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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

12,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

Motoring. Declared Off

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 5

The Automobile Club of Australia and the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales had arranged to treat the children of the Randwick Asylum to a motor' outing on land and water, on February 15, the former to…

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The City Railway. Thoroughly Practical Scheme. "Infinitely Superior to Mr. Hay's" Mr. Sulman Commendatory

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 8

"Broadly and generally, the scheme is infinitely superior to that suggested by Mr. Hay, which I consider would have been a public calamity if carried out. I heartily…

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North Coast Railway. Reminder for Mr. Griffith. Extent of His Railway Expenditure

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 9

Mr. Griffith's effort to take credit to himself for a progressive railway policy has not been allowed to go unchallenged for Mr. Wood, the acting-leader of the Opposition, yesterday…

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Tramway Electrical Wages Board

Co-operator · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

A grand smoke concert is being tendered Mr. V. Kavanagh, employees’ representative, on Board, on Friday, February 14th, 1913, at the Railway…

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Prince's Train in Collision

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

BERLIN, Thursday.--Prince Eitel's train in Transylavania collided with a train of petroleum tanks. A fire occurred, and the guard was killed and several passengers burnt. Prince…

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John Bridge and Co., Limited

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

No sales have been held in this centre since our last, report, owing to the Brisbane auctions taking place this week. The majority of the buyers have been in…

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Millions' Club. Immigrants, Defence, and Roads

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

A poor roll up of members assembled for the first annual meeting of the Millions Club; but the debate provided ample variety. Mr. A. Rickards (president) was in the chair…

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Leather. John Bridge and Co., Limited

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

We held our opening leather sale on Wednesday. When we were favoured with a large and representative attendance of buyers. The catalogue was on extensive…

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Train Accident. Axle Breaks. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

While travelling at a fust rate, the axle of the train from Beechworth to Wangaratta, on Wednesday, broke near Tarrawingee. The tender and two carriages left the rails, but…

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Fell From a Train. a Mysterious Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

BATHURST, Thursday.--Mr. John Toose, a commercial traveller employed by Messrs. M'Murtrie and Co., boot manufacturers, of Sydney, was found in a serious condition' on the…

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Millions Club. Defence and Immigration. the Good Roads Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

Mr. A. R[?]rs (president) occupied the chair at the first annual meeting of the Millions Club of New South Wales last night. The attendance was small…

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Fell From the Train. a Marvellous Escape. Albert

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

A railway accident occurred last night near Gerogery about 20 miles from Albury Raymond Cameron 22, fell from the second division of the Sydney express. A fettler who was…

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Fall From Train Window. Accident to a Traveller. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 10

A traveller for Messrs. Levy and Levy, boot importers of Sydney, named Toose, a married man, residing in Sydney, while travelling by the afternoon passenger train tot Sydney…

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Law Report. in Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice Rich.) Mining Dispute. Alleged Road Interference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

Judgment was delivered by his Honor in the application by See On and Chew On, of Emmaville, miners, the respondent being Herman Schumacher, miner, of the same town,…

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The Motor

The Land · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 16

Mr. H. A. Browne presided over the annual meeting of the Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales., held at the Sports Club on…

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North Coast Railway

The Land · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 7

On Tuesday the second and third sections of the North Coast Railway were opened by the Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith. A number of…

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Land Settlement & Development North Coast Railway. Opened to Taree

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

The second and third sections of the North Coast railway, which complete the connection between Maitland and Taree. were officially opened by Mr…

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The Hillston Railway. the Question of Rival Routes

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

At last meeting or Hillston Branch F.S.A. a letter was received from the Public Works Department, stating that two proposed railways had been…

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Motor Boating

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 3

Motor Yascbt Club of N.S.W.—Club afternoon and general handicap at Rose Bay…

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Motor Boating

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

Starting times for the New South Wales Motor Yacht club's handicap to-morrow are:—Mouette 3.30 p.m., Kelvin [?] Alglon [?] DUE-GO [?] Peggie [?] Lily…

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