Black Cat's Ride. Travels 154 Miles on Mail Train
Evening News · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 5
The driver of the 9.15 p.m. mail train form Paddington, London to Swindon, had an unauthorised passenger on his engine one night recently, and believes that he will be lucky for…
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The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 9
During the recent drought the Railway Commissioners dealt liberally with pastoralists and settlers in connection with the carriage of stock and seed wheat, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →South Australian Railways Stocked. Adelaide
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6
Naturally the Railway Commissioner (Mr. B. G. Pendleton) is watching the progress of events in connection with the coal strike at Newcastle, but he is not at present much…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland Parliament. the Etheridge Railway. Brisbane
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4
In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Home Secretary introduced the two electoral measures. The Premier moved to suspend the Standing Orders, so tis to dispense with an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →English Cycle and Motor Show
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4
What may be termed the show of the year in England for motor cycles, bicycles, and motor cars, took place a short time ago at the Agricultural Hall, London. The show is an annual one, and as it is there…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 8
Another Victor oil launch has just been completed, and shipped to the islands, to the order of Messrs. Burns, Philp, Ltd. The launch is a duplicate of a Victor launch supplied to Messrs. Burns, Philp, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cycling and Motoring. Arrival of Cycling Champions
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4
A big contingent of interstate racing cyclists, as well as the American, Lawson, arrived by express [?]om Melbourne yesterday. MacFarland missed the boat, and will not arrive before next Tuesday week…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victoria. Competitive Railway Rates. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 7
The New South Wales Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Oliver, Kirkcaldie, and Fehon, accompanied by the Chief Traffic Manager, Mr. Harper, arrived in Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Experiences of a Railway Stationmaster. a Graphic Narrative. Splendid Work of Permanent Way Men
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 7
Although the railways will be considerable sufferers by the extensive bush fires, principally in the way of fencing destroyed, It is a matter of congratulation that the results…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Rates. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE
The Australian Star · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6
The New South Wales Railway Commissioners are conferring with the Victorian authorities concerning competitive railway rates, and a favourable result is expected…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Tramway Deathtrap. North Sydney Jumpists. and Circular Quay Hurdles
The Australian Star · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4
Persons crossing from the Circular Quay, ferries from North Sydney of a morning are usually in a hurry. If anyone doubts this as a fact one need merely see them run…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queensland Parliament. Railway Construction
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6
BRISBANE, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier moved that be much of the standing orders be suspended as required the adoption of the Address-in-Reply and to…
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The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6
Mr. C. Oliver, Chief Commissioner of the New South Wales Railways, accompanied by Messrs. D. Kirkealdie and H. M. Fehon, commissioners, and Mr. J. Harper, Chief Traffic…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motorists and Cyclists. Their Speed and Control. Drastic Measures Contemplated
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A well-known Melbourne citizen, Mr. Sydney Stott, was, in the District Court to-day, charged with negligently driving a motor-car in the city…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Touring the World by Motor-car. an American Millionaire's Trip
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 7
Mr. Charles J. Glidden, the American millionaire, now engaged in a tour of the world on his motor-car, was a passenger by the Moana on her trip to Australia. He disembarked at Suva,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Saleyards at St. Leonards. Attitude of the Railway Commissioners
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 7
The movement of the northern suburbs municipalities for the establishment of auction sale yards for produce in the premises of St. Leonards railway station appears for the time being…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Heavy Tram Traffic
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4
During the holidays the tram traffic attained to the dignity of a record. On Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, December 31, and New Year's Day as many as 2,171,000 fares were collected…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →About Albury. Damage Estimated at £200,000. a Tramp's Threat
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6
ALBURY, Thursday.--It is estimated that the total damage from the bush fires in this portion of the Riverina will exceed £200,000. A sensational statement has been made by C. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Central' Western Lands. the Road to Prosperity.—fair Rentals, Water Conservation, Light Lines of Railways
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 7
Mr. A. B. Collins, M.L.A., writes:—The landholders in the Western Division have received at the hands of the Western Land Commissioners a most acceptable New…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Closed Roads. (To the Editor of the Nepean Times.)
Nepean Times · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 6
Sir,—I have no doubt many of your readers will be interested to learn that a movement will shortly be initiated to have the obstructions—in the shape of sliprails…
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