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Railways, roads & transport, 1918

636 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 32

He Saved the Train

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

A thrilling story was that of a stoker who told how be saved an express train in A[?] after the sudden death of the [?]ver. As is customary on many…

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Sydney Woo IMkaret. Regular Supporters Sidetracked Emphatic Protest From John Bridge

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

John Bridge and Co. Ltd., write:— "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side Tracked. Emphatic Protest from "John Bridge

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

JOHN BRIDGE and Co. LTD., write: "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely…

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Sydney Wool Market Regular Supporters Side Tracked. Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

John Bridge and Co, Ltd, write:-- We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side Tracked. Emphatic Protest From “John Bridge.”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

John Bridge and Co. Ltd. write:— We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed to utter timely…

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Railway Tragedy. Unknown Man Mutilated. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The mutilated body of a man was found eat an early hour this morning on the railway between Blacktown and Seven Hills, Both feet and hands had…

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Railway Robbery. Night Watchman Arrested. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

Detectives arrested William Henry, Ferguson, the night officer at Darlington railway station, in connection with the recent safe robbery there, when £126…

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Local and General. Our Railway Stations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The following is from the Premier's Office: Dear Mr. Dickson,—Adverting to my letter of recent date respecting…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Sidetracked! Emphatic Protect From "John Bridge."

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

John Bridge & Co., Ltd , write:— "We Lave never failed, when the true interests of woolgrowers have been assailed, to utter timely warning…

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Hillas Creek Bridge

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

The President said the engineer was of opinion that temporary repairs could be effected to the present structure at a cost…

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Assaulted on a Tram. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

John Walker, a laborer, was assaulted in a tram at Alexandria, resulting in his being run over by a tram and narrowly escaping death. All the fingers…

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Fatal Collision. Bicycle and Tramcar. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

A fatal incident incurred at Darlinghurst as the result of a collision between a motor cycle and a tram. Harry Merrick, of Boyce-street, Gibbe, was…

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Henty-biilabong Railway. Financed by Syndicate. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

The Minister for Works has signed an agreement with a representative of a syndicate for the completion of the railway extension from Henty to…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side-tracked. Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 3

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., writs:— "We have never failed, when the true interests of woolgrowers has been assailed, to utter timely warning and…

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State Cabinet. Serious Disagreements. Railway Construction

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

While there has been only the flimsiest excuse for the suggestions recently made that there is a "cave" within the State National party,…

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General Railway Strike. Outbreaks in South America. Buenos Aires

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

A general railroad strike was called and was followed by wild outbreaks, the tracks being wrecked. Troops are being rushed to the scene…

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Victorian Railwaymen. Limited Increased Pay. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

The State Cabinet has decided not to exceed £100,000 this year in respect to railway men's claims for increased pay…

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State Parliament. Coal Contract. Foodstuffs for America. Railway Construction Policy. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, in reply to Dr. Arthur (Middle Harbor), the Premier said the question of commandeering coastal ships of sufficient…

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Items of News. Train Alteration

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

Commencing on Monday next, February 18, the present 7 p.m. train from Junee (South-west) will run to the following altered time:—Junee, depart,…

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[?] Bicycles Into Motors

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 7

A compact power outfit for converting an ordinary bicycle into a motor driven machine has been invented. This outfit can be readily attached…

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