Train Telephony
An installation of wireless telephony on the train from Berlin to Hamburg was opened on Tuesday. It proved most successful, the hearing at both ends being…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1926
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Motorists' Terror Glebe-Adamstown Road
At present the Clebe-Adamstown road, from the Merewether hotel to the top of Glebe hill, contains more pot-holes to the square yard than any…
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Sir,—Your correspondent, "Observer," is one among many who are trying to get the Adamstown Council to awake from their slumber. He is also very mild in his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Charlestown Road Repairs
An Inspection of Charlestown-road from the Adamstown boundary to the Lake Macquarie Shire boundary was made by members of Adamstown…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Machines Capsize Motor Cyclists Injured Road Mishap. Melbourne
Four men were knocked unconscious when one motor cycle capsized through trying to dodge another, which had capsized on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Port Stephens. Road Improvement Scheme
The holiday traffic to the watering places along the shores of Port Stephens was substantial. There was an increase in the number of family parties…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tragedy Averted Train Stopped in Time Peril for 400 BRISBANE
The northern mail train escaped destruction by five or six yards when it was brought to a standstill within that distance, of a stationary train at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Summons Division. Motor Traffic Act
James Burreston Angove, of 4 Estell-street Maryville, was charged that on December 8, being the driver of a motor omnibus in Hunter-street, Newcastle, he…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Charlestown Tramway
Sir,—The tramway authorities recently informed the Charlestown Progress Association that the revenue received from the motor omnibus traffic did not justify…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Workshops
Nine moulders at the Honeysuckle Point workshops of the Railway Commissioners were notified yesterday that their services were to be dispensed with Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Taking Over 'Buses Railway Control Cabinet Scheme Sydney
The State Cabinet has decided to ask the Railway Commissioners to draw up a scheme to take over the whole of the motor…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Workers Sulphide Junction Stop
Newcastle men employed at the site of the new railway workshops at Cockle Creek object to the walk to and from Cardiff station each day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Width of Roads
Merewether Council received a circular late last night from the town clerk of Grafton, complaining of the attempt by the Main Roads Board to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Charlestown Road Work
Merewether Council at its meeting last night received a letter from the Water Board stating that it was prepared to lower the watermain on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sydney Bridge and Ferries SYDNEY
The State Premier, Mr. Lang, was asked to-day whether the Government proposed to take over the Sydney ferries…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"An Old Sore" Train Fares from Greta
Greta Council asked Merewether Council last night for assistance in securing week-end excursion train tickets between Greta and Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →'Money Thrown Away' Unfinished Minmi Road
There was further reference at Wallsend Council last night to Minimi road. The reconstruction of this road was taken in hand by the Main Roads…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Highway Problems Roads Board Busy What Chairman Says Sydney
"The motor car and motor lorry are working a complete revolution in transportation," said the chairman of the Main Roads Board (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Trams and Motor 'Buses
A question which has been besetting the Railway Commissioners for some time is now to receive official consideration. This is how to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycling
Mr. W. A. Thomas, local manager for Messrs. Bennett and Wood, Ltd., advises that at the Maroubra Speedway on Saturday last H. Peel, mounted on a 7 h.p…
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