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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Overseas Labor. Railwaymen's Conference. (Renter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The peace of the railway world depends upon the happenings of the next few days. Trade union leaders are divided as regards the outcome of the task…

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Sinn Fein Outrages. Aeroplane Patrol. Hand Grenades in Play. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 3

Military aeroplanes are patrolling throughout [?]land, particularly in the neighborhood of Carrig Twohill to prevent further assemblies and recurrences…

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Coal Gas Fob Motor Cars

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 4

Very important results have been reached by the committee appointed by the British Government to examine the feasibility of using ordinary town gas…

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British Railwaymen. Almost Unanimous Rejection of Terms. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 3

Twenty-three branches of the railway men have so far rejected the new terms and only two have accepted…

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Overseas Labor. Railway Men's Strike. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 5

PARIS, Tuesday.—The railway men's new revolt is spreading Twenty-three branches have rejected the Government's terms. Some demand a minimum of 70s…

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Railway Fares and Freights

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

A comparison has been made of the recent rise in railway fares and freights in New South Wales and Queensland, from which it would…

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Coal Gas for Motor Gars

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 7

Very important results Have been reached by the committee appointed by the British Government to examine the feasibility of using…

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General Birdwood's Visit. Arrangements for Reception at Melbourne. Free Passes on Railway for Soldiers. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 3

Five military bands drawn from the force of training battalions will supply martial music as General Birdwood passes down the avenue of honor for returned…

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Railway Freights Condemned

Northern Star · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. John Storey declares the effect of the new railway, scale is prejudicial to industry. The new rates would make it impossible for an industry to exist…

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British Labor. Railwaymen Again Dissatisfied. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. Walsh states the railwaymen almost solidly rejected the Government's terms. Several branches have instructed their delegates to the…

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Cherry Tree Road. (To the Editor.)

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 6

Sir,--At the last meeting of Tomki Shire Council, a letter was read from Upper Mongogarie branch of the P.P. Union asking why a sum of money…

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British Railwaymen. Leaders Aware of their Responsibility. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 5

J. H. Thomas, speaking at Kettering, said that the press had expressed the opinion not to advise the railwaymen on wages proposals. They were alarmed at…

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Railway Troubles

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.--Mr. J. H. Thomas, speaking at Kettering, said the press had expressed an opinion adverse to the railwayman on the…

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Telegraphic News. Railway Freights. and the Iron Industry

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--Hoskins Bros. have expressed their willingness to recommend operations at the Lithgow ironworks provided that the Broken…

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Railway Revenue

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. G. Mitchell, stationmaster, kindly furnishes us with the follow return of revenue for the month of December, 1919: 706 passengers…

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Overseas Labor. Railway Men's Trouble. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—There is promise of a prolonged railway men's conference. It is now regarded as practically certain that the Government's offer will be referred back…

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RUSSIA. Road to Afghanistan and Indian Frontier Open. A Dangerous Situation Possible. Strong Anti-British Propaganda. ALLAHABAH

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 3

With the entry of the Bolsheviks into Bokhara the road to Afghanistan and the Indian frontier is now open. It is expected that the Bolsheviks will shortly…

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Railway Pimping. Allegations Made at Soldiers' Conference. ORANGE

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 3

At the conference of the Western branches of the Returned Soldiers' Imperial League to-day, extraordinary allegations were made, Mr. Watson, a…

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Extraordinary Allegations. Railway Department's Tactics

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Extraordinary allegations were made at a conference of the Western brandies of the Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia at…

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Thrilling Experience. Motor Launch Breaks Down

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The engine of a launch broke down while off Barranjoey, and the occupants, J. and C. Daly, had a trying experience. Although within sight of Barranjoey…

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