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Railways, roads & transport, 1906

8,602 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

Chinese Gardener Shot at Lord's-road, Botany. Peculiar Circumstances

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 7

A peculiar shooting case is reported from Botany. A Chinaman named Mow War, 28 years of age, a gardener, residing at Botany, was coming into market yesterday with a…

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The Railway-bondi Junction Tram Service. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 13

Sir,--In a recent issue of your paper you gave publicity to the views of a correspondent who stated that if a few minor alterations were effected at Bond! Junction terminus tho eastern…

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Wellington Vale. Branch Reports—continued. Wire Netting and Freight.—A Petition and a Protest.—A Mining Reserve.— Road Makers

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 13

At the usual monthly meeting there was a fair attendance of members, and Messrs F. J. Thomas, M.P., and W. McCreadie, of the "Glen Innes Guardian," were…

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Crediting the Railway with Increased Value of Crown Lands. To the Editor

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

Sir,—The above is a very important subject, more especially if we take into consideration that one class of people claim that it is population, and population…

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Railway Supplies. Tenders Accepted

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

After considering the annual tenders for supplies required by their department, the Railway Commissioners announced that they had accepted the following, representing…

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The Railway Commissioners

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

Mr. J. Burns, Kent-street, writes:—In the interests of the State, it would be far better to administer the railways in New South Wales through one Commissioner only instead of…

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The Railway Squabble Mr. Thallon Gives Evidence. "Treated As Thouh They Were Nobodies." Labouring Under Extreme Irritation

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the administration of The Railway Department was continued yesterday, Mr. Kirkcaldle's cross examination by Mr. Campbell being continued…

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Railways Inquiry. a Question of Courtesty. "Bunkum" and "Nonsense."

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 4

The Royal Commission, appointed to inquire into the administration of the Railway Department by the Commissioners, particularly with regard by any "inharmonious relations" which…

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Motor Boats

Referee · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

The Motor Boat Club's general monthly meeting was held in the Sports Club on Thursday night last, the commodore, Mr. P. C. Mitchell, presiding. The hon…

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The Future of the Motor-boat

Referee · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

Count Recoups, a great admirer of the motor-boat, writes with enthusiasm of its future in the "London Magazine." As he truly says, the motor-boat is a…

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School of Motoring. Melbourne

Referee · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

The motor mart management, Melbourne, has opened business in Exhibition-street, in the promises that have been occupied for some time past by the…

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Motoring Notes Automobile Club

Referee · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

When the club, on Eight-hour Day, made its big tour to the Illawarra District, members said to themselves with one accord, "We must have a run some day soon to…

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Motoring Enterprise. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 7

The proprietors of Tattersall's Hotel, Glen Innes, have arranged for a motor 'bus service between Glen Innes and Inverell. Two firstclass cars have been secured, and the service…

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Cycling and Motoring. Sydney Thousand Riders. Yesterday's Training

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 12

Notwithstanding the fact that the severe racing on Monday night must have told on some of the competitors, quite a number of them were out yesterday morning and evening training. In addition to the…

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European Motor Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 12

A big programme of sport has been arranged to take place this year on the Continent, whilst in England the events, even of a practical nature, are very few. The French list of contests includes the "Grande…

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Railway Commission. Suppressed Evidence. Queensland Commissioner Examined. a Conversation with Mr. Oliver

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 6

The sitting of the Commission, consisting of Judge Rogers (President), Colonel Burns, and Mr. G. A. Wilson, which is investigating the charges of alleged inharmonious relations…

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Liability of Motor Owners. Stringent Action in Germany. London, March 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 9

The German Government is introducing into the Reichstag a bill to compel the owner of every motor car which may kill a man to provide pensions for the…

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Floods in Queensland. Northern Railway Lines Blocked. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 9

Wind of cyclonic velocity prevailed at Normanton on Saturday afternoon, and continued again during the night. Fortunately the damage done was comparatively trifling. Portions…

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The Railway Commission. Commissioners at Loggerheads

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 607

The proceedings of the Royal Commission which is inquiring into the alleged inharmonious relations existing among the Railway Commissioners have furnished the chief…

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A Motor Airship

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 645

It is just announced that M. Santos Dumont, the celebrated aeronaut, who won the Dutch prize of £3000 for the first flying machine to circle the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, has…

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