Cut to Pieces. Man Under Train
A man, whose body was, on Thursday identified as that Arthur M'Gillivray aged 21, a resident of Cooparoo (Q.) jumped in front of a train near…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1913
1,906 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 48 of 96
Roads in Cessnock Shire. Appeal to Minister
In connection with the advance to the Cessnock Shire Council of £1250 from the Main Roads vote. the president Councillor G. Edwards) has addressed a setter to the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Determined Suicide. Stooped in Front of Stock Train
A terrible tragedy occurred on Thursday at Tamworth, when a man named Wm. Cochran, aged about 35, supposed to be a native of Kent, England, and a widower…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Train Wrecked. People Drowned Like Rats in a Trap. Ottawa, June 26
Spreading of the rails wrecked an immigrant train, and four cars fell into the Ottaws River. No bodies have been recovered. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motoring Made Easy. Policeman's Spare Time Hobby
The must remarkable constable in the Metropolitan Police Force is attached to the Hendon division. His name is Coult, and he not only owns his own motor-car, but…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Passengers
The railway authorities stated on Friday, that travellers who intend visiting the adjoining States would do well to bear in mind that regulations may be issued which will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →East Greta Railway Dispute
Tho dispute between the Association or Engine-drivers, Firemen, Cleaners and Fuelmen, and the East Greta Mining and Railway Company, Limited, was specially…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Congestion. Mr. Cann Blames Predecessors
Although the Government have decided to import the whole of the locomotives—eighty- asked for by Mr. Johnson, the Chief Railway Commissioner, the question…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Rates. Season Tickets
The alterations in railway fares were published lust week, in a special issue of the Government "Gazette." The increases will come into operation on July 1. The…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Increased Railway Fares and Freights. (To the Editor.)
Sir,—For a number of years I have been urging that railway charges are far too high, and that there should be a substantial reduction, instead of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Oakhampton Road
At the meeting held at Oakhampton on Saturday evening reference was made to the deplorable condition of the Onkhnmpton road, caused by the recent disastrous…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Stepless Tramcars
The Brisbane Tramway Company is [?] to try a sample of a stepless tramear, which should prove a boon to ladies, especially such us hobble themselves with the fashionable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Queensland News. Railway Autocars
The Queensland Railway Department is experimenting with the railway autocar, which should prove very useful in providing such a service as that which is required…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →East Greta Railway Dispute
Satisfaction is expressed by the men concerning the terms of settlement of the East Greta railway dispute, and matters are now expected to go along smoothly. One of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →What Is a "Tramp" Ship?
A tramp steamship is a "tramp" because she wanders the world over, carrying the most advantageous cargoes she can procure, and proceeding to any port, no matter how…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Schooner Tramp Dismasted. Rescue of the Crew
Early on Saturday morning the well-known scow Tramp, trading between Sydney and the northern rivers, was seen flying signals of distress. The steamer Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Roads and Crossings
THE abnormally wet season and the resulting bad condition of our country roads and crossings have led to a considerable amount of discussion as to the best…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Execrable Road
Sir,—I wish to draw attention to the ir[?] plorable state of the road from Querrent long to Maitland. The road from M[?] cent, post-office to Maitland is possible…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stock Owners' Association. Railway Fares and Freights. Sydney
The annual report of the Stock Owners Association says no longs has chaos prevailled in the Railway Department that the producing class is becoming almost…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Solicitor in Court. Refusing to Pay Tram Fare
Mr. Alfred Godfrey, one of the oldest solicitors in Sydney, was the defendant in a case which was called at the Central Summons Court, Sydney. The Information…
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