Killed by Train
SYDNEY, Thursday.--Advice has been received to the effect that Charles Holmes, 52, was killed by a train between Pymble and Turramurra,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1931
682 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 35
Road to Salvation Political Partnership Mr. Hardy's Statement
Mr. Charles Hardy, jun., chairman of the United Country Movement, on his return to Wagga on Saturday last, said he was fearful of a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sell the Railways Archbishop Duhig's Advice
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brishanc (Dr. Duhig), speaking at the annual breakfast of the Christian Brothers' Old Boys' Association on last…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Railway Collision Rome Vienna Express Vicuna, August 16
Twelve persons are known to have been killed and 38 injured when the Rome Vienna express collided with a goods train Hear Leoben, 116 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stung by Hornet in the Eye Motorist's Fatal Crash Into Tree Suva, August 3
A native motorist named Narian was driving two men as passengers at Nandi, when a hornet stung him in the eye. The driver instinctively put his hand…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Caught in Points Railway Workers Experience Sydney
A railway electrician, Henry Ellis (28) had an extraordinary experience this morning. He was working on the railway line near Flemington…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The State Assembly. a Veteran Removed. The 1917 Railway Strike. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon
For refusing to act as teller when ordered to do so by the temporary chairman of committees, Dr. Arthur was removed from the Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unregistered Motor 'Bus Owner and Drivers Heavily Fined. MELBOURNE
The proprietor of an unregistered 'bus in Melbourne was fined £715, and two drivers employed by him £200 each. The proprietor had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Killed on Railway Line Near Pymble
Charles Holmes (52), was killed by a train between Pymble and Turramurra late last night. He is supposed to have lost his balance and fallen on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Victorian Railways News Bulletin—august 1931 Cheap Excursions to and from Melbourne
The usual spring series of cheap railway excursions from Melbourne to all country stations will be run between August 24 and 29 inclusive. Fares for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Testing Harbour Bridge
Working tests on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will begin soon, and will occupy several weeks. Four railway trains, each 1200ft. in length and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bridge--at £10 Per 100
A Sydney man visiting Melbourne found himself at a Bridge party, which included Mr. Chir[?]side and a friend. "The usual ten?" asked Mr. Chir[?]side…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Good Stolen Railway Trucks Opened Saveloys For Decorations
Between 10 o'clock on Friday night and 9 o'clock on Saturday morning a quantity .of groceries was stolen from a truck in the railway goods shed and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Inspect All Roads Ald. Windeyer's Scheme
In order that the aldermen may thoroughly acquaint themselves with the state of the roads within the Municipality and devise some scheme for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Attack in a Train Woman Singer Battered with Hammer
That he suffered from a terrible malady which had changed his character entirely was the defence put forward at the Old Bailey on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Motors Experiments with Free-wheel Cars
The writer bas previously alluded in these notes, to the question of the free-wheel as fitted to cars. and it is of acurse general knowledge that one…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Railway Robbery Quantity of Foodstuffs Wilful Destruction of Goods
Pilfering from railway trucks has been fairly common of late, but the latest robbery from Deniliquin railway station probably overshadows all…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Using a Motor Car Two Men Captured Remanded to September 17
Before Messrs kelly and Wyse, J's.P.., in Deniliquin Police, Court, on Monday morning, Sydney Ryan, aged 26, was charged that near Moulamein…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Trams Collide Seven Persons Injured SYDNEY
Two trams collided at Circular Quay to-day, and although they were not travelling fast the impact was sufficient to hurl the passengers from their…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man's Shocking Death. In Newcastle Railway Yards
Henry Hoffman (61), met a shocking death in the Newcastle railway yards last night, when he was nearly cut in half by a shunting train. The…
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