District News. Wallsend. Brookstown Bridge
The troubles of Wallsend Municipal Council in connection with large wooden bridges in the municipality, which have fallen into disrepair, have been…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1925
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The Railway Service
The attitude of the railway men in refusing to consider the adoption of an "irritation strike" in order to compel attention to matters which…
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A shocking tragedy occurred on the Rockhampton-Brisbane mail on Saturday night. Fellow-passengers noticed that Robert…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Increased Railway Travel Sydney
The interstate shipping dispute, and the consequent tying up of interstate vessels has resulted in a very large increase in railway traffic between Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Too Many Motors When in a Hurry, Walk Paris Traffic
Paris has become the city where one walks when in a hurry. This is no exaggeration for the sake of contrast. It is an unpleasant fact that…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →109 Miles an Hour New Motor Record
The world's motor car record for an hour has been increased by J. G. Thomas on a Leyland, covering 109 miles 160 yards in 60 minutes on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motors for Grace and Pace Thirty Per Cent. Rise Motor Car Insurance Higher Rebate Sydney
Insurance rates for motor cars will be increase by 30 per cent. from February 1. This decision. it was announced…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Crash Into Tram Maitland-Rd. Collision Cyclist Injured
A collision with a tram at 2.30 this afternoon resulted in a cyclist, Cliff Hushes (25). married, who resides at Cumberland-street. Mayfield,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →More Thrills Motor Cyclists' Crash Crowd at Maitland
The benefit night for cyclists on the Maitland speedway attracted a large attendance. It is expected that the net result will be nearly £200…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motors for Grace and Pace Six Wheel 'Buses Construction Advances American Experiences
A notable, advance in the construction of six-wheeled motor vehicles for motor 'bus work is evidenced in American and France…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motors for Grace anH Pace What the New Year Offers Popularity of the Car Prices to Suit Everyone
To the motorists and of course, the trade generally, 1925 promises to be a record year. Most cars have dropped to a price which places them within…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motors for Grace and Pace Motor Cycling Hamilton Activities
The monthly meeting of the Hamilton Motor Cycle Club was held on Wednesday last when the programme was drafted…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motorist Fined
Hubert Kempe was fined £1, with 8s costs, at the Cessnock Police Court this morning for falling to return a number plate on a motor cycle…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Dead Silent Aeroplane
The British Air Ministry announces that the two-seater dual control light aeroplane competition which recently concluded at Lympne has resulted in…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Wallsend Tunnel Bridge
Following the special council meeting on Monday concerning the Brookstown high level bridge, the aldermen who were present visited the tunnel bridge,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Oil on Road ?. Cabman's Mishap Claim to Council
Was the oily nature of the surface of a Newcastle street responsible for a recent accident? This is a question addressed to the City Council…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cycle and Tram Collision. Man Seriously Injured
A collision occurred between a motor cycle end on electric tram in Maitland-road, Mayfield, between Carrington and Havelock streets, yesterday afternoon,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maitland District Motor Cycle Fatality
Mr. Allan King, of Smith-street, West Maitland, aged 23, died in the Maitland Hospital yesterday afternoon from concussion of the brain and other injuries…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Station at "Kotara."
The railway platform which has been erected by the Scottish-Australian Mining Company at "Kotara," the new suburb being submitted to auction on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railways Administration Northern Area Commissioner
Mr. W. C. Quinton, who has been appointed northern district area Railway Commissioner, arrived in Newcastle yesterday, and has secured office…
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