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Railways, roads & transport, 1903

6,762 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Railway Employees. the Annual Conference. Important Resolutions. Eight Hours for Railway Men. Manufacture of Rolling Stock by Outside Firms. the Day-labour System Advocated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 5

The annual conference of the delegates from the various branches of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association which opened on Monday morning last continued its sittings through…

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Tram Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 8

Shortly before 6 o'clock last night a newsboy named John Donchey, 12, living at Wattle-street, Ultimo, was running across George-street West, near Abercrombio-street, when he was knocked down…

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Railway Institute Horticultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 5

The monthly meeting of this society was held at the Railway Institute on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. M. Lackey. On the motion of Mr. Firkin it was decided to…

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In Oxford-street. 'Bus and Tram Collision

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 5

John Spencer, 'bus proprietor, of Gurner-street, Paddington, proceeded against the New South Wales Railway Commissioners in the District Court to-day, before Judge…

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Railway Service Association. the Annual Meeting. Classification of Employees Urged. Station Officers and the Postal Department. Minimum Rates and Sunday Work

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 3

The twelfth annual meeting of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association opened at the Trades-hall on Monday morning, was brought to a close at 6 p.m…

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Railway Horticultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Railway institute Horticultural Society was held at the Railway Institute on Tuesday, the chair being occupied by Mr. W. M. Lackey. On the motion of Mr. Firkin, it was decided to approach…

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Tram Accident in George-street West

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 3

A newsboy named John Denchey (12), living with his mother in Wattle-street, city, was running across George-street West, near Abercrombie-street, about 5.40 yesterday afternoon,…

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An Electric Railway in Japan. Sir Malcolm M'eacharn's Syndicate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 7

TOKYO, January 23.--Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn, of Messrs. M'Ilwraith, M'Eacuarn and Co., of London and Melbourne has acting on behalf of a British syndicate, almost concluded an…

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Balmain Tramway Grievances

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have informed Balmain Council that no re-arrangement of the sections in connection with the local train can be made, nor can a through 3d fare from the end of…

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More Money Wanted for Roads

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

ARMIDALE, Thursday.--The municipal council received a letter from the Department of Public Works, seeking information as to whether any special efforts were being made by the…

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John Bridge and Co., Limited

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

On Monday we brought forward the largest catalogue of the week, consisting of 3,838 bales, comprised in which were some good to super wools in the grease, and also some nice parcels…

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And the Train Was Wrecked

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

"There is a train of thought passing through my head at this moment, said the self-appointed lecturer. "That's right." said a voice from the…

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Railway and Tramway Service Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

The following have been elected as the council of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association for the ensuing 12 months:—Traffic Department, Messrs W. Spicer-Shortt, Cook…

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Trans-australian Railway Line. Views of a South Australian. Conflicting State Interests. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 6

Mr. W. J. Sowden, editor of the South Australian "Register," is at present in Perth. Although Mr. Sowden had only been a few hours in Perth he was enthusiastic in his admiration of what he had seen…

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The Walgeit Railway. Slow Progress with Day Labour. Walgett

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 8

Railway construction matters are quite dead at this end. It is stated that very slow progress has been made, only about 12 miles of rails being laid. The day labour system is not working satisfactorily…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) a Street Accident. Spencer v. Railway Commissioners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

In this case his Honor delivered his reserved judgment. The plaintiff, John Spencer, who is an omnibus proprietor, claimed £50 for loss and damages sustained by him on account of a…

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Tram Accidents. a Suggestion

The Australian Star · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 4

Another accident happened on the tram line near the railway station last night, and though no serious consequences followed, yet it is worthy of attention on the part of the…

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Licenses for Tram-cars

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 6

As the outcome of a conference of the metropolitan municipalities concerned, it is likely that tho City Council will appeal to the Privy Council against the decision of the Full Court…

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Railway Service Association

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

The result of tho election to the council of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association has been announced as follows:--Traffic department, Messrs. W. Spicer Shotr, Cook…

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South Head Tramline

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

The proposal to duplicate the South Head tramline was cursorily discussed at the last meeting of the Woollahra Borough Council. Some portions of the thoroughfare are rather narrow,…

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