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

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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London Railways Resume. Glasgow Meeting. Demands Release of Strike Leaders. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

The underground railway companies have announced that the tubes have resumed reduced services. It is expected there will be full services on all lines…

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Great Railway Issues. Sweeping Reform Programme, Demanded by Unions. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

Although the tube dispute was provisionally settled a series of far more formidable industrial issues confronts the country…

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To Break Droughts. Rain by Aeroplane. Novel Proposal

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 5

Perhaps one of the most novel proposals for the production of rain was that submitted by Mr. C. Snodgrass, of Melbourne, in a letter to the Tamworth…

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Cut to Pieces by Train. Woman's Tragic End. Verdict of Accidental Death. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 5

Whilst proceeding to catch the 6 o'clock train yesterday morning, Mrs. Gallagher discovered the mutilated body of woman on the railway line half a…

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The Epidemic. Argyllshire Soldiers. Order for Release. Glen Innes Enters Protest. Against Railway Authorities Action. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

Four new cases of influenza were reported by the Board of Health this morning. They were admitted to the Coast Hospital…

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Rain by Aeroplane

Manilla Express · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

Perhaps one of the most novel proposals for the production of rain was that submitted by Mr C Snodgrass, of Mel[?]bourne, in a letter to the Council…

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N.S.W. RAILWAYS. Earn More and Cost Less Than Others SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

Speaking of the comparison between the essential features of the operations of the various Australian State railways for the past year, Mr. Ball, N.S.W…

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No Cheap Motor Cars Yet

Daily Observer · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

One of the many, post-war mysteries is the price at which motors of all sorts and sizes will be sold, a mystery unknown to the very manufacturers…

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Commercial Travellers. Railway Employees Down. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

The Melbourne commercial travellers held a meeting and protested against the embargo on commercial, travellers by the country towns…

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New Labor Relations. Factory Co-partnership. Railway Workers and Control. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

It is reported that the Government [?]vors the introduction of co-partnership in four national factories in England. It is proposed to carry on ordinary…

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North Coast Railway. Any Line Better Than No Railway

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

H. J. Dublin. Inverell, writes as under:— Referring to the big conference called by the Chamber of Commerce…

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Goonoo Road

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4

The annual meeting of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association took place on Tuesday night last. The attendance was good…

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Motor and Civil Ambulance

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

Mr. W. Green presided at the last meeting of the Tamworth District Motor and Civil Ambulance Society. A letter was received from the Under Secretary…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

An English writer is very definite that improved automobile engine design is coming, and that it will be effected by aero engine design. He…

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The Attempted Train Wrecking. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 2

Frederick Wilton was before the place Court this morning, charged with having placed a place of wood across the North Shore railway line,…

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News of the North. Rush for the Railway Conference

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 1

In connection with the railway conference to be held Inverell next week, it has been ascertained that all public bodies are to be represented. Glen Innes…

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Motor Car Accident. Occupants Thrown Out and Injured. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

A serious motor car accident occurred on Broke Road, about eight miles from Singleton, yesterday afternoon. The occupants of the car were Edward…

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Obstruction on Railway. Arrested Man's Admission. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

The North Sydney police apprehended Frederick Wilton in connection with an obstruction placed on the railway line near Chatswood. W[?]lion admitted of the…

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The Late Mr. C. J. Jackson. the Cullen Bone Motor Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 6

The "Mudgee Guardian" publishes the report of the inquiry into the late Mr. C. J. Jackson, who, it will be remembered was killed as…

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Attempted Train Wrecking

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

An attempt was made to wreck the 9 o'clock passenger train from Chatswood to Hornsby on Tuesday night near Roseville railway station. The…

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