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Railways, roads & transport, 1912

13,432 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

Brisbane Tram Men Still Out. Brisbane

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 7

There is no fresh development in connection with the tramway men's strike. The service is being maintained and the company give the men till Tuesday next to…

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Fatal Motor Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--On Saturday. Mr. A. J. Black, a western district pastoralist, was fatally injured as the result of the capsize of a motor car. Mr. Black was returning to Terang…

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Knocked Down by a Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 8

Edward Moore (50), gardener, residing in South Head-road, was knocked down by a tram near Lyne Park, late on Saturday night. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, and…

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Linking Up Tramlines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 8

Mr. Page, M.L.A., has been notified that the Minister, in fulfilment of his promise, has given instructions for the tramway extension from the terminus of the Roseberry Park Racecourse tramway [?] to the [?] Bay…

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Survey of Botany Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 3

Mr. T. S. Crawford, M.L.A., has received information from the Public Works Departments that a trial survey is now in progress on the low-lying area at the junction of the Illawarra…

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Railway Link with Perth. Proposed Exhibition. on Completion of the Line

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 9

PERTH, Sunday.--The Minister for Works has a survey party out looking for a route through the Darling Ranges, by way of Woongan Pass, for the West Australian broad-gauge line, to…

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Brisbane Tram Strike. "Company's Action Illegal." Big Strike May Occur

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Saturday.--Mr. G. L. Prendergast (Federal president of the association) stated yesterday that the association had been instructed by its counsel (Messrs. Brennan and…

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Netting Main Roads

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 3

The Gundagai stock inspector reports that during an extended tour through the district, he found rabbits numerous in most localities, but much…

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Dangerous to Train Travellers

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

Complaint was made by Alderman Sharp at the last meting of the Canterbury Council that some of the trams did not draw up to the platform at Huristone Park Station. The…

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Midnight Motor Racing. Where the Road Hogs Gather

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 6

The run out to Coogee front, especially that part from the Royal Hotel, Randwick, to the sea wall,has always been a favorite road for motorists and the patrons of taxi-cabe. Owing…

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"A Right-down Scandal." Parramatta's Complaints. Tram and Train Troubles

The Sun · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 3

"I want to draw your attention to an article which appears in to-night's 'Sun' with reference to the dreadful overcrowding on our trams," said Alderman Noller,…

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Yuan's Special Train. Pekin

The Sun · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 8

A special train has been held in readiness since Saturday to take Yuan Shih Kai to Tientsin…

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A Handy Road Waggon

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 5

Ariah Park,—There are no lorries on my list at present but I have a Splendidly built express waggon of up to 30 cwt. carrying capacity. This…

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Maclean Council's Dilemma. Funds for Road Maintenance

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 7

MACLEAN, Monday.--Some time ago the Maclean municipal council, through the member for Raleigh, approached the Government for assistance towards the upkeep of roads and…

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Fatal Delay. Shocking Railway Collision Engine Ploughs Through Private Car

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 8

VANCOUVER, Monday Evening.—A shocking railway accident occurred on the illness Central Railway. James Hanrahan, ex-president of that…

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Brisbane Tram Trouble. Engineering Stand Off

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The institute of Marine Engineers at a large [?]tick held last night decided to take no action with regard to the tramway trouble. The three members in…

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Bellevue Hill-bondi Tram

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 4

The Woolishra Council has been informed by Coiseel Caslew, M.L. A., that he was endeavoring to arrange that the public Works Committee should proceed with the inquiry concerning…

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A Cremorne Tram Danger Spot

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 6

"Cre[?]rne Resident" writes:—I wise to call attention to a most dangerous spot on the Cremorne stopping place. If passengers alight…

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How Long? Citizens' Sufferings. Daily Battles Foe Trams. Rushes, Crushes, and Perils

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 11

Can Sydney people imagine any other city in the world putting up with the not congested streets, and not compelling the authorities tosd remedy affairs, No other community…

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The State Railways

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

A public meeting at Nowra, N.S.W., urged the extension of the railway from Bomaderry to Jervis Bay, Mr. A.C. Adams, hon, secretary of…

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