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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

7,678 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

ARRIVAL of the New "Chevrolet." America's Latest in Motor Development-- A Perfect Five- seater for £250. Electric Lights, Self -Starter, and 3-Speed Gear Box

The Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 8

For years has the motoring- Industry progressed from stage to stage of development. In all countries where automobiles are made each season begins with some advanced…

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"One King in the World" Railway Official Fined

The Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 4

A case which excited some interest was heard at the Manly Police Court yesterday before Mr. Love, S. M., when Hugh Rose, a railway superintendent, appeared to answer…

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Gaol for Porter Stealing From the Railways

The Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 5

Charles Frederick Watham, aged 23, was charged before Mr. Payten, S.M., at the Central Police Court this morning with stealing four tins of salmon and 11 packets of…

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Conscription. Railway Workers' Opposition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 5

At yesterday's silting of the Hallway Workers, and General Laborers' Annual Conference, the following motion was carried in regard to conscription:--"That this conference registers…

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Motor Boating. the Championship Fiasco

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 5

The annual race for the motor-boat championship at St. Kilda, on Monday, looked like providing a fine contest, with three boats, representing as many States, all capable of…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms. Will the Scheme Be Dropped? Arrangements Temporarily Suspended

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 8

It is not at all unlikely that if the Government and the commissioners come into conflict over the recommended appointment of Mr. T. C. Madge as manager of railway refreshment…

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Tram Men's Ballot. a Section Indignant

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 8

A section of the tramway employees are disappointed with the result of the secret ballot on the stop work question. Many reasons are brought forward in explanation of the turn of…

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Red Cross Motor Service

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 13

The Red Cross Society's motor service in connection with the meeting of transports conveying sick and wounded is now working very smoothly; but on every recent occasion on…

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Motor Cycling. Baker's Phenomenal Ride. Pursued by Bad Luck

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 14

Erwin G. Baker, the American visitor, is still pursued by wretched luck, in his record- breaking attempts. On Saturday, on his 7 h.p. . Indian, with 2 hours and 28 min. still left, he…

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The Tramways. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 13

Sir,--Much has been reported in your columns of late concerning tho grievances of the tram conductor. Though unaware what his actual duties are. I, as a tram traveller, should like…

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Proposed City Railway

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 18

The whole of the detailed plans of the proposed city railway, showing the various proposals as they affect city street traffic on the lines of route, extending from St. Paul's…

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No Tram Strike in Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 18

The threatened tram strike is off. The ballot on the question of a stop-work meeting closed on January 28, and resulted in a majority against a cessation of work. The actual…

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The Kills Tramway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 2

At the meeting of the Parramatta Council on Monday a letter was read from Mr. J. W. Hill (Parramatta and District Progress Association): "This Association…

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At the Balkan Cross Roads

People · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 3

As a result of the dramatic coup executed on the western front by the German Higher Command in violating the neutrality of Belgium and the desperate struggle which resulted on…

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Maintenance of Darley-road

Evening News · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Randwick Council a letter was read from the Waverley Council with reference to the e[?]cent order of the Government concerning the repair and maintenance…

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Fettler Killed Run Down by Train

The Sun · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 6

A middle-aged man, William O'Leary, a railway fettler, who lived at Read- street, Waveriey, was knocked down by a train near the Illawarra line junction at Eveleigh…

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Fatalities & Accidents. Knocked Down by a Train

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 6

"While working on the permanent way near the Illawarra junction yesterday, William O'Leary, a fettler, living in Read Street, "Waverley was struck by a passing train, and…

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The Railway and Tramway War Fund. Balance of £125

Co-operator · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 1

The circular just issued by Mr. C. A. Hodgson, hon. sec. of the Railway and Tramway Men’s War Fund, shows that for the month ending…

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Railway and Tramway Men and Home Defence. Their Discharge Suggested

Co-operator · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 1

It is stated that , same, 167 of the railway and tramway men that have enlisted are employed on home defence duties, and these men receive…

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Railway and Tramway Fund Saves the Situation. Just in Time

Co-operator · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 1

When tho War Chest Committee met on January 24th, the secretary caused some consternation when lie announced “contributions nil.” The…

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