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Railways, roads & transport, 1915

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The Motor National Reserve of Motor-Cyclists

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 13

An idea that has gained ground in Sydney is the institution of a motor-cyclists' branch of the National Reserve. It is steadily growing, and now the unit comprises about 20 riders, all…

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Railway Surveying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 12

The president of the Institution of Surveyors of New South Wales, Mr. Thomas Kennedy, in the course of an address at the annual meeting last night said that during the…

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Motor Cycling. the 100 Miles Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 6

An excellent entiy of 41 riders has been received by the Canberra Club for their [?] miles course de circuit to be competed for, on Anniversary Bay. The list is a most…

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Railway Workers Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 9

The conference of the Railway Workers, and General Labourers' Association concluded yesterday. It was resolved that when a carter working in railway cuttings owned…

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Legal Profession Motor Ambulance Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 12

Messrs. John Williamson and Sons beg to acknowledge receipt of the following subseriptions:—Amount previously acknowledged, £228/12/; C. Berkeley Jenkins (Port Macquaire),£2/2; P. W. M'Carthy (Lockhart),…

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Motor Lorries. Urgent Need. Red Cross Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 10

The British Red Cross three months age issued an appeal to the publie for motor ambulances. Queen Alexandra made a special appeal on behalf of the society for these…

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Railway Fatality. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 12

The inquest was continued concerning the death of James M'Keown, Patrick Hall, Thomas Brodrick, and Thomaa Kearney, who were killed in the railway smash on the…

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Tram Troubadours

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 3

It is rumored that the "Chief Gardener" is the proud father of a set of smalls (a boy and a girl). No chance to use the pruning knife on this occasion…

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Tram Troubs' Swimming Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 7

The excitement was so intense on the occasion of the Waverley Depot's 50 yards swimming match at Bondi Baths last week that it was remarkable no one…

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Railway Economy. Fewer Trains. Service to Be Reduced

The Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 6

Action has been taken by the Railway Department in accordance with the decision of the Chief Commissioner to reduce the number of the existing train services…

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Railway Concessions

The Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 6

A notification issued by the Railway Department states that children from 4 to 14 years of age travelling as bona- fide members of athletic bodies, competitors in educational…

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Railway Workers' Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 14

The Railway Workers and General Laborers' Conference concluded yesterday. During the day it was decided that when a carter working in railway cuttings owned more then one dray…

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Motor Cycle Club of N.s.w

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 7

The next content for members of the Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales will probably be held on January 110. The nature of the event will be decided at the general meeting…

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Motoring. Easter Tour for Motor-boats

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 7

The Motor Yacht Club has arranged a cruise for Easter for its members, during which the whole of the Hawkesbury River will be visited. The cruise will be arranged to suit those who…

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Motor Boat Racing. the Championship

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 7

The annual race for the motor-boat championship of Australasia and the Griffith trophy is to take place on Saturday, for the first time since the inception of the race, in Melbourne…

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Appeal for Motor Lorries

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 14

The British Red Cross Society three months age issued an appeal to the public for motor ambulances. Queen Alexandra made a special appeal on behalf of the society for these neceseary vehicles in modern warfare…

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Record Railway Construction

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A record in constructional work was established on the Kalgoorile to Port Augusta railway last week. In the six working days no less than 12 miles…

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New Milson's Point Railway Station

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 11

GENERAL VIEW OF THE NEW STATION AND WHARF AT MILSON'S POINT, NOW IN COURSE OF COMPLETION. THE NEW BUILDING IS TWO OR THREE HUNDRED YARDS FROM THE EXISTING STATION…

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Armored Motor Cars

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 11

The English war authorities now realise the value of the armoured motor car for scouting and other purposes, and are rushing through the workshops a fleet of powerfully armed cars for…

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Paying the Motor Tax

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 42

The payment of the motor tax has up to the present been confined largely to the metropolitan area, country owners having apparently failed to realise that the tax is due on all cars…

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