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Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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Mr. Cusack, M.L.A, Feted Social at Tumbarumba. "Railway to Be Continued." Mr. Griffith's Assurance. Tumbarumba

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

A smoke social was tendered to Mr. Cusack, M.L.A., at the Shire Hall last night. Over 100 were present, including many prominent Liberals…

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Victorian Bush Fires. Big Bridge Destroyed Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

The bush fires in the neighbourhood of the Plenty ranges, which have been raging for the last 3 weeks, are causing considerable anxiety to settlers…

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Tramwaymens Wages Taken Revolver and "Burglar Alarm" Ignored. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

A daring robbery was committed at the Rushcutters Bay tram depot last night, when despite the presence of a clerk who had a loaded revolver close…

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Telegraphic. a Clever Robbery Tram Depot Robbed. Sydney, Friday night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

A daring robbery took place at the Rushcutters 'Bay tram depot last night. A thief who evidently knew tho ways of the office placed wedges under the…

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Wagga-tumbarumba Railway

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

At the meeting of the Coreinbob Progress Association on Saturday, Mr E. Sullivan (president) brought forward railway matters. On the…

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Notice to Railway Men. Re-engagement at Former Grades. Johannesburg

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The Minister for Railway has issued a notice to the railway men who are still on strike, that those desirous of re-employment must apply to their…

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The Motor Cospiracy Case

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 2

The case in which a number of motor car manufactures and exportors were charged with having conspired to defrand the Australian…

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Labor Member Arrested. Railway Men Resume Work. Capetown

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 3

Williams, the Labor member for the Rand Municipality, was arrested at Johannesburg, and the reef is now quieter…

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Full Train Service Restored. Pretoria

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

A full train service is now running for the first time since the commencement of the strike. One hundred men have resumed work at the…

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Series of Tragedies Doctor Falls From Train. Death of a Young Swiss. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

The body of Dr. T. S. Hutchings, a visitor from Victoria, was found in a terribly mutilated condition on the railway line near Breadalbane. The…

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South African Crisis Line Tampered With, More Railway Men at Work. Pretoria

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

A night guard, patrolling the railway line on the Natal and Transvaal border, found a man tampering with the track. Two shots were fired…

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Doctor Killed Falls From a Train. Goulburn

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 2

A shocking railway accident occurred near Breadalbane early yesterday morning, the victim being Dr. T. S. Hutchings, residing at Euroa,…

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Railway Smash at Lawson. Lawson

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 3

A railway smash occurred here early this morning. Since the opening of the Glenbrook deviation the pushup engine on most…

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A Successful Motor Car Firm

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 4

Most people remember when Mr. W. San[?]ford transferred the Lithgow Iron Workers to G. and C. Hoskins, Ltd When this occurred Mr Boy Sand[?] well to…

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Bridge Over Murrumbidgee. £12,000 Wanted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

A deputation from the Murrumbidgee and Carrathool Shire Councils, introduced by Mr. P. M'Garry, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Works for…

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Successful Motor Car Firm

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 8

Most people remember when Mr. W. Sandford transferred the Lithgow Ironworks to G. and C. Hoskins, Ltd. When this occurred…

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Foolproof Railways. Report on Aisgill Smash. Major Pringle's Proposals

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

Mojor J. W. Pringle's report to the Board of Trade of the Alsgill disaster is a remarkable endorsement of the demands of the public of railways that are more nearly…

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Combaning-Methul Railway League

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the above was held at the Springwood Hotel on Saturday last, there being an attendance of…

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Motor Light Case

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3

Alfred Roach was proceeded against for driving a motor car on the night of 7th inst. without a tail light. Mr. W. E. Matthews appeared for…

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A Successful Motor Car Firm

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

Most people remember when Mr. W. Sandford transferred the Lithgow Ironworks to G. and C. Hoskins, Ltd. When this occurred…

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