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Railways, roads & transport, 1916

7,678 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 250

Parramatta Railway Station

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Brodie has received the following from the Railways Commissioners:—"I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 11th instant…

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North Shore Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

Mr. Arthur A. C. Cocks calls our attention to a minute written by him when Lord, Mayor on July 10, 1913.in which ho recommended that the council promote a bill for introduction to…

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Ballasting Darley-road

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

At the last meeting the Waverley Council It was decided, on the motion of Alderman Donald, to ask the Randwick Council to appoint three representatives to co-operate with three representatives from the Waverley…

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North Shore Bridge. Bill to Be Introduced

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

It is the intention of the Government to introduce a bill at an curly date, authorising the construction of the North Share Bridge. The Premier yesterday wrote a minute,…

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Bridge Scheme. Premier's Minute. Drafting the Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 10

The Premier yesterday signed a minute asking the Minister for Public Works to prepare material for the drafting of the North Sydney Bridge Bill. Mr. Holman announces that…

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H.s. Crellin, Patrk-road Aubury

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 45

Malt, broad is much advocated by leading men in the medical profession, as being particularly good for children and those who suffer from indigestion; but it is not easy…

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Wages Boards. Railway and Tramway Groups. Sittings Commenced. No. 1 Board

Co-operator · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

A sitting of No. 1 Board (quarries, per. way and signalling branch), took place at the Arbitration Court on the 14th inst. There were present…

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Arming the United States. Cardinal Gibbons Urges Caution. Advises Middle-of-the-road Preparedness

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 44

The European war has so startled America that there is a widespread agitation to spend huge sums in equipping the Republic for war or defence…

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N.s.w. Wheat. Stacked and Despatched. Reports From Railway Stations. Despatched

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 5

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Compulsion. Railway Men's Opposition

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 18

The railwaymen's executive has passed a resolution urging Labor to unitedly oppose compulsion, involving the confiscation of men's lives, leaving the nation's…

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In Odd Moments An odd moment is not necessarily a nod moment. the Fellow in the Tram

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 19

The fellow who sits opposite, he ever is to me A problem of as deep a dye as one could wish to see…

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The Motor Hog in Another Light

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 13

THE Automobile Club of Australia has, after over two years fighting, or engineering, or something, succeeded in having private motor car owners exempt…

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Railways, Wheat, and Land Monopoly

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 13

THE PREMIER, of New South Wales was justified in claiming that the action of the Labor Government had a great deal to do with the record area…

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Railway Workers' President. Mr. Rosser Enlists

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 15

Mr. William Rosser, president of the Railway Workers and General Laborers' Association, has made the. following statement as to the reasons why he has…

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Farewell at Railway Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 9

There was great heartiness and enthusiasm about the farewell tendered to Mr. Hughes on his departure by train from Sydney last night…

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No Deserters Now New Military Regime Railway Ticket Question

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 9

Administrative officers at Victoria Barracks are undoubtedly delighted with the general results obtained from the new system that has been in operation for some time past…

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Railway Block Derailment at St. Peters

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 3

The derailment of an empty coal train near St. Peters railway station this morning disorganised the traffic on the Illawarra and Bankstown lines…

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Dirt Money Payment to Be Stopped Railway Men's Threat

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 5

A disagreement has occurred in the railway service over the payment of dirt money. The general secretary of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association…

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Like Lunatics Binalong Railway Work Yass

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 8

Describing the manner in which the work at the Binalong railway station is being carried on, Councillor J. Garry said that it was more worthy of the inmates of a lunatic…

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