Remarkable Escape. Train Crashes Into Motor Car. Taree
Mr. J. Murdoch, of Taree, had a narrow escape from death when the Kempsey mall train dashed into his car at a level crossing near Taree last…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1928
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Aeroplane Used to Overtake Fleeing Criminals. Queensland Chase
For the first time in the history of Australia an aeroplane was used to overtake criminals fleeing from arrest. The incident happened on Christmas…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spit Bridge. Half the Cost Raised
When the Spit Bridge was constructed across Middle Harbour in 1924, it was anticipated that 15 or 16 years would elapse before the net…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Main Roads. Board's Policy. Last Year's Operations
Although much was done by the Main Roads Board during 1927 the year's programme was to a certain extent, affected by Government policy…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bridge Collapses. British Storm Effect. London
From all parts of the country continue to come reports of damage and difficulties caused by the floods, which, followed the recent blizzard…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →N.r.m.a. Notes. Causes of Road Accidents
The N.R.M.A. announces that it has obtained figures relating to the causes of accidents over a given period in Great Britain, which appears…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →One Armed Motorist Has Narrow Escape
Mr. E. Mills, of Denman was driving his motor car along the Dennum road on Saturday last, when something went wrong with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Motor World
One of the first parking stations in Australia on a scale resembling the buildings which have been erected in America and on the continent, is…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Five Charged Alleged Larceny of Motor Car. Other Charges Pending GUNDAGAI
At the local police court this morning, James Spencer 16, John Sargent 18, Harold Pugh 35, Leslie Sargent, 22, George Woodhouse…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Six Arrested. Alleged Stolen Motor Car. Sydney
A motor car, alleged to have been stolen from Crown Street, City, has been recovered at Goulburn, and six men have been arrested. They will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dungog & District Motor Cycle Club General Meeting
A general meeting of above was held at the Globe Cafe on Tuesday night last. The President (Mr. C. T. Abbott) occupied the chair and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motoring Notes
Since the advent of the automobile, no achievement probably excepting Major H. O. D. Segrave's speed dash on Daytona Beach, when he touched…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aeroplane Used. to Overtake Fleeing Criminals. Queensland Chase
For the first time in the history of Australia an aeroplane was sued to overtake criminals fleeing from attest…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fatal Fall. Found Under Bridge
William Hessian, aged 24, was found dead under the bridge at Hume Weir, Albury, Apparently he had been crossing the railway bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Harbour Bridge Steady Progress Being Made
Steady progress lias been made with the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The total weight of steel erected now exceeds 10, 000 tons. Tour of the live steel…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bridge in Britain. Majority Calling Discontinued
British bridge clubs have decided against majority bidding. They reverted to value bidding on November 14. The London clubs voted by 38…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Passed Danger Signals. Train Driver Punished
Following the Board of Inquiry's finding that Driver. T. H. Smith was responsible for the railway accident involving three goods trains at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LOCAL & GENERAL Depression in Road
The depression in the road at the Two Mile Creek, on the Newcastle-Maitland road, was filled in this morning, and this will be appreciated…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Main Roads. the Board's Policy. Last. Year's Operations
Although much was done by the Main Roads Board during 1927 the year's programme was, to a certain extent, affected by Government…
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