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Railways, roads & transport, 1909

9,158 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

BRIDGE The Game and How to Play It

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 3

[This column will appear every Wednesday. Correspondence is invited, and replics to all questions connected with the game and its conduct will be made in the "Star" to any initials or noms de plume which may…

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Train Smash at the Quay. a Man Injured

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

About half-past [?] this afternoon a lorry, a owned by Thomas Elliott, a wool scourer, of Botany, was crossing the tram line at the intersection of Macquarie Place and…

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Card Table. Auction Bridge. Portland and Bath Club Laws

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 9

Writing in the "Pall Mall Gazette," Ernest Bergh[?], the well-known London whist and bridge authority, says: When the Laws of Auction Bridge were last…

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Railway Revenue. £11,150 From Advertisements. What Tram Advertisements Bring In

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

Amongst the miscellaneous sources of revenue in the Railway Department several items contribute a fairly substantial sum. Inquiries this afternoon from the secretary…

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Railway and Tramway Association. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 12

Sir,--Under the above heading you publish a reply to mine of the 18th inst. by the executive. They take exception, to my concluding remarks, and make a number of statements to try and show that they are not…

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Escapees Prom Castlemaine. a Surrender. Secreted in a Goods Train. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 10

Harrison Goodhind, one of the three prisoners who escaped from Castlemaine Gaol on Sunday night, surrendered himself to the Carlton police to-day. After making their escape…

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All Night and Tourist Trams

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

The all-night trams are now recognised Institutions of the metropolis, and have bees an important factor in popularising many of the outlying suburbs. The revenue from these…

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Loeo. Drivers and Firemen Request for Conference. with Railway Commissioners Some Interesting Correspondence

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 5

At the annual general meeting of the Loco. Enginedrivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association, a number of requests were formulated and sent on to the Chief Commissioner for Railways…

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The Watson's Bay Tram

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 4

Mr. W. T. J. Finneran writes:—As the [?] way authorities have the thanks of the Vaucluse Electorate for extending the tram to Watson's Bay Wharf, I feel sure that they will…

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Railway Une Damaged

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

ORANGE, Wednesday.—Further heavy rains fell yesterday, the downpour amounting to about 2in. The fall was particularly useful, and will remove serious apprehensions…

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The Ranks of Labor. Railway Carriage Makers' Affairs. Assistants in Butchers' Shops. Furniture Trade Conference. Builders' Laborers Want More Money

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 8

An announcement was made at a meeting of the general committee of the Amalgamated Coach and Railway Car Makers' Union that caused a good deal of satisfaction among the…

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The Boy and the Tram

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 6

The Tramway Department is exhorting parents to keep their small boys away from the trams, because of the danger to the lads and the no small amount, of trouble and…

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Zig-zag Railway Accident. Three Men Charged with Manslaughter. a Difficulty As Regards Evidence

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

James Bourke. William Henry Fowler, and John Corr were charged at the Parramatta Court with having, on December 9, at Lithgow, caused the death of James W. Costello, the…

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Tram Fare Problems. Should Sections Be Extended?

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 6

The opening of several new tram lines and the financial success of the whole of the metropolitan services have been made the occasion for demanding a cheapening of fares. To…

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Sydney Motorist in England

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 6

Dr. A. R. Marks, the well-known Sydney motorist, who has Just returned from a tour of England and France, in a short conversation, gave some very interesting…

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Motor Cycling Pioneer Club

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 6

The Pioneer Club's annual meeting took place last night at the Sports Club A full report will appear in next issue. Entries closed last night for the [?]…

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Motoring

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 6

A B.S.A. CAR. The handsome and substantial car Illustrated to-day is a make which is only a very recent arrival, Mr. Theo. Marks' 18-23 h.[?] B.S.A…

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Tram Extensions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 8

During the last few days many suburban residents who have never seen a tram pass their doors have been excited by the unusual apparition of a trial trip, and…

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Cycling and Motoring. Enfield Bicycle Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

A five-mile members' road [?]ce will he held over the Homebush course on the 30th inst at 3.30. A onemile track handicap will be held at the union's carnival at the Sports Ground on February 6. Riders using…

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Motor-boating

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 57

Two motor boat races figure on the programme for the Anniversary regatta, and motor boating enthusiasts who anticipate taking part should take particular note of the fact that entries must be in the…

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