"Motor Bandits." Melbourne
A miner named Arthur Lobb told a sensational story to the Bendigo police late last night. He said that two women friends of his were bringing home…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1913
715 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 36
Railway Hospital Bed
For some considerable time a number of railway employees have been considering the advisability of placing a bed in the accident ward of the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Overloading Trams
One of the things which seem to require explanation is why tram cars are allowed to be overloaded to almost an unlimited extent, whilst the cabby, who does not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cycling. Rowan Road Race
The opening road race promted by the Newcastle district centre, N.S.W. League of Wheelman, was decided on Saturday afternoon, on the Swanson-Admastown…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cycling
A hill-climbing contract run under the auspices of the Hunter District Motor Club took place on Saturday afternoon, on the Wallsend Cemetery Hill, when some…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Sydney Letter. the City Bridge.—items From Over the Pacific.—the Title From a Lottery.—a Great Cathedral.—a Booming Suburb.—what of a Visit by the Prince of Wales.—an Australian International Exhibition. Sydney
The Public Works Commitee has approved of our bridge. It is to cost £8,000,000 or so, and is to sen the ages out. In other words, we are to have it…
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A chestanty old conundrum comes to my mind "What compliment did Caesar pay to the Irish when he came to the Rhine? Give it up? Yes, that's the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Killed on the Railway. Evidence at Inquest
Mr. C. Hibble, district coroner, held an inquest at the Newcastle Courthouse yesterday afternoon, into the circumstances attending the death of a man known as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Randwick Tram Smash. Inquest on Green. Coroner Censures Driver. Sydney
The smash between a tram and a lorry in Susan-street, Randwick, on the night of May 22nd, was inquired into at the City Coroner's Court this morning, when…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →North Coast Railway. Early Completion Urged. Sydney
A large deputation, representing settlers and various public bodies right throughout the North Coast district, and numerous business firms in Sydney, was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tram and Lorry Collide. Six Men Injured. Sydney
As a result of a collision between a motor lorry and a train at the corner of Castlereagh and Park streets, city, early this morning, six men were injured and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Workers. Rival Unions. Sydney
The recent cancellation of the registration of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association was again made a subject for consideration by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. the Threatened Rise in Railway Fares.—england's Prime Minister Writes Our Lord Mayor.—a Famous Poet's Sydney Relatives.—should Aldermen Be Paid?—the Strike Prosecution.—no Doubt About Mr. M'gowen's Retirement. Sydney
They have given us warning enough of the increased railway fares. If coming events are to be judged by the size of their shadows, then those who use the…
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The Works Committee has acted wisely in deciding on a bridge in preference to a tunnel to connect the shores of Sydney. While tunnel has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →World's Largest Bridge. Being Built at New York
The steel arch bridge over the H[?]ll Gate in the northern part of New York City will be, with its viaducts, the largest bridge in the world. Its construction has…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Pen-notes and Pencillings. Our Railways
The Minister has received his plan to expedite new construction. He is enthusiastic. If Parliament approves, then, in his opinion, a good deal of work will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Passenger Killed. Ipswich (Q.)
J. G. Mustard, 26 years of age, telegraph operator at Ipswich railway station, received fatal injuries while traveling in a train between Woiston and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Silverton Tram Employees. Broken Hill
The wages board gave its decision yesterday on the claims by the Silverton tramway employees. It granted increases to guards, simntors and assistant…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Vigorous Railway Policy. Declaration by Mr. M'gowen. West Wyalong
On the occasion of the turning of the first sod of the Wyalong-Lake Cudgellico railway to-day, Mr. M'Gowen deciared himself to be strongly in favour…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Restless Labour. English Railwaymen. London
A meeting of railwaymen, held at Burton-on-Trent, carried a resolution in favour of an eight-hour day and a minimum wage…
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