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Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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John Bridge and Co., Limited

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 9

During the week a good inquiry has ruled for the very small quantity of wool available in this market. Perhaps never before at this time of the year have…

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Scene in Abattoir-road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

Thousands of people flocked to the fire from all parts of the city, and by midnight every spot from which it could be viewed was lined wi[?] spectators. While the general public…

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Mrs. R. Abrahams. St. John's Road, Glebe

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

Will be pleased to communicate with persons requiring a monthly nurse. English and Colonial experience…

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Killed by a Train. Woman Run Over. Early Morning Tragedy

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 4

Early this morning a fatal accident occurred at the Illawarra railway junction, near Eveleigh. It appears that a woman, whose identity is as yet unknown, was knocked…

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Sensation at Eveleigh. Woman's Shocking Suicide, Throws Herself in Front of a Train

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

An elderly woman, whose name is unknown, committed suicide in a most sensational manner at Eveleigh Station to-day by throwing herself in front of a train. It was bound for…

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Shearers' Railway Fares

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 11

A deputation from the Australian Workers' Union waited upon the Railway Commissioners last week, and asked that when shearers travelled by train tickets should…

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Railways Inquiry. Inharmonious Relationship. Mr. Oliver and His Colleagues. Some Legal Manoeuvring

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

The Royal Commission appointed to investiate various matters in connection with the aducinistration of the New South wales Railways Judge Rogers, Mr. G. A. Wilson,…

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Manly Tramway

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 4

A deputation consisting of the Mayor and several residents of Manly waited on the Rail-way Commissioners yesterday in regard to the local tramway, and urged that an improved…

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Cycling and Motoring. the Sydney Thousand

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

The handicaps for the events other than the Sydney Thousand for next month's cycling carnival, will be declared to-day. As the men engaged in these cyents are already handicapped for the "Thousand" the…

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New Motor Cycles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

The Austral Cycle Agency has landed a shipment of the latest "Ariel" motor cycles. These machines received favourable criticism at the late London show, and on account of their low seat and bsckward…

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The Perfection of Motors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

There are still many people who think a motor car will, after the engine has been started, go on working without any further attention than the occasicnel renewal of fuel [?] water. It is surprising…

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Record Railway Receipts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

The railway receipts for January amounted to £401,944, the highest ever earned in one month, and £61,525 more than the receipts for January last year. For the seven months…

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Manly Tramway Facilities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 3

A deputation, representing the Borough Council of Manly, and a number of residents, waited upon the Railway Commissioners yesterday to urge an improved service of trams…

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Cook's River Tram Accident

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 4

The Cook's River tram accident, which happened last Tuesday evening, has proved fatal. The man, whose identity has not yet been ascertained, died at the Prince Alfred…

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Manly Tramway. Deputation to the Commissioners

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 7

A deputation, consisting of the Mayor (Mr. Quirk) and several residents of Manly, waited on the Railway Commissioners yesterday morning in regard to the local tramway, and…

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Motor Boat Club

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 7

The general monthly meeting of members of the Motor Boat Club of N.S.W. will be held at the Sports Club on Thursday next, March 1, at 8 p.m. The business includes a…

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Proposed Tramways

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

In the work of tramway construction, there has been a considerable easing off during the last year or two, but in view of the improved times and the increasing revenue, the…

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Railway Scholarships

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

The intention of the Railway Commissioners to establish scholarships in connection with the jubilee has been announced. It is proposed that two of these scholarships shall be arranged for,…

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Railway Inquiry Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

The Railway Inquiry Commission will resume its sittings at 11.30 this morning. It will be remembered that the vacancy on the commission through the resignation of Mr. Knox was filled…

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Tramway Management. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 3

Sir.--I notice the Railway Commissioners have improved the traffic arrangements on the eastern suburbs line. The altered route should prove a convenience to the travelling public…

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