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Railways, roads & transport, 1919

6,224 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

75,000 Bags of Wheat Burned at Mirrool Fire Attributed to Spark From Railway Engine TEMORA

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 3

A disastrous fire broke out in the wheat stack at Mirrool, a siding on the Temora-Barellan line, yesterday afternoon, when it is estimated 75,000 bags…

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Railway Profits Higher in N.S.W. Comparison Between Various States Shows That Lines Here Carry Heavier Burdens and Are Worked More Economically

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 3

Figures have been compiled showing a comparison between the essential features of the operations of the various Australian State railways for the past year…

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British Industrial Position Is Still in Critical State Hotel Strike Settled:electrical and Railway Workers Still Unsettled London

The Mirror · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 1

Members of the deputation of electrical trades announced that they received no satisfaction at its interview with the Minister for Labor this afternoon…

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Railway Employees Victoria's Total, 304 MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 2

There are now approximately 304 employees of the Railway Department suffering from influenza, while 606 are reported to be suffering from other [?]…

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Rivetting Records Work on the Railways 95 Daily by Hand "By Machine -- 600 Fair"

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1919 · page 2

The boiler shop of the Railway Department at Evelelgh for the past two yours has had practically no material for boiler construction…

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Despatches by Aeroplane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 7

Captain Page, of the British Air Force, carrying despatches, flow from London to Paris in 110 minutes…

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PARRAMATTA-ROAD Petersham Council's Efforts

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

The Mayor of Petersham writes:-- In your issue of Thursday last a letter appeared over the signature "Disgusted Storekeeper," in which he…

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Water by Railway Truck

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 8

A number of far inland countly towns are being relieved from a serious water famine by the Railway Department Mr. Ball, Minister for Railways, stated last night that…

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Industrial Unrest. Railwaymen's Troubles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 7

The Electrical Trades' deputation announces that it received no satisfaction in the interview with the Ministry of Labour. The Railway Clerks' Association is holding…

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Woman Killed. Struck by a Motor Car

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Maria Tussup, married, living at George Street, Fitzroy, was killed, and her husband injured by being struck by a motor car while they were crossing…

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Suburban Railways. Electrification Proposal. Carriage Building Extensions

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

The aim as to the future of the suburban railway system is electrification. Replying to a recent deputation from the various St. George councils, associations, etc., which had asked…

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To North Coast or Glen Innes? Proposed Railway From Inverell

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

GLEN INNES. Sunday.--A public meeting was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon to consider a letter from the Inverell Chamber of Commerce regarding the proposed…

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Tram Accident. Small Boy Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

On Saturday Arthur O'Connor, aged nine years, living with his parents at 136 Birrell Street, Waverley, jumped from the off side of a tram at Bondi Beach. He was struck by…

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"John Bridge" Reports

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

Thistles In Wool.—One of the notable features or recent years is the increased quantity of thistle points found on the skirtings, and more…

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Transportation the Bearing of Railways and Roads on Production. America's Object Lesson

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4

Whether it is profitable for a country to send its politicians abroad or not depends upon the intellectual calibre of the man, and on his ability…

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V.A.D. WORKERS Their Train and Tram Fares Soldier Speaks Up

The Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 7

"A Returned Soldier" says something on behalf of people to whom he is grateful:--I am a returned soldier, and at…

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