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Railways, roads & transport, 1912

13,432 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Railway Institute

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 7

Mr. A. E. Jo[?]son, honorary secretary for the Railway Institute, states that a big feature was made during the past year of the various classes, which were increased by 19 in the chief centres, and four in the metropolitan…

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Laborers' Amalgamations. New South Wales Unions Confer. Railway Workers' Conference Ends

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 7

For some time negotiations have been in progress between the two laborers' unions in the State with the object of an amalgamation between them. Recently delegates from the…

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Frost-bound Continent. Railways Disorganised. Serious Loss of Life

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 9

NEW YORK, Monday Evening.--The cold snap which is being experienced in this State has been responsible for 17 deaths to date. The cold wave extends right across the…

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Argentine Railway Strike. Wheat Harvest Held Up

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 9

BUENOS AYRES, Monday Evening.--The masters have accepted, but the railway men have rejected, the proposal of the Minister for the interior to intervene in the…

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The Relay Ride. Where Motor Cyclists Will Lose Ground

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 16

A party of South Australian motor cyclists drove from Adelaide to Melbourne and back during the Christmas and New Year holidays…

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Motor Cyclists Resting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 16

After their strenuous ride in the Sydney Melbourne reliability trial, the local motor cyclists are resting. A meeting of the Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales will be held…

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Sydney May Have a Motordrome

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 16

The writer has it on excellent authority that a motordrome on similar lines to the big tracks in America will be laid down in Sydney, and motor cycle racing promoted. It is said that…

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Motor Cycling. Richardson Lowers 24 Hours Record. a Good Performance

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 16

A new 24-hour motor cycle record was established last week by the well-known Victorian motor cyclist, F. Richardson, who, despite adverse weather conditions, succeeded in adding…

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Cremorne Tram and Ferry. Reduced Fares Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 17

A meeting of the Cremorne tram and ferry protest committee was held last night. Dr. Arthur presided. It was resolved that a petition be drawn up…

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Railway Collision

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 13

PASSENGER TRAINS AT WATERFALL. HELENSBURGH, Tuesday.--A collision, which might have resulted seriously, occurred between two passenger trains at Waterfall on…

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Motoring. Motor Boat Championship of Australasia. Great Contest Promised. Three States Will Be Represented. [?] Miles Per Hour on the Water

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 17

The principal marine motoring event of the year, the motor boat championship of Australian, 18 to be contested on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Motor Boat Club of…

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Motor Registrations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 17

Victoria has registered 3128 motor-cars and 2243 motor-cycles. The total amount collected in Victoria in licenses and registration fees during 1911 was £4455, or £1371 more than in…

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Motor-boat Club of N.s.w

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 17

The "Venetian evening" held by the Motorboat Club of New South Wales on Saturday last was a big success. These social functions are very popular with club members and…

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Motor Car Speed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 14

In the Summons Division of the Water Court, Grant Var[?]y was fined £1, with 6 costs, in default 14 days, for having driven a motor car at Circular Quay at the rate of 15 miles an hour, on December 24 last…

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Who Manages the Railways? What Is a Matter of Policy? Previous Railway Suggestions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 9

Mr. Beeby, who for the time being is Acting-Premier of the State, yesterday took up the cudgels in defence of the Government's attitude towards the Chief Railway Commissioner in the…

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Railway Construction Pay. Threat to Strike

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 18

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A promise made by the Premier last session to increase the pay of the men engaged on railway construction work from 8s to 8s 6d has so far not been redeemed…

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Perth Railway Men Out. "Ceased Work to Sit in Conference." Not a Strike!

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 9

PERTH, Tuesday.--The demands of the engineers and iron workers employed by the Railway Department for a rise in the minimum wage from 11s to 13s per day have eventuated…

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Railway Control

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 18
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

REPLYING to a deputation, from the Railway Workers' Association last week, the State Treasurer (Mr. Dacey) said that Parliament had placed the Chief Commissioner…

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The Railway Administration. Question of Control

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 55

In replying to a deputation from the Railway Workers' and General Laborers' Association, which asked for the redress of certain grievances, continuity of employment, expenses…

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