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Railways, roads & transport, 1908

10,327 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 250

The "Figure Bight" Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 14

This railway is a popular attraction at Coogee. Moving pictures exhibited in the new hall are also interesting. Under the condutorship of Mr. C. Helm the Railway Military Band will play to-night at 8 o'clock in Prince…

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Kogarah-sans Souci Tram Extension. the Question of Route

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 6

A deputation representing the Kogaran Municipal Council and the committee of the St. George Cottage Hospital was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday by Mr. J…

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Progressive China. Railway Contract Signed. European Supervision. Anglo-german Financing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--A contract has been signed in Pekin vesting in the Chinese Government the construction and control of the railway from Tien-tsin to the Valley of the…

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The Presidential Campaign. State Control of Mines and Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Mr. W. H. Taft, United States Secretary for War, and the probable Republican candidate for the Presidency, when interrogated, said that…

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Furious Motor Driving. a Fine of £5

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 9

E. S. Turner, of Queen's-place, City, was proceeded against at the Water Police Court yesterday for having driven a motor-car in William-street at a rate faster than eight miles…

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North Shore Bridge

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 4
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Even as the "Pop- kins" mentioned in a famous Disrae[?]an speech [?] a "plan"…

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Conquest of the Air. Triumph of the Aeroplane. Henri Rahman's Experiments. Hopes to Cover 60 Miles an Hour

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 4

The cabled news published yesterday that M. Henri Farman, of Paris, had won the Doutsch- Archdeacon prize of £2000 with his aeroplane was not a surprise to those who have been…

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Railway Clerkships

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 9

Examinations for railway clerkships in the Irish railway service will be held this month (January). The age limits are 16 and 18 years. All Irish boys have a chance to…

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Irish News Mr. Birrell in Berry. Let Bygones Be Bygones. the Report on the Railways

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 9

In a speech at Derry last mouth, Mr. Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated that he was reminded by his friend, Mr. Russell, as as they were driving through Derry, of the…

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Shipping Congestion at Newcastle. Deputations to Railway Commissioner. Proposed Alterations

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Thursday Afternoon.—Mr. T. R. Johnson, Chief Railway Commissioner, and Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Richardson, Assistant Commissioners, visited the city this afternoon,…

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Appalling Calamity. Theatre a Raging Furnace. Fighting for Life. Women Trampled Down. Parents Sacrifice Themselves. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 7

The explosion in connection with a cinematograph which was being worked at an entertainment in the Rhoades Opera House, Boyertown, Pennsylvania, caused…

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Motorist Fined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 3

At the Water Summons Court on Tuesday before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, S. M., E.S Turner man ager of the General Motor Company Queen's-place was proceeded against for driving a motor car in…

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Melbourne to Sydney. a Day's Journey. Motorists' Attempted Record. Melbourne, Thursday Morning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 7

At half-past 2 o'clock this morning H. James and C. B. Kellow propose to leave Melbourne in a 15.20-h.p. Talbot motor car. shod with Dunlop tyres, in the hope of putting…

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Kogarah-sans Souci Tram

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 10

Suggestions as to the route of the proposed extension of the Kogarah-Sans Souci tramline were brought under the notice of the Railway Commissioners yesterday by a…

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Cycling and Motoring. Burwood Cycling Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 10

The Burwood Bicycle Club has arranged to hold a mile track race at Granville on Anniversary Day in conjunction with the Granville Club sports. Entries close on January 18…

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New Motor Car

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 10

The Renault car, made in France, has of recent years been in such demand that the makers have found it impossible to fulfil all their orders. Within the last few days a sample of the 10-14…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. Shire Councils and Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 4

The Immigration League is wise in disclaiming the advocacy of private railways in the country, while continuing its efforts to direct public opinion to the necessity for…

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Motor Racing in 1908

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 10

Preparations are already being made in Continental circles for this year's motor races. Fiat cars will again be seen in all the leading events. Mr. Edge has stated that six-cylinder Napiers can be counted…

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Transcontinental Railway. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 7

Attention is being given by the Home Affairs Department to the forthcoming survey of the railway line to Western Australia, authorised by Parliament. As a preliminary…

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