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Railways, roads & transport, 1912

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Inadequate Railway Service

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

A movement which emanates from Temora has for its object the fonnation of a "Producers and Traders". Association for Southern New South…

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Tumbarumba Railway. Arranging for Sod Turning Ceremonies. the Subscription List. Canvassers for the Country

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 3

The committee arranging for the ceremony of turning the first sod of the Wagga to Tumbarumba Railway and for the presentations to Messrs…

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The Wagga-tumbarumba Railway Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 23rd. Loyal Local Financial Assistance. Arrangements Being Prepared

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee appointed to make arrangements for the celebrations in connection with the opening of the Wagga-Tumbarumba…

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Railway Rumors

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

A few days ago it was reported in Wagga that the men engaged on the Wagga to Tumbarumba railway works had gone out on strike. As a…

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Tumbarumba Railway

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

Excellent progress is being made with the work of constructing the branch railway line from Wagga to Tumbarumba. The men now…

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N.s.w. Railway and Tramway Association

The Worker · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 18

At the annual conference of the N.S.W. Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, the general secretary's report showed an increase of…

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New Railways. Barellan to Mirool. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 2

Before the Assembly rose this morning bills were introduced for the construction of lines of railway from Barellan to Mirool; and Galong to…

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Shocking Tram Fatality. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 2

While a Racecourse tram was dashing along Elizabeth-street this afternoon an unknown man ran across the road and made a jump for the step of…

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Railway Superannuation

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 3

At a meeting in connection with the Railway Superannuation Act, fifteen officers over 60 years of age and six officers under 60 years of age were…

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State Parliament. Mr. Wade's Motion Lost. Barrellan-merool Railway Bill. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 5

Mr. Wade's-motion was lost by 33 to 23. While the division was being, taken the Speaker directed the attention…

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Fatal Tram Accident Passenger Decapitated. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 5

A young man, aged about 26, who is as yet unidentified attempted to board a racecourse-bound tram in Elisabeth street at 1 o'clock this afternoon. He…

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N.s.w. Electric Crane, Winch, and Motor Drivers. Wages Board Constituted

The Worker · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 4

On the application of Mr. H. A. Mitchell, general secretary of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association. Judge Scholes in the Industrial Court at Sydney…

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The Brisbane Strike. Victory on the Badge Question. Tramway Men Win in the Arbitration Court. Judge Higgins' Indictment of the Attempt to Suppress Unionism

The Worker · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 17

The President of the Federal Arbitration Court, Mr. Justice Higgins, gave his judgment in the Tramway case on Tuesday, finding on all points (except that of…

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The Goal Strike. Doings at the Conference. 38,000 Men Already Striking Train Stoned at Chesterfield. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

After the Prime Minister's address, Mr. Lloyd George asked questions, including, who will guarantee a minimum wage when a miner takes a…

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Tumbarumba Railway

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 8

GOOD progress is being made on the Wagga-Tumbarumba railway line. About half-a-mile of the earth works and three-quarters of a mile…

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Record Motor Ride. the Vanderbilt Cup

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 7

Ralph Mulford, by winning the vanderbilt Cup motor race at Savannah at an average speed of 73.2 miles an hour, not only created a speed record…

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Reducing Railway Traffic

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

The railway companies are reducing their passengers service from Monday…

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Railway Commissioner. Friction with the Ministry. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

Serious friction exists between Mr. Johnson, Chief Railway Commissioner, and the Ministry. The Ministry requested Mr. Johnson to…

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Railway Commissioner. Friction with Ministry. Action Regarded As Defiance. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

It is understood serious friction exists between Mr. Johnson, Chief Railway Commissioner, and the Ministry. The trouble has been brewing for…

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Terrific Storm. Bursts Over Sydney. People Struck by Lightning. Four Inches of Rain in Two Hours. Tram Cabs Fired. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

This Afternoon's storm in the city was one of the most violent on record. Four inches of rain fell in two hours. The lightning was…

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