railways, I desire to know if the Premimer is aware of the insufficiency of…

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Shot Fired at Train. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

A shot was fired at a tram between Randwick and Kensington yesterday afternoon. The bullet passed through the war from front to rear, and going over the…

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Italian Front. Enemy Aerodrome Bombed. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 2

All Italian official message says: Our aeroplanes in the day time and airships at night time dropped seven tons of bombs on an enemy aerodrome and…

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Mine Host. John Bridge!' Annual Easter Invitation

Manilla Express · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

In good time for those of our readers who are going to Sydney for the Easter Carnival, John Bridge and Co, Ltd. announce here with that they will repeat…

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