Motorist's Lonely Death
Mr. Rolland Cudmore, son of Mr. Dan. Cudmore, of Victor Harbor, S.A., met his death in a tragic manner whilst travelling to Wentworth from Adelaide alone…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1913
1,199 stories in Murray's papers · page 52 of 60
N.s.w. Railway Commissioner. Mr. Johnson's Successor
It is reported that the New South Wales Government does not intend to renew Mr. Johnson's term of office as Chief Railway Commissioner, and that already the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cablegrams. the Liverpool Railway Disaster. Signalman's Onerous Duties. Accident Due to Error of Judgement. London
The principal witness on Friday at the inquest on the body of one of the seven victims of the accident which occurred last week in railway tunnel near St. James'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Modest Railway Men. What They Ask From the Government. Increased Expenditure of a Million a Year. Sydney
Speaking at, the annual reunion of railway employes at Hornsby last night, Mr. Cann, Colonial Treasurer, said: "It is impossible to give you all you want at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victoria. Melbourne, Monday. Fatal Hurry to Train
Hurrying to catch a train at Chelsea yesterday afternoon, Frederick Prebble, aged 37 years, who resided in Grand street, Clifton Hill collapsed and died. He had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →English Railways. Mr. Buxton's Experiences. Friction with the People. London
Mr. Sydney Buxton, President of the Board of Trade, speaking on Saturday evening at Leister, referred to the subject of nationalisation of railways, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →London Railway Accident. Signalmen at Fault
It is stated that the fatal railway accident which occurred on Saturday at Waterloo station, London, was apparently due to a misunderstanding between signalmen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Chasing Kangaroos. Hunt in Motor Cars
The kangaroo herd at the Zoological Gardens has received a very acceptable addition, as a result of a "drive" held in Riverina last week (says the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Aeroplane Gift to War Office. Bought by Students' Shilling Subscriptions. Colonel Seely Accepts
A Bleriot monoplane, fully tested in cross-country flights with a view to military use, has been presented to the War Office by students of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Strike War in America. Strikers Capture a Train. Trinidad (Colorado)
The battles between the strikers and the mine owners have been resumed. The strikes attacked a protected train occupied by mine guards. The strikers were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Breaking of Railway Journeys. Letter to Albury Chamber of Commerce
At last night's meeting the secretary of the Albury Chamber of Commerce read a letter which he had sent to the following bodies: Chambers at Lismore,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Accidents in England. Nine This Year. New Control System Blamed. London
The present year will be a notable one in England as regards railway accidents. No fewer than nine serious mishaps have occurred on the English lines this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Border Railway Jealousy
"CONSISTENCY IS the last refuge of fools" once said a famous English statesman. If this aphorism be true, then Mr Wade is safe from all accusations of foolishness…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Border Railways. Debate In The House
In moving in the Assembly recently that it was expedient to bring in a bill to ratify the agreement entered into between the two Premiers respecting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rebels in Mexico. 100 Soldiers Killed in Wrecked Train. Mexico City
A shocking outrage has been committed by Mexican rebels in the Northern State of Choahulia. The insurrectionists blew up a troop train with dynamite, near…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Motoring Record. 110 Miles in an Hour. London
The record of Caseagne, who on October 11 covered 108 miles, all but 88 yards, in one hour in a Sunbeam motor car on the Brooklands racing track, has soon been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Station Burnt. Express Train Amid Flames. London
A fire broke out yesterday at the London and North-Western Railway Company's station at Llandulas, in Denbighshire (Wales). Despite the efforts of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Her First Letter. Time Vale, Koetong Road
Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is the first time I have written to the "Banner." I have four sisters and three brothers. One of my sisters is married. My friend…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Waiting for the Inspector. Tine Vale, Koetong Road
Dear Uncle Jeff,—As my friends are writing to you, I thought I would write also. We are having some very hot weather lately. I received the merit…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Strikers Use Machine Guns. Miners Hold Up Train. Trinidad (Colorado), 24
Strike disturbances throughout the mining districts have developed to such an extent that the conditions resemble those of actual warfare…
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