Attempt to Wreck Train Obstacle Placed on Line
An unsuccessful attempt was made last night to wreck a crowded electric train between Mortdale and Penshurst…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1948
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N.s.w. Government Railways. Summary of Annual Report for Year 1947-1948
The Commissioner for Railways has presented to the Minister for Transport his report on the operations of the Department of Railways for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Karuah Road
At the last Shiremeeting Cr. Parish said he had a discussion with an interstate, traveller who described the Karuah road as the worst in Australia'. The traveller…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Board Refuses Grant for Road Work
The joint Coal Board advised Lower Hunter Shire Council that no money could be allocated for reconstruction of East Maitland…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Motor Car Design
SYDNEY, Thurs.—Mr. E. R. Lane, managing director of Larke, Neave and Carter; Ltd.,: who returned to Sydney by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Deficits on Trains, Trams, Buses
SYDNEY. Thurs—A railways deficit of £1,392,000 and a loss of £64,000 on tram and bus services for the year 1948-49 was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bridge Toll to End
SYDNEY, Friday. — The toll levied on Ryde Bridge will end within six months, six years earlier than was originally…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bullet Fired at Express Train
A bullet was fired last night at the [?] of the Brisbane Sydney express is the train was passing through Repton, between Coff's Herbour and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Search for Aerodrome Site. Department Tells Of Difficulties. Council Favours Nandowra Landing Ground
A letter from the Director-General of Civil Aviation read at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council gives very little…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Aberdeen Road Residents. Want Properties Transferred to Municipal Area
Fifteen residents along the Aberdeen Road asked the Council on Wednesday to take the necessary steps to have their properties…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Britain Reduces Road Deaths Figures Best for 23 Years
Since the war ended, the number of deaths in Britain due to road accidents has steadily decreased. Last year's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Taxi Struck By Coal train at Neath Level Crossing. CARRIED 750 Yards Along Line
A taxi cab was totally wrecked when it was struck by a coal train at the Neath level crossing and carried 750 yards along the line in front of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Access Road to Show Ground. Joint Coal Board's Suggestion Council Adheres to Original. Scheme
The question whether Gerald Park lands would be affected by the probable duplication of the railway line from Branxton to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Notes. Vanguard Impresses
One of the new Standard "Vanguards," made in Britain, was brought to Muswellbrook this week, local agents, D. Jennison and Sons,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Careers
During the past few years many young men who would normally seek employment in the Sydney district have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Budget Estimates Deficit Forecast For Railways
The N.S. Wales Acting Treasurer, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, in his Budget, presented in the Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Commercial Motor Show
The first post-war commercial motor show, opened by Lord Louis Mountbatten at Earl's Court, has broken records both for the numbers and the variety of exhibits. The Neville Cab promotes efficiency by providing accessibility…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cyclist Fined
Trevor O'Neill, or 7 Gas-street, Singleton, was fined £1/14/6, with B/6 costs, at West Maitland Court to-day for tailing to keep…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Livestock, Fodder Concessions Conditions Governing Railway Carriage
There are many valuable livestock and fodder concessions granted by the Railway Department under the provisions of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A New Service For Local Motorists "While You Wait Battery Charging"
Until recently, no one believed that a flat battery could be safely and efficiently recharged in 20 minutes…
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