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Railways, roads & transport, 1915

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Aeroplane Factory Se Zed Building Submarines London

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 3

The Germans have seized an a roplane factory in the suburh of Antwerp where a Farman b[?]plane was in process of construction. They also…

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Tableland Railway. Works Committee's Visit

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

Later news from Sydney confirms the arrangements of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works to take evidence in Casino on…

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A Railway Trouble

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 7

Attention has been drawn by more than one resident to the state of a car on the 6.10 a.m. train from Casino on December 28th. It was…

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Washaways on the Railway

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The recent heavy rain has been responsible for many washaways on the South Coast railway…

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Interstate Railway Matches

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

IPSWICH, Thursday.—The third round of the interstate railway cricket matches was played to-day. The New South Wales v. South Australian match was concluded…

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Commonwealth Railways

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 3

Rapid progress in being made with the trans-continental line to the went. In the four weeks which ended on the 19th inst, a shade over 34 miles was completed…

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Reduced to the Defensive. Germany Checked Everywhere. Austrians Caught in a Trap. Frozen in the Carpathians. Allies' Lines unbreakable. Toll in Poland. Aerial Raid on Dunkirk. Another Nursemaid Attack. Spirit of Garibaldi. More About America's Note. Bzura Battles Slaughter, Blocks of Fighting Mud.. on the Defensive Everywhere. Important Points Taken. Soldiers Become Blocks of Work Buy Aeroplane. Squadrons. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 3

"Eye Witness," in an official account the events, to December 21th states aggressive attitude has ascertained the results obtained in the…

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Aeroplane V. Submarine

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 8

It is well known that the submarine, although when submerged invisible to an observer or "lookout" on the deek of a warship or other vessel. is clearly visible,…

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Germans Raid Dunkirk. Fifteen Civilians Killed by Bombs. Interference with American Vessels. Charges also Made Against Japan. Compulsory Service in Africa. Turks Attack a Picnic Train. Broken Hill Sensation. Three Passengers Killed-Five Wounded. Passing Motor Cyclist Killed. Police and Military Attacking the Enemy. SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 5

The Manchester Unity Oddfellows' picnic tram was attacked by entrenched Turks flying the Turkish flap at about 10.30 this morning, a lew miles out of Broken Hill, while en route to Silverton Three occupants of the cars were killed and five wounded by…

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Fight at Broken Hill Turks Attack a Train. Several People Killed. Pitched Battle with Police and Military. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 5

A profound sensation was caused at Broken Hill by an encounter between Turks and a party of picnickers. The details as yet are meagre, but, it is…

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Details of the Battle. the Enemy Captured. Lynch Law Threatened. Turks' Bullets Hit Train in All Directions. Names of Killed and Wounded

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The names of the killed are:— WILLIAM SHAW, shot through the head. Miss L. McCOWIE, shot through the forehead, Mr. MILIARD, shot through the head…

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Transcontinental Railway

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 2

The, engineer-in-chief for Commonwealth railways is in receipt of information which will greatly relieve anxiety in regard to the water supply on the eastern section of…

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A Railway Trouble

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 4

Attention has been drawn by more than one resident to the state of a car one the 6.10 a.m. train from Casino on December 28th (says the "Courier"), It was raining…

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Interstate Railway Matches

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 4

IPSWICH, Friday.—The final round in the interstate railway cricket matches commenced to-day. Scores:—Queensland v. New South Wales: Queensland, first…

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Fall From a Train. a Shunter Killed

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Daniel O'Brien, a railway shounter, fell from a train between Sydney and Parramatta last night and was killed instantly. It appears that…

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Motor Cycilst Killed. Collision with a Motor Car. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 2

Clarry Vembrick was riding a motor cycle on Bathurst road, Katoomba, yesterday afternoon, when he collided with a motor car with terrific force. The…

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TELEGRAMS. Motor Boat Smashed. Drifts on to the Rooks. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 2

The motor launch Ida broke away from her moorings at Manly yesterday, and was smashed to pieces at Reef Beach. The launch was valued at £175…

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CABLEGRAMS. Big Railway Smash Ten People Killed. Many Seriously Injured. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 2

A crowded train from Gidyea Park was coming into the city and crossing the main line on the London side of [?]ford when the Claxton express dashed…

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Dubbo-werris Creek Railway

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 4

Over one hundred extra men will be employed on the Dubbo-Werris Creek railway construction works this week. The earthworks are now almost completed to…

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Railway Matches

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 4

IPSWICH. Saturday.—The Interstate railway matches concluded to-day, when Victoria won the shield Results:— Qneensland v. N.S. Wales: Queensland…

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