Railway Traffic. Hung Up at Werris Creek
WERRIS CREEK, Saturday.—Owing to the serious washaways along the northern line north of Werris Creek and- at Quipolly, five miles south of this station, all traffic has been…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1910
10,372 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250
Disastrous Floods. Great Damage in the North. Reported Loss of Life. Railway Likes Under Water. Bridges Swept Away
One of the most disastrous floods of recent years is reported from the North as the result of the recent phenomenal rainfall. Practically the whole of the country between, Maitland and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Manchurian Railway. Neutralisation Opposed
LONDON, Friday Afternoon.—There is a great outcry in Russia against the proposed neutralisation o fthe Manchurlan railway., England has not assented, Sir Edward…
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On Thursday Mr. Mahony, M.L.A., will introduce a deputation to the Minister for Works (Mr. C. A. Lee) for the purpose of advocating the early wood-blocking of Parramatta-road,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Jumped From A. Bridge. West Maitland
Patrick Conroy (70), a well-known resident, who has been suffering for some years from an incurable complaint, attempted to commit suicide this morning by jumping over the…
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"Bye Witness" writes:—It is time something was done by the police in the near western suburbs, Stam[?]ore, Petersham, and Liechhardt, to put a stop to the now frequent misconduct of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Floods at Inverell. Railway Line Wrecked
Very considerable damage was caused by the floods in the Inverell district. The rise in the Gwydir River was the highest ever recorded, and the great volume of waters…
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At a meeting of the Coff's Harbor Railway League, in the local School of Arts, a letter was received from Mr. Briner, M.L.A., starting that the Public works committee was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mails Delayed. Railway Washaways. Department's Arranctements
The Postal Department advises that, owing to railway washaways, the Brisbane express, due here on Saturday at 11.10 a.m., arrived on Sunday at 1.5 p.m., and that the Brisbane…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farm Lands Inundated. Railway Line Washed Away. Manilla
After four days' heavy rain a flood occurred here on Saturday morning, During Friday night the rain fell in torrents, over 4 inches being recorded. The people on the lowlying…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cycling and Motoring. Coolamon Sports
The following additional handicap[?] have been declared in connection with the Coola[?] sports to be held on Aniversary Day:—Half-mile; P. B. Kett, 40yds; H. D. Nicholson, 65yds; A. Le Page, 90yds; F. Morris,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway to Merriwa
Mr. W. J. Hanna, Under-Secretary for Public Works, gave evidence yesterday afternoon, before the Public Works Committee, on the porposal to construct a railway from…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Boating. Frou-frou Wins Sprint Race
The Motor Boat Club held a couple of races on Saturday. Results:—Ten miles an hour and over, B[?] Bay Rodd-Island course: Frou-Frou, 3[?] 54m 23s starting time, finished at 4th 42m 34s, 1; Foo the Noo, 3h. 45m,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →News From the East. Trade of China. Gyroscopic Railway. Glut of American Tourists. Port Darwin
Hongkong exchanges by the steamer E[?] ern to January 4 show that returns of the trade of China during 1908 bear out pessimisti[?] predictions. Out ot 32 countries doing…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring. Ashore and Afloat. Cars
Mr. Samuel Hordern, of the Automobile Club of Australia, leaves for a tour through Europe next month. The Motor-cycle Club of New South…
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Mile sprints are not as popular with the owners of speed boats as they should be, as only two turned out for Saturday's trials…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Congestion. to the Editor
Sir,--I notice in to-day's issue of "The Daily Telegraph" the much-discusscd question of the overtaxed railways both for harvest, stock, and passengers, and those interested are wondering how and when the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →General Notes. Too Many Railway Fowls
West Australian wheatgrowers appear to be suffering from a complaint which is not uncommon in other stales--their grain is not sufficiently protected on its way to market, while…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Muswellbrook-moree Railway. Before the Works Committee. To-day's Evidence
The Under-Secretary for Public Works was examined before, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works yesterday with reforence to the proposal for the construction…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Strikers Checkmated. by South Australian Railway Department
ADELAIDE, Monday.--The delay in handling cargo on the Wharf at Morgan, caused by the strike of wharf laborers, because their demand for the payment of 1s per hour wages was…
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