The Motor Traffic
The following passengers have travelled from the district per New England motors since Monday:— Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Pienningworth, Mrs…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1917
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Railway Construction
The Railways Amending Act, which will come into operation at an early date, provides that new lines are to be constructed under…
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The work of electrifying the Illawarra suburban railway as far as Hurstville, and the Bankstown line will probably be put in hand…
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There have been numerous instances, since the Dodge Brothers car was put on the Australian market towards the closing part of last year, where it has…
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Eleven persons were killed, and forty injured by a railway accident near Rathe station, between Edinourgh and Glasgow, when a crowded…
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LONDON, Wednesday. -- It is reported that four persons were killed and 25 injured in a collision between a tram of holiday-makers and a light engine between Edinburgh and…
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SYDNEY, Friday. -- Mrs. F. Romberg, a visitor to Sydney from Charters Towers, reported to the police the loss of money and jewellery, valued at £150, which she left in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Queensland Flood Trolly Service to Clermont. Northern Railway Services. A Cancellation BRISBANE
A trolly service is being inaugurated between Capella and Clermont. AS the Northern Railway is several feet under water in some places,…
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LONDON, Sunday. -- The Admiralty reports that naval aeroplanes attacked and wrecked one span of the Culeliburgas railway bridge over the Maritza River…
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SYDNEY, Sunday. -- Mrs. Alice Brans combe, a resident of Woollahra, was run over by a train at Tascot station, near Gosford, and was killed instantly. She and her…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cow Charges an Aeroplane. Feat That Led to Capture of German Airmen
The Kieff "Vestnik" publishes an amusing story concerning a cow which defeated the operations of two German aviators near Luck. A number of German airmen, whose views…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Serious Motor Accident. a Boy Killed--Another Seriously Injured. SYDNEY
As the result of a motor accident, which occurred at Newtown this morning, a nine-year-old boy was killed and another boy was admitted to Prince…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Treacherous Greeks. Railway Bridges Destroyed. To Prevent Moving Troops. An Americaa Complaint. LONDON
The ''Daily Telegraph'' correspondent at the Piraeus telegraphs that reservists blew up the railway bridges south of Larissa to prevent the transport of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Railways. Refreshment Rooms and Workshops. Mr. Hoyle Going Abroad
SYDNEY, Saturday. -- It is reported that Mr. Boyle, ex-Minister for Railways, intends to proceed to America and England to inquire into the subjects of railway refreshment…
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MELBOURNE, Saturday. -- It is believed the trans-Australian railway will be open for traffic about July next…
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A rather serious accident occurred at the corner of Molesworth and Woodlark streets about 11.15 on Saturday morning, when Mr. Jules Joubert was knocked down by a motor…
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SYDNEY, Saturday. -- As the result of a motor accident this morning in King-street, Newtown, a five-year-old girl named Marie Quinn was killed instantly, and another child…
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CAIRO, Friday. -- A broad gauge railway from the Canal yesterday reached El Arish. The last 15 miles was constructed in 15 days, being a remarkable performance considering…
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PARIS, Sunday.--The Paris "Matin" says Greece promised the Entente Ministers to repair Larissa bridge in 48 hours…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In France. Artillery Operations. Aeroplane Bombardments
LONDON, Sunday.--A French communique reports :--Bombing encounters occurred west of, the Meuse, where our artillery frequently bombarded the northern slopes of Hill 285 and…
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