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Railways, roads & transport, 1909

9,158 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 250

Waverley's Tram Trouble. Mr. Johnson and the Gag

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 3

The Waverley Council have a grievance against the Railway Commissioners. At a meeting in the local council-chambers last night, some remarks similar to those made on previous occasion were indulged in,…

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Railway Commissioners in the Country

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 8

TEMORA, Tuesday.--The Railway Commissioners arrived this morning. A deputation on, introduced by the Mayor (Ald. Tre[?]e), urged Mr. Johnson to build a subway to connect…

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Western Suburbs Motor Club

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 14

A meeting of the Western Suburbs Motor Club was held at Ashfield on Monday night, when rules were drawn up and passed. The official opening run will be decided upon at a general meeting of members, which is fixed for…

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Motoring. Motor Boat Club of New South Wales

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 14

The next racing carnival and Venetian evening of the Motor Boat Club of New South Wales is, to be held on Saturday March 6, and, Gore Bay having given every satisfaction for the last fixture of the kind, the next…

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Sporting Review. Australian Eleven. Selection Reviewed. Victorian Racing Carnival "The Flying Irishman." Sculling Championship. the Davis Cup. New Zealand Attitude. Training Gallops and Tips. a Nice Bet. Cycling, Motoring, Swimming, Golf, Bowls, Cricket, Football. the Turf

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 13

Arrangements have been made by which a special train will leave sydney al 6.25 a.m. on bebruury 2a fur Goul- burn races, calling a[?] intermediate stations, and returning from Goulburn to Sydney on the evening of the…

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Dundas Bridge

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 8

For some time efforts have been made, both by the Eastwood Progress Association and the Hyde Council, to secure the construction, of a bridge over Brush Farm Gully, the object being…

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Is a Bridge Impracticable?

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 6

Speaking at North Sydney. Mr. David Fell, M.L.A., said he considered a bridge between Sydney and North Sydney was not within the region of practical politics. He could only say…

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Train Age Charge on Coal

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 6

Mr. J. B. Magney writes:—I am sure that it will be news to many, coal consumers in this State that the coal they use bears a higher trainage charge than that used by those in other…

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The Banes of Labor. Railway and Tramway Conference. Hide and Skin Stoke Employees

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 6

The A.W.U. Conference, just concluded, voted £25 to the Sydney Labor Council for the purpose of assisting that body in its campaign against the State-Salvation Army immigration…

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Railways and Tramways Union. Minimum Wage 8s a Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 11

The Railway and Tramway Service Association, which has been sitting for the past few days, brought its conference to an end yesterday. The following resolutions were carried:—…

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Railways and Tramways Conference. Minimum Wage of 8s. Executive and Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 6

The conference of the Railways and Tramways Service Association was brought to a close at the Trades Hall to-day. A resolution was carried urging that the…

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Railways and Tramways Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 4

The conference of the Railways and Tramway Service Association was concluded yesterday. A motion was carried urging that all adult labor should be paid 8s per day. Another motion was carried asking that the…

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The Rule of the Road. Sea Disasters and Their Causes

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 4

It is perfectly well known among oil sorts and conditions of men that there never was an Act of Parliament framed through which a coach and four could not be driven, and…

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Crookwell to Cowra. Railway Desired

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

A numerously-attended deputation, representing the Crook well to Cowra Railway League, was introduced to the Minister for Works this morning by Mr. Nielsen, M.L.A. Messrs. D…

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Our Muddled Railway Station

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 6

Mr. R. M'Millan writes:—The amount of pride that is manifested in our Central Station is perfectly amazing. It would, no doubt, be a great station if it were finished, as it was…

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Railway Deviation Wanted

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 5

The Minister for Works was this afternoon asked by a deputation, introduced by Mr. Fallick, M.L.A., that the proposal for a railway deviation between Morriseett and Miambah…

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Railway Mishap. Trains Delayed at Albury. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 7

An accident occured last night at Albury railway station. The first express bearing the English mail, arrived a little late. As it was pulling out to make room for the second…

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Agricultural Railway Opened

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 7

The new agricultural railway line from Na[?] rogine to Wickopin was opened yesterday. This is the first section of a line which, it is hoped, will eventually be extended to Kellerberrin…

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Country News. Railway Requirements. Mundooran

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 11

A representative meeting was held here on Saturday, when men from as far as 30 miles away attended to discuss the advisability of appointing delegates to meet the Minister for…

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Cycling and Motoring. Adelaide-sydney Relay Ride

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 10

The enthusiastic manner in which hundreds of cyclists have tendered their services to the Dunlop Rubber Company in connection with their forthcoming relay ride from Adelaide to Sydney (1153 miles), during…

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