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Railways, roads & transport, 1924

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Railway Accidents. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

Two carriages on the early morning train from Sydney to Lakemba jumped the rails just beyond the Sydenham railway station. Crashing…

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Proposed Railway. Public Works Committee to Visit Rand

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has been officially advised by the secretary of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Mr. A. Blenkin, that…

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Motor Driver in Trouble

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

James Bertram Craddock was charged with that he did, on 8th December, at Beckom, being in charge of a motor car, drive same at night…

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Railway Diversions. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 1

Two carriages on an empty passengers train jumped the [?] station at 8 O’clock this morning and, crashing together, lurched…

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North Shore Bridge

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 2

A message from Sydney states that it is reported that the English firm of Dorman. Long and Company has been recommended as the successful…

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Harbor Bridge Accepted Tender. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

Although not officially stated, it is generally understood in Government c[?]reies that the tender of Dorman Long and Company has been…

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What's the Matter? Bridge Tenders Held Up Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 2

It is possible that the result of the harbor bridge tenders may be delayed beyond next week. Three of the tenderers have…

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The North Shore Bridge Mr. Ball's Report. Decision Next Tuesday. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

Most ministers have now read Mr. Ball's report on the North Shore bridge tenders. The general opinion is that a decision will certainly…

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British Dockers' Strike All Ports Idle Except London. Violence at Smithfield Market. Railwaymen Support Strikers. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 2

Whereas work at most other ports is at a standstill, approximately 3,000 men were working in the London docks today, this being one-fifth of the…

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Police Court Sequel Sensational Motor Accident at Heathcote. a Stolen Dodge. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

The sequel to the sensational motor accident at Heathcote on Sunday, when nine persons were injured, was the appearance at the Kogarah court…

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Our Bad Roads

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

On present day showing the commission has fallen into a deep rut and things are being allowed to just drift along. Very little is being…

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Main Roads Vote

The Daily Express · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Mr R. .T. Ball, M.L.A. has been informed ln response to his representations that the Minister for Local Government has approved of an additional…

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Special Roads Grant

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., Minister for Works and Railways, has made representations on behalf of the Tumbarumba Shire Council in connection with…

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Roads and Bridges

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

THE Shire Councillors and members of the local press paid a visit to Hillas' Creek on Wednesday and the state of affairs, there quite…

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North Shore Bridge

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Tenders for the Harbour Bridge were considered by the cabinet Tuesday. Although the Minister for works submitted a recommendation…

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North Shore Bridge Contract

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

[?] renders throughout the world for the construction of the North Shore Bridge. The method adopted was somewhat…

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The Bridge Tender Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

Most of the Ministers have now read Mr. R. T. Ball’s report on the Bridge tenders and general impression is that a decision will be reach…

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Best Street Bridge Work to Be Commenced

The Daily Express · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

About 12 months ago railway [?]es including the Chief Engineer visited Wagga and discussed with the Municipal. Shire and Show…

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Mystery Solved Train Wrecking in Japan London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

A Reuter message from Tokio says that, with the arrest and confession of Tenanjiro Naruse, a farmer residing in the neighborhood of…

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North Shore Bridge. . Decision Expected by Tuesday. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Most ministers have now read Mr. R. T-. Ball's report on the North Shore bridge tenders and the general opinion is that a decision will…

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