Taxing Motor Vehicles Questions in the House
In the Assembly last Thursday Mr. Missingham (Country Party) asked:— Is the Colonial Secretary aware…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1927
2,109 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 106
Railway Disaster. Guard Dies From Injuries. Brisbane
A shocking disaster befell the ballast train which started out to the scene of a wash-out near Goodwood. Six trucks left the line. Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Our Motoring Section. Notes and News from all Quarters
It is many years since we first heard the opinion expressed that the coming of the cheap car would wipe the motor cycle, and especially the side-car…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Silent 'Tragedy.' Railway Construction. Grafton-casino Line
Traveller' writes to the Grafton 'Examiner':— 'The sight that meets the eye of the traveller to Grafton per rail…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motors & Motoring Fitting Oversize Tyres
Car[?]owners who are advised to fit oversize tyres very frequently experience trouble after a few punctures have been encountered. in that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Fatality. the Late Steven Hogan
Mr. J. New-Campbell, District Coroner. conducted an inquiry, on Friday last touching the death of S[?]ev on Hogan…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sleepers on Glen Innes Train
Col. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the secretary to the Railway Commissioners : With reference to your inquiry…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Trains Blocked Roads Impassable BRISBANE
Railway traffic in the north has again been interrupted as a result of further heavy rains. All trains were cancelled yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lang's Intentions A.W.U. DENIAL The Federal Roads Grant KATOOMBA
The executive officers of the A.W.U. have officially denied a published statement that any assurance had been given to the Premier (Mr. Lang)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Revolutionising Motor Cycling London
A handful of privileged persons witnessed a private demonstration of what experts described as a most remarkable…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Precarious Plight Half-hour Under Tram SYDNEY
Annie Rogers (31), had a miraculous escape from death in the city last night. She was crossing the tramline at Circular Quay when the tram…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Speed 104 Miles an Hour
When railways were first used, two passenger trains were often well beaten in point to point races by stage coaches. The growth of speed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor and Sulky Collide. Two Persons Injured
Two persons, Mrs. Alice Patterson and Robert Cranston, were seriously injured at Lakemba when a sulky in which they were driving came into collision…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Accident. Four Persons in Hospital
Two motor ears collided at Went worthville last night resulting in injuries to four persons.- All the victims were removed to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Car and Motor Cycle Collide Two Persons Seriously Injured
Melbourne.—During the week-end several persons were killed as the result of motor car accidents. in one case Annie Colless, 19 and Florence Dodd,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Ambulance MR. G. F. Nott Gives £50. Provisional Committee Formed
"Since we've had an experienced man I know several cases for certain of lives being saved, and much suffering has also been…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Armidale's Motor Ambulance "Won't Benefit Uralla." Public Meeting to Be Called, However
Writing to last mooting of Uralla Municipal Council, the secretary of the Armidale ambulance proposal gave details of the initial public meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Bike v. Racehorse Machine Wins
Wiren Heath a race-horse, ridden by Mr. W. O. Landrigan, trainer, was matched against a motor cycle, piloted by Mr. A. Hotter, in a challenge…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Roads to Canberra Impassable. Repairs Imperative
If it rains in May, 70,000 persons will never reach the Federal Capital. The roads to Canberra are in a shooting condition. It is anticipated that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local and General News. Gara Bridge
Work [?] [?] at Gara bridge, and it is [?] that it will be [?] for traffic [?] weeks. MOTOR LORRY CAPSIZES…
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