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Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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Sanctity of the Sabbath. Deputation to Mr. Cann. "No Royal Road to Righteousness." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 2

A deputation representing the Public Morals Association interviewed the Acting Premier on the question of Sunday observance. All the…

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Local and General News Motor Lorry Destroyed

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 2

The motor lorry of Mr. E. M Gillvrary, which was much damaged by fire twelve months ago, but was re built, was totally destroyed on…

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Dangerous Railway Crossing a Narrow Escape

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 4

A mishap occurred about a quarter of a mile from Reclton railway station on Monday afternoon, which was nearly accompanied by a fatal ending…

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A New Road Dressing

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 3

Through a remarkable scientific discovery made by chemists at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, it has been found that, the dark-colored liquor,…

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Millwood Road F. and S. A.

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 5

A meeting of the Millwood Road branch of the F. and S. Association was held 11th inst, at Mr. F. W. Cox’s residence,…

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By Order of the Czar. Chapter Iv on the Road to Siberia

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 6

Fortunately for Dick Chetwynd's mission be was no stranger to St. Petersburg, and he had had some experience of official life in Russia, during both Peace and war…

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Stamping Out Tramps. Severe French Laws

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 2

"Since November 15 every tramp and vagabond found wandering in France baa been taken into the police stations to be measured and photographed. and sent out with a…

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Typhoid in Railway Camp. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 2

Dr. Suckling, who was sent to Yass o investigate an outbreak of typhoid in the railway camp at the deviation works there, has submitted his report…

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The Tardy Railway

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 2

Last week as published home so reflections from correspondent on the [?] at the [?] works and…

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The Tardy Railway

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 4

Last week as published some [?] from correspondent on the [?] of the [?]…

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Wollundry Lagoon Bridge

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 2

The special committee appointed to consider the suggestion for the construction of a bridge at Trail Street crossing, reported to the…

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"No Royal Road to Righteousness."

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 6

A deputation, representing the Public Morals Association, interviewed the Acting-Premier (Mr. J.H. Cann) on the question of Sunday observance. All…

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Tram-cars Collide. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

Two tram-cars collided at the corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool streets. One car was crowded with passengers, and great confusion…

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Railway Mishap. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

Several carriages of two trains were, damaged at the Central Station this morning as the result of a number of carriages which were being…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Railway Weighbridges

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. E. Crouch presided…

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Railway Accident. Man Killed Near Newcastle. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

William Lilly met with a terrible death at Honeysuckle Point, near Newcastle, this morning. He fell under a truck loaded with coal, and…

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Wagga Tumbarumba Railway

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

The "Tumbarumba Times" has a strong article respecting manner in which the Wagga to Tumbarumba railway has been carried on, and refers to…

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Bad Roads. (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1914 · page 4

Sir,—When reading the account of the last meeting of the Municipal Council I saw a statement that "the works committee intends to make its…

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Rebels' Success. Troop Train Dynamited. Many Officers Killed. Mexico City

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1914 · page 2

The Mexican rebels dynamited a Government troop train carrying infantry. The Whole train was demolished and 55 officers and men were…

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Motor Car Overturned

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1914 · page 2

An accident occurred late on Saturday night to Mr. E. Proctor, of Big Springs, and a companion, who were driving in the former's motor car to…

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