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Railways, roads & transport, 1917

6,176 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 250

Penrith Railway Depot

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 5

Penrith has been a railway depot for [?]0 years, and it is the intention of the Railway Commissioners to remove this depot to Enfield, a site nearer to Sydney. A deputation…

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State-owned Hotel Property of Railway Department Application Opposed

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 5

Sir. Thomson, instructed by Messrs. Parish and Stephen, appeared before the Licensing Bench this afternoon, and made application on behalf of the Railway Commissioners for…

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"Why Don't You Go!" Tram-car Incident

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 5

When an officer of the Headquarters Staff, stationed at Victoria Barracks, and noted for his large size as well as his unsuccessful efforts to get to the front, was in a tram…

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The Question of Holidays Under the New Railway Act

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 4

Despite the explanation given In the “Co-operator” (Jan. 4th, page 3) on the subject of the interpretation of the holiday clauses of the amended…

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Dirt Money for Queensland Railway Men. Royal Commission’s Finding. a Comprehensive Report

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

The recommendations of Mr. A. Dean, P.M., who was recently appointed a Royal Commission by the Queensland Labour Government to…

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The Private Affairs of Railway Men Action of the New Zealand Minister for Railways. Commonsense View of the Question. a Ganger’s Wife and Her Cows

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 8

The New Zealand “Railway Review” of January 12th has the following:— When the Railway Department…

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Staff Changes. Railways. Week Ended 26th January, 1917. Traffic Branch. Appointments

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 8

Week ended 20th January, 1917. Porters:—Leslie Knight, Darling Harbour; Frederick Farrell, Galong; John Murphy, Mossvale;…

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New Zealand Railway Regulations the Amalgamated Tests Their Validity and Proves Them to He Ultra Vires

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 8

Regulations governing the New Zealand Railway Service have been under review by the Executive of the Amalgamated Society, in consequence…

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Women on Railways

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 6

After the war (classie phrase!) there will be several important matters for Trade Unionists to clear up Practically every industry will have…

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Towards Unity New Zealand Railwaymen Moving. “All Railway Workers Should Be United.”

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 5

The Amalgamated Society and the Engine Drivers mid Firemen’s Association Meet, and Formulate Proposals…

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Railway Official's Dismissal. A.w.u. Wants Inquiry

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The action of Senator Lynch, Minister for Works and Railways, in dismissing Mr. J. W. Elliott, constructing superintendent of tho eastern section…

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Railways and Commercial Men

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 6

The president of the Commercial Travellers' Association, Mr. A. M. Graham, yesterday entertained entertained at the club Mr. James Fraser (Chief Commissioner for Railways). and…

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Motor Car Fatality. Driver Commuted for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 6

An inquiry was held at the City Cormier's Court yesterday concerning the death of Arthur Patrick Murray (28), a member of the Australian imperial Force, who died from…

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New Tramway to Cook's River

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 6

The tramway recently constructed to connect the Dulwich Hill und the Cook's River tram routes starts at the intersection of Victoria and Marrickville Roads, and runs via…

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Sheep Killed by a Train. a Mob Run Down by Mill Train

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 5

A flock of fat sheep, ready for killing, and belonging to Mr. Rheinnberger. strayed on to the railway line near Mudgee (N.S.W.), and the mail train,…

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Rabbits on Public Roads. P.P. Boards to Book Government Help

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6

The wagga (N.S.W.) pa[?] Protection [?] has decided to make Representations to the Lands Department tp provide funs to [?] for the purpose of el[?] from public…

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Wheat Stacks Ablaze, Fire in Lockhart Railway Yard. 4,000 Bags Damaged

The Land · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 12

A third outbreak of fire amongst the wheat stacked in the Lockhart railway yards occurred on Monday night. About 50 men were working in the yards…

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Western Front. Railway Stations Bombed. Surprise Offensive Planned [?]

Evening News · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 1

A French [?] A French [?] and [?] also [?]the [?]…

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New Tram Service. Connecting Marrickville to Cooks River

Evening News · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 1

A tramway has recently been constructed by the Government connecting the Dulwich Hill and the Cook's River tram routes. The new lies starts at the intersection of Victoria and…

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Penrith Complaint. Removal of Railway Depot

Evening News · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6

A deputation from Penrith was introduced by Mr Brinsley Hall, M.L.A to the Minister Inc the works, Mr Ball, and the request was made that the decision of the Railway…

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