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Railways, roads & transport, 1918

4,879 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 244

Tram Conductors. Shortage of Men. 800 Away at the War. Newcastle

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

A conference of the Municipal Councils in the Newcastle district will [?] held in the local Town Hall to-morrow night with the object of considering how the train service may [?]…

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New Railway Works. Henty-billabong Line Culcairn

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 6

Surveyors are engaged on the land in the [?]…

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Foodstuffs. Sussex-street Trade. Railway Poultry

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

Supplies of railway and northern river [?]…

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Motor Car Imports. Government Concession

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

The Minister for Trade and Customs has decided to permit the importation of America motor cars ordered prior to August [?] and [?]…

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English Railway Disaster. Ecotch Express Rushes Into a Landslip

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

A shocking railway accident occurred near Latonby, Cumberland (England), on [?]…

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Lively Tramcar Episod

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

An argument between two men and another man in a Sydney tramcar overt the closing or leaving open of the train door, developed into a lovely dispute…

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Motor Accident. Three Persons Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 7

As a result of a motor-car accident near Waterfall on Sunday afternoon, three persons were taken to St. George's Hospital, suffering from various injuries. Their names and…

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Minister's Motor Hire. Melbourne, Monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 7

The hire of motor cars in Tasmania by the Minister for Customs, Mr. Jensen, is, the subject ot comment by the Auditor-General, Mr. Israel. In his annual report, Mr. Ierael…

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Alleged Thefts From Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

Joseph Edward Walton, an ex-railway employee, and Frederick Crames Mepstead (32), a railway employee, were charged before Mr. Burton Smith, S. M., at the Central Police Court yesterday, with, at Sutherland:…

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San Souci Tramway Complaints of Danger

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

The Kogarah Council is concerned about the dangers of the Sans Souci tramway. At last night's meeting Alderman Hanigan, the Mayor, drew attention in a minute to…

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Culcairn Railway Facilities. Big Expenditure Proposed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

CULCAIRN, Monday.--The Railway Department is at present arranging for the resumption of land adjoining Holbrook branch line and the main southern line, to improve the…

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Must Touch Their Caps. Order to Tram Men

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--Referring to the now regulation of the Hawthorn Tramway Trust requiring motormen and conductors to touch their caps in recognition of their superior officers…

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Railway Thefts. Two Employees Committed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 6

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Burton Smith, S.M., Joseph Edward Walton and Frederick James Mopstead (31), railway employees, were charged with having, at…

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Railway Accident. Six Lives Lost. London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 5

The Midland Scotch express from London ran into a landslide near Lazonby. The engine overturned and the carriages telescoped. Six passengers were killed and about 20 injured…

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Aeroplane caught in a tree

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 28

The picture depicts an aeroplane which landed in a tree at night in England, while returning from a trip in the dark. The airman fortunately was uninjured, but the picture illustrates the risks aviators take in flying at night…

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Free Train Rides Question in Senate Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 7

The question of the free passes on the trans-Australian railway issued some time ago was revived in the Senate this morning, when Senator Gardiner said that the press…

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West Maitland to Mount Vincent. Construction of Yarrabong Bridge

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 10

The construction of the new Yarrabong Bridge, which crosses Wallis Creek, on the West Maitland to Mount Vincent-road, at Louth Park, has been commenced. The old…

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Might Have Smashed Train Sleepers on the Line Dull-witted Boy's Admission PERTH

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 7

A train disaster was averted on Monday night by a lucky chance on the Armadale line, near Gosnells, 12 miles from Perth. A man, who had lost a horse, was walking…

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Railway Passes. Questions in the Senate, Cost of Federal Police. Supply Bill Debate. Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 5

The Senate met again at [?] this morning. During question time Senator Gar[?] (N.S.W) asked the Minister in charge of the…

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Queensland Floods. Rivers Rising Rapidly. Railway Services Affected. Brisbane, Wednesday Afternoon

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 5

Cyclonic flood rains continued over Central Queensland yesterday. The Da[?] River is reported to be rising [?] inches hourly. The Fitzroy River at…

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