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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

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Motor Car Fatality. Drives Charged with Manslaughter

Northern Star · Monday 30 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Annie Jane Davis (41), a widow, residing at 146 Addison road, Manly, was knocked down by a motor car yesterday, and died a few minutes later…

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Tacks on Racecourse Road

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 4

On Saturday a despicable act was committed by a person or persons by the distribution in patches of half inch tacks on the road leading to the racecourse with the…

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Bolshies at Casino. Railway Safe Blown Open

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 2

Burglars forced an entry to tho station-master's office at the Casino railway station at an early hour on Friday morning, but after blowing out the lock of an…

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Another Motor Accident

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 2

A motor car accident, which fortunately did not cause much damage or injury, occurred at Sexton's Hill on Sunday morning. Two service cars,…

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Railway Commissioner's Removal. Government Inaction Criticised

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Members of the A.L.P. to-day criticised the inaction of the Government in regard to the removal of Mr. Fraser, Chief Railway Commissioner. It was…

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The Railway Services

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 4

When North Coast people talk of the railway services as they affect this area they are apt to do so in a somewhat wrathful strain. The reason is that their claims have not in…

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Cudgen Headland Road

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 4

It is notified in the Government Gazette that part of road from Wommin Bay to Cudgen Headland extending south-easterly from road, at north-west…

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Cycle Road Race

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 5

A race was run on Saturday last in connection with Casino club over the Irvington course and resulted as follows:—R. Brewster, 1min. 25sec. (riding timer 13…

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Local and General. Middle Arm Bridge

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 4

The President of the Tweed Shire (Cr. G. Parker) telegraphed from Sydney yesterday that tenders were being called for the construction of the Middle Arm…

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Revolver Shots. Condong[?]road Sensation Police Search in the Dark

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 3

A sensation was caused on the Condong road about a mile and a half below Murwillumbah on Saturday night by a man [?]ring shots from a…

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Road to Ruin. "Go Slow" and Shorter Hours. Industrial Danger

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

The relationship between labour and capital provided the theme of an arresting speech at the Anniversary day regatta luncheon in Sydney by Mr. A…

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Tram Driver Injured

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—It is asserted that Patrick O'Neill, a tram conductor, was jabbed in the face with a broken bottle, and he was admitted to…

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Tram Runs Amok Thirteen Passengers Injured. Newcastle

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 5

An engine of a steam tram travelling from Newcastle to Wallsend left the rails at a crossing near Wallsend yesterday afternoon…

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Increased Losses. Gbafton-tweed Railway. Higher Running Costs

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 7

As a result of the increase in the basic wage in 1919-20, the enhanced price of materials, and additional interest due to slightly greater capital…

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The Railways. Union Control. Twenty-three Demands

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 7

The members of the State branch of the Australian Workers' Union are making a big effort to secure control of the railways. They have served a series of…

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Fire at Motor Garage

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--A fire at Newtown early this morning severely damaged the motor works and contents of Propert's garage…

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Broken Bottle. Used on Tram Conductor

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY. Tuesday.--Patrick O'Neill[?] 35, a tram conductor, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital early this morning suffering from extensive jagged wounds…

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Red [?]ape Railwayman's Annual Leave. a Wedding Postponed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 4

The wedding of Mr. John Conroy and Miss Hilda Condon, which was to have taken place in Glen Innes on Wednesday morning last, did not eventuate…

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Tram Derailed. Thirteen People Injured

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The engine of a steam tram from Newcastle to West Wallsend left the rails at Wallsend crossing yesterday, ran down an…

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Tram Conductor Assaulted. Hit with Broken Bottle. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 5

Patrick O'Neill, tram conductor was admitted to the hospital early this morning with a severe lacerated face. O'Neill is stated to have been the victim…

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