Man Killed Struck by Train. Sydney
William Henry Goon, of Leichhardt, was killed instantly this morning while inspecting overhead wires near St. Peters, when he was struck by a train…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1934
1,489 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 75
Driver Thrown Clear Lorry Hit by Train. Newcastle
Ray Edmonds, 34, of Hamilton, had a lucky escape from death when a train crashed into his lorry at a level crossing at Boolaroo late this afternoon,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Iluka Road 'Just a Big Bog Hole' Disappointed Visitors
Much disappointment was expressed during the holiday season by visitors who desired to make the trip to Iluka, but were unable to do so owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Opinions of Our Readers [To The Editor] Motor Traffic Regulations
Sir,--There appear to be many amendments necessary to the Traffic Act and by-laws to make motoring comparatively safe for car owners, drivers and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Better Times Railway Refreshment Rooms Meals Served Increased by Over 50 Per Cent
Evidence that times are improving, which was manifest in the capital cities and on the beaches during the holiday season, is also revealed in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Casino Aerodrome
The work of levelling the surface of the municipal aerodrome at South Casino has been completed, and a start will shortly be made to fence the area. This…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mountain Road
Torrential rain has fallen on several occasions since the Dorrigo Mountain road was tar-surfaced several weeks ago, but it has done no harm…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Passengers Yesterday
Train's passing through South Grafton yesterday carried the following passengers: Sydney-Brisbane express 145, Brisbane-Sydney express 132,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Cheap Train
Anxious to make cheap excursion travel facilities available to far distant country residents who may have found themselves unable to travel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coff's Harbor Park Beach Bridge
The outcry for a vehicular traffic bridge across Coff's Creek to Park Beach is becoming more in evidence each day, with the over-growing line of tourists…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Unknown Man Jumped From Bridge. Sydney
A middle-aged man jumped from the bridge to-night, and was killed instantly. Police later recovered the body. So far they are unable to establish identity…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dash for Life Fettlers Standing Near Line When Train Left Rails. Orange
It was not revealed until to-day that when a Forbes wheat train left the rails in a steep cutting near Nashdale yesterday afternoon a number of railway…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local and General. Dorrigo-guyra Railway
A pubic meeting is to be held at Maida Vale on Saturday, 18th inst., when a move will be made to urge a resumption of work on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£3000 Salary Chief Railway Commissioner. Sydney
It was stated to-day that the State Government has granted the Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. Hartigan, an increase in salary of £1250, making his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soviet Union Position of Tramway Delegate Alleged Victimisation. Sydney
Allegations were made in union circles tonight that the tramway delegate to the Soviet, Union, J. Girard, had been victimised and dismissed by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Petersham Fatality Knocked Down by Motor Car. Sydney
Attempting to catch a moving tram opposite his home to-night, Jack Davis of (8), of Petersham, was knocked down by a motor car and fatally injured…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Between Two Trams Newsboy Crushed. Sydney
Crushed between two trains at Bondi to-night, Alan Waters (14), a newsboy, of Bondi, had his left leg badly crushed, necessitating amputation. He also…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →French Railway Smash Charges Against High Officials. Paris
As a sequel to the railway disaster at Lagny, in which 200 persons were killed and 300 injured, charges of imprudence, inefficiency, negligence and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Yesterday's Train Passengers
Trains passing through South Grafton yesterday carried the following passengers:--Sydney-Brisbane express 133; Brisbane-Sydney express 172,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blocked Roads in Queensland Heavy Rains. Brisbane
As a result of heavy rains, many arterial roads from Brisbane to country centres have become impassable. The North Coast road is closed to traffic right…
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