Road Matters
We have been paid a visit by our worthy Engineer, Mr. McGowen; the result of which is not known as yet, but it is rumoured that he…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1931
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Road Repairs
The newly-formed portion of Venacher-street which has been a quagmire during the recent wet weather, is now being gravelled. Users of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →North Shore Bridge— "Dalkeith"
The beautiful station homestead at "Dalkeith," the property of Mr. P. D. McMastor, will always be linked with the history of that great…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →General News Opening of Harbour Bridge
The suggestion that the Sydney Harbour Bridge should be opened by the King by wireless, in receiving consideration in official circles. The feat…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Main Roads Board Subsidy of Councils Reduced
Addressing the Shire Conference in Sydney yesterday, the Chairman of the Main Roads Board' (Mr J. Garlick) said that there would not be much money available to the.boai-d for further…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fettler Killed Struck by Coal Train
Albert Andrew McDonald aged 55, a fettler, residing in Sinelair-street, East Maitland, was killed on the railway line near Thornton, yesterday, the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Struck by Train Fettler's Tragic End Head Severed
Working on the railway line between East Maitland and Thornton yesterday afternoon, Albert Andrew MoDonald, 55, a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Prisoner Escapes From Train. Officer Eluded. Big Search
A prisoner made a daring escape from the Brisbane express while the train was halted at Somerset, between Wingham and Gloucester about one…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suppressing Motors. Drastic Legislation Proposed "£2,000,000 for Railways."
Motor vehicles in New South Wales —private cars, passenger vehicles plying for hire, and motor trucks—are absorbing £2,000,000 a year in fares…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cycling Notes D. Worthington Wins Again Amateur Road Fixtures Northern Events
"Dud" Worthington, of Kurri Club, is in great form at present, and his success in winning Cessnock Club's 20 miles race last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australia Motor Cyclist's Record
The Australian motor cyclist, Sincock, covered a kilometre in 14.53 sees., which is equivalent to 153.9 miles per hour, beating the record; but…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Commissioners
The local Municipal Council has been advised that the Railway Commissioners will not be calling at Aberdeen, as the tour of inspection…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stole Goods From Railway Truck Whisky Proved Their Undoing. Three Young Men Before Singleton Court
When two young men entered a railway truck and stole some goods from a consignment going to Armidale, they were very unwise to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Sequel to Motor Accident £260 Damages
In the Sydney District Court, Eileen Josephine Agenbuerg, of Williamstreet, Leichhardt, was awarded £250 damages against the Metropolitan x…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Woman's Motoring Record 129 Miles Per Hour (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Paris
Driving a Darby Miller special racing car, Mrs E. M. Stewart, on the Montlhery track, broke her own world's record of 100…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Inquest on Motor Cycle Fatality Verdict of Accidental Death
An inquest was held at the Singleton Court House on Wednesday afternoon, concerning the death of Geoffrey Edwin Cant, who was killed when thrown…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycle Strikes Cow Rider Seriously Injured
When Cecil Cox, an employee of the Ashford Shire Council, was proceeding to Inverell on his motor cycle and side car to (visit his sick son, he collided…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cyclist Killed Dragged on Road WOLLONGONG
Thomas Gowans, 18, of Thirroul, was riding a bloy[?] along the main road of Built, when he collided with a car…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Car Overturns E. Greta-road Smash Lucky Escape
While being driven towards Cessnock at about 7 o'clock on Saturday night, a Studebaker Sedan, owned by a Weston…
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