A Long Road
VICTOR SEGHETTI astride the bicycle he pedalled from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to New York. He took 20 months, and used 16 sets of tyres on…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1930
2,239 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 112
MOTORS—ROADS—TRAFFIC. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.
The N.R.M.A. re[?]inds motorists that the bush are season is new [?] us, and that particular care [?] bet[?] when [?] to see that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Ganger Wanted by Council
At the request of the Over[?] in Charge [?] Works Mr. A. R. Ray the Municipal Council has decided to [?]all for applications to fill the position…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Portland Is Active Main Road and Water Supplies
The committee appointed to agitate for the construction of the main through Portland, as well as for an adequate supply of water for the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Officers' Wages Reduced
Many of the railway officers yesterday received notice to the effect that under the Bavin basic wage their salaries had been reduced on a pro rata…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Inland Transport "Oil-ships of the Desert" Camels and Donkeys Assist Motorists
In the Northern Territory and Central Australia, it is a familiar sight to see strings of camels transporting supplies to the lone dwellers of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Bandits Big Jewel Hauls London
Motor bandits broke into the residence of Spence and Maryon Wilson at Yattendon, and stole £20,00 worth of jewellery, including a necklace…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →For 'Wang Residents Cheap Railway Excursions
In this issue particulars are given by the railway department of cheap excursion arrangements which have been made for railway travellers in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Tram Wins Sydney, This Afternoon
When a motor car crashed into a tram at Petersham late last night three of the five boys riding in the car were seriously injured. They were:…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motoring and Cycling Notes Rattles’ Epic Drive
Mr. Francks Birtles, the well-known Australian Motorist and overlander, in writing from Plot Creek (Northern Territory), his present headquarters…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Notes. [?]
Alter a [?] bolt bii been in we for [?] wear takes place and allows some play between the par[?] The result is rat[?]ing…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Killed by Train Workless Man's Tragic End Body Found on Line
With his head crashed to a puip and his features almost unrecognisable, Cecil Newell, 34, a recent arrival in Bathurst, was found dead on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Tests Reveal Striking Value Points of Excellence in Whippet 6
One of the features which the Superior Whippet Fours and Sixes introduced is that of finger-tip control. It has proved an exceedingly convenient…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Curtailing Works Financial Stringency Alleged. Position of Railway Employees Sydney
Unless the financial situation improves there will have to be a curtailment in public works during the remaining portion of the financial year…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →£15,000 DAMAGE Fire at Railway Station TOOWOOMBA
A fire at the Dalby railway station last night resulted in damage estimated at £15,000. Senior Stationmaster A. E. Maxwell, did wonderful work…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Notes Tightening Loose Shackles
Alter a spring shackle bolt has been in use for some time, wear takes place and allows some pray between the parts. The result is ratting noises every time…
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The main western road through Penrith is shortly to be reconstructed in concrete, which will be a boon to motorists as this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fell From Bridge Boy's Miraculous Escape Run Over by Electric Train Brother Badly Shocked SYDNEY
Barney Quinn (13) of St. Peters, was seriously injured this afternoon when falling from an overhead bridge on the electric railway line,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sunday Train a Distinct Benefit. Should Be Appreciated. (To the Guardian)
The Western Area Commissioner, Mr F. J. Williams, has Informed me that the Railway Department have decided to run a Sunday train…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →BROKENHEARTED Sick Man's Tragic Way Out Suicide on Railway Line Pathetic Letter to Sister "I am dying brokenhearted."
This extract from a letter left by Cecil Horace Newell, 34, single, who was run over by a train and killed at the Corporation trucking yards near…
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