Fall From a Train Man Walks in His Sleep Newcastle
What is believed to have been a case of sleep-walking is reported from Newcastle. James O'Neill, a railway employ[?]e. stepped through the carriage…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1927
2,127 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 107
Motor Car Somersaults Man Crushed to Death Melbourne
Lester Beggs (27), of North Carlton, was killed and two other persons were injured when a motor car crashed over an embankment at Aura, near…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motoring Smashes Several Killed in Victoria Melbourne
During the week-end several persons were killed as a result of motor car accidents. [?] one case Annie [?] [?] and Florence Dodd (10) suffered…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fatal Collision[?] Spring Cart and Motor Lorry Adelaide
Frederick Alexander Bowden, aged 10 years and 8 months, suffered such shocking injuries to the head that he died instantly when the spring cart…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Accident Averted at Railway Crossing
A passenger on a bus from Railway Town reported a very narrow escape [?] serious accident this morning. He said that the bus was coming in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gable Tram Derailed Six Persons Injured Melbourne
Six persons were injured when a cable tram left the rails while round[?] a curve. The derailment is supposed to have been caused by a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dead on Railway Line Sydney
The dead body of Francis Herr, who resided at Fa[?]ld, was found on the railway line near the [?] railway station yesterday. The body was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Queensland Floods Disorganisation Reported in the Railway Service Pastoral Areas Benefit Brisbane
Much damage has been caused by floods in various parts of Queensland. The mining centre of Fossilbrook, and the bridge on the [?]ridge line in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Shooting Excursion Man Killed in Motor Car by Discharge of a Gun Adelaide
There was a tragic ending to a shooting excursion upon which sereral men from Adelaide embarked in a motor car on Saturday. They were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire at Tarago Witness at an Inquiry Blames Passing Train G[?]
At the inquiry into the cause of a bu[?]h [?]e which destroyed L[?]an Brothers' property at Tarago, a witness stated that the [?]ire was probably…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Statf Govt. Is Urgued to Accept Federal Grant Road Relef Work Sydney
The Australian Workers Union [?] [?] yesterday strongly criticised the State Government for not having accepted the Federal roads [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Troubled China an Indian Regiment Embarks for Shanghai Grave Position at Hankow. Police Intervention in Shanghai Tramway Riot (Special to "The Miner.") Shanghai, Janvary 23
The news that an Indian regiment had actually embarked at Hongkong for Shanghai has been received with relief in the latter town where…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Motor Cycle Engine an Australian Invention (A.p.a. Message.) London, January 24
A handful of privileged persons witnessed a private demonstration of what experts describe as a most remarkable motor cycle engine. It consists of one…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway to Sydney Stores for Local Firm Come Over New Line
The first consignment of goods from Sydney to be carried over the Sydney[?]roke Hill line arrived this afternoon, the consignment consisting of four…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Street Tram Accident Tram Is Lifted by Jacks to Release Injured Woman Sydney
Annie Rogerson (52), of Mosman, had a miraculous es[?]pe from death last night. She was crossing a street at Circular [?]uay when she was struck…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Killed by a Motor Car Driver to Stand Trial Un Manslaughter Charge Sydney
The inquiry was concluded yesterday into the death of Joan Barron (6) who was knocked dow[?] and killed by a motor car at Wa[?]erley on January 7…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Aeroplane Fatality Observer Burnt to Death. (A.p.a. Message.) London, January 25
A parachute saved the life of a surgeon named Liovon when a machine caught fire and came down on the outskirts of Paris. Dr. Liovon managed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Politics Railway Workers' Delegates Wait on Labor Caucus Request About Railway Bill Sydney
Representatives of the Railway Union yesterday waited 'on the Labor Caucus with a request that the Railway Bill before Parliament be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Accident Mineral Train Damaged in Dead-end Collision Sydney
Another railway accident occurred yesterday when an ore train crashed into a dead-end at Tumulla, 20 miles from Bathurst. It is reported that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motoring Fatality Woman Meets Her Death and Children Injured Sydney
As a result of a motor car skidding and overturning yesterday Mrs. Warren of Annandale, was killed near Campbelltown. Two of her children…
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