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

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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Tamworth News. Lost Railway Horse

Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 3

The horse used at the Tamworth railway yards for shunting purposes has strayed, and the station people would be glad to hear of the animal's where…

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Killed by a Motor Car. Sydney, Monday, 6 p.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 2

Vivin Deer, motor car driver, was charged at the Police Court to-day with having feloniously stain Eliza Mulheron, who was knocked down by…

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East-west Train Cancelled. Fresh Outbreak in South Australia. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

The Federal authorities state that the cancellation of the train, that was to run to-day on the East-West line is due to influenza in South Australia and West…

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British Labor Fight. Railwaymen Still Obdurate Extremists at Work. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

The extremists section of the [?] Alliance" is stirring up other unions, including the vehicle workers and electricians, with a view to joining in a strike…

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Show Train

Manilla Express · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 2

Ninety two persons availed themselves of the special train to the Tamworth show yesterday. The train was will patronised at various sidings along the line…

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Future of Flying. Aerial Roads and Rules. Control of German Lines. 800 Miles an Hour. PARIS

Daily Observer · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 2

Rail roads have been clearly marked through the waste spaces of the sky, and envisaged by the Air Commission. It has been agreed that air vessels…

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Labor Unrest in Britain Railway Negotiations. Threat of "Triple Alliance." LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 2

The British Press Bureau reports:—Representatives of the Government, the Railway Executive Committee, and the Railway unions, to-day reviewed the…

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British Labor. Railwaymen's Demands. Involves Extra £10,000,000 Prolonged Conference. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Government had definitely proposed that the wages, including the war bonus, of railwaymen. should be retained until the…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 6

From the look of things those motorists in this country who are desirous of getting up-to-date models of well-known English makes of cars…

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Peel Shire Roads

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 3

To-day the Peel Shire councillors will complete their inspection of roads in B riding A. and C. ridings will be inspected later. There are 774 miles of…

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British Labor. Railwaymen Accept Offer. Unauthorised Miners' Strikes. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

A Reuter message states that the British rail way men's delegates have accepted the Government's offer of settlement…

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New Railway Offer. Will the Men Accept? London

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

The industrial storm centre is now at the Railwaymen's National Union headquarters. The struggle between the moderates and extremists continues…

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Producers' Necessaries. "John Bridge" on Markets

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 2

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., writes:— "With the desire to be helpful to…

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Rat in an Aeroplane. New Danger to Long-Distance Travel by Air

Daily Observer · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 1

A new danger to long-distance travel by aeroplane is that of the stowaway rat. One of these vermin boarded the military aeroplane which flew from Egypt…

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Boy Knocked Down by Train. Leg Severed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 2

Edward Ritchings, aged 14. while crossing the railway line near Hornsby, was knocked down by a train, several wheels of which passed over one of his…

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Late Telegrams. Mr. Ashford's Threat. Will Leave Cabinet if Railway Not Started. Promises to Soldier Settlers. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 4

The Minister for Lands inspected portion of Barmedman and Rankin's Springs railway yesterday, and promised the settlers that the railway would be…

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Railway Conference Fails. Grave Strike Danger. Miners' Position. National Industrial Council Advised. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 2

A late message from London states that the railway men's conference has failed to agree. Mr. J. H. Thomas (union…

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Producers' Necessaries. "John Bridge" on Markets

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 4

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., writes:—"With the desire to be helpful to…

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Producers' Necessities. "John Bridge" on Markets

Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 6

The Country, Service and Supply' Department of John Bridge & Co Ltd, writes:— "With the desire to be helpful to…

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Railway Agreement. Awaits Men's Ratification. London

Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 2

A message dated March 24 says: The Government and the Railwaymen finally agreed upon the terms which await the men's ratification…

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