Harbour Bridge Granite From Moruya
The Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) stated that not delay in the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge would result from the visit of the engineers of…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1924
3,824 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 192
Lucky Escape. Train Smashes Into Lorry
Augustus Haigg, aged 50 years, and his son, aged 16 years, had remarkable escapes when a train struck a motor lorry in which they were riding at a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Run Down by Train. Engine-driver Killed
Edward McPherson, 39, an engine driver, of 95 Wilson-street, Newtown, was run down and killed by a train while he was walking to work along…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Train Disaster. Caused by Negligence. and Excessive Speed
At the inquiry at Maryborough (Q.) into the cause of the Gillen's Siding railway disaster, on the Mount Perry [?]ne, some weeks ago, the magistrate…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Underground Railways. Huge Japanese Contract. New York, April 20
A Tokio message says: The Municipal Council has approved of plans for 50 miles of underground electric railways to cost 200,000,000 yen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Easter Record. Sydney Tram Traffic
The number of passengers carried in the Sydney trams exceded one million per day last Tuesday to Saturday. The number on each of the five days…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Stock Disease. Marooned Motorists. New York. April 19
A message from Los Angeles states that 1600 eastbound motorists in 600 motors became stranded at Needles. Arizona, as a result of two…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Railway Hold-up. New Zealand Paralysed. Industries Seriously Affected. Direct Action
The New Zealand railway strike threatens to paralyse the whole country, and will interfere seriously with the fleet…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cyclist Killed Companion Seriously Injured
A shooking accident occurred on Friday afternoon at Kyneton the road-race circuit. One of the entrants for the sidecar…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Easter Record. on the Tramways
All tramway records in Sydney were beaten over the Easter holidays. The number of passengers carried numbered 7,124,129, and they paid £75,972 in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Strike. Crisis in New Zealand. Industries Affected
The railway strike in New Zealand has resulted in a stoppage of operations at the State coal mine. Lake of transport facilities made this course…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Inquiry. Early Next Month
The inquiry into the operations of the New South Wales railway service by Sir Shin Fay and Sir Vincent Ravon, two leading railway authorities in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Muswellbrook Letter Recent Motor Accident. Muswellbrook
On Good Friday morning Messrs. B. Albin jun., of Darthrook and Messrs. Harvey, son and nephew, respectively, of Mr. J. Harvey, of Muswellbrook…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country Railways. North and South. Public Works Inquiry
The Public Works Committee heard evidence by Mr. Paton, acting chief draughtsman, regarding proposed railways from Wollanto Mt…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Cycling Tour. Easter Trip
Availing themselves of the Easter four days, a quartette from the Maitland District Motor Cycling Club, comprising Messrs Nash ald…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Railway Enquiry Commences Early Next Month
The inquiry into the operations of the New South Wales railway service by Sir Sam Fay and Sir Vincent Rayon, two leading railway authorities in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sydney Trams a Record Fortnight
A tramway record for Sydney was established during the foitnight ended Tuesday last (April '22), when 14,208,748 passengers (equal to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Men Restive in Victoria and Tasmania
Trouble is reported among railwaymen in both Victoria and Tasmania. The secretary of the Victorian branch of the Amalgamated Railways…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New Zealand Railway Strike Intimidation Alleged
A message from Wellington on Wednesday stated that there were no notable developments in the railway strike situation during the day. Neither side…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Travellers' Plight. Mishaps to a Train. Newcastle
The engine of the 9.30 train from Sydney last night broke down at Hornsby. The axle of a first-class carriage fired at Gosford, with the…
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