Cardiff Resident Killed Run Over by Train
The body of Francis Callaghan, 72. widower, a caretaker, living at Cardiff, was found at 10.20 p.m. on Saturday alongside the railway line, about 150 yards on the…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1927
3,010 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 151
Death Under Train Old Man's Legs Severed
With the legs severed above the kneel, the mutiliated body of Francis Callaghan, 72, was found beside the railway line on the Broadmeadow…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Opening Road Plumber Objects to Charge "It Is Excessive"
Stockton Council recently levied a charge of 10s 6d for every occasion a road is opened for the purpose of laying on water or gas. Mr. Hunt…
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From Paris to Niamey, Nigeria in eight days, is the remarkable motoring exploit of Lieutenant Estienne. It has hitherto been supposed that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Accidents Car Topples Over. Melbourne
A motor car got out of control near Belgrave, and toppled over the roadside, down a steep embankment. One of the occupants, Lexton Beggs (27), was killed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Indecent Language Tramway Prosecutions
For having used indecent language to a tramway conductor, Vincent Wann was fined £5, at Newcastle court to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Five Deaths Melbourne Motor Crashes Disastrous Week-end Melbourne
Five deaths occurred during the week-end through motor accidents, and 16 persons sustained injuries in crashes. In addition a man was saved…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dangerous Decking Cardiff Overhead Bridge
Some time ago the Newcastle branch of the N. R. M. A. drew the attention of the Railway Commissioners to the dangerous condition of the…
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The Newcastle branch of the N. R. M. A. is at present endeavoring to impress upon the Main Roads Board the necessity of having a new bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Collier Strikes Bridge Mishap to stockrington SYDNEY
The John Brown collier, Stockrington, struck the Gladesville bridge this morning, when passing through the swinging pler. The stockrington was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Had No Tickets Cessnock Unemployed C. H. Bay Road Job Camp Workers Explain
"If there had been 11 unionists and 11 others we would not have objected. But we intend to see that our award is observed."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →May Change His Mind Lang and Federal Road Grant A. W. U. Thinks So Katoomba
The reason why the A. W. U. convention at Katoomba did not insist on carrying Mr. Bodkin's motion urging the New South wales Government to…
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A record run has been made by the Edinburgh-Harrogate-London express, the train covering the 198 miles non-stop run from Harrogate to London in 210 minutes…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Gangers. Rates of Pay Increased. Sydney
The, Industrial Conciliation Committee which recently sat to hear an application made on behalf of the gangers employed by the Railway Commissioners, to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycling Hints for Novices Spark Plugs
There is hardly a novice at motor cycling who has not, in the early days of his experience with his machine, had trouble with spark plugs. Many…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Unfair Methods" Charges Against Motorists N. R. M. A. Takes a Hand
The Newcastle branch of the National Roads and Motorists' Association has for, some time, agitated for a removal of the inconveniences and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MOTORS for Grace Page. Fuel Limitations Racing Cars on a Dole French Innovation
A particularly interesting innovation is to be tried in international races this year in France. A limited fuel allowance has been adopted by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Stop Thief!" Motor Bandits' Daring Daylight Robbery London
Shopping crowds in High-street Kensington (London) were thrilled by the spectacle of a mounted policeman thundering in pursuit of a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Behind the Trams Lake Shire's Campaign Electrics Wanted
"Licenses should not be granted to buses to run in competition with the trams." said Councillor Holy, at Lake Macquarie shire Council yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motors for Grace and Pace. Change Down Negotiating City Traffic Better Get Away
In driving a small car through the crowded streets of a city, the advantage of changing to a lower gear frequently are not appreciated by…
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