A Doctor on Bridge London
That bridge, in certain circumstances, is very harmful in the emphatic declaration of Sir Arbuthnot Lane, whose letter on the subject is featured in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1927
3,010 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 151
Train Derailed Accident Near Parkes. Sydney
Disaster almost overtook the Forbes mail train while it was travelling between Parkes and Tichborne this morning, when eight trucks and two…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Better Farming Train. Government's Decision Sydney
"I have been considering for some time if the Great White Train (which has rendered such useful, service to the Made in Australia' movement) could not be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motors for Grace and Pace Road Signs Reflectors for Night Driving N.R.M.A. SCHEME
Following the lead taken by the Automobile Association of Great Britain, the N.R.M.A., is interesting itself further, in the erection of road…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Modern Motors on the Road 'The Sun's" Test Course New Standard Chevrolet 31.2 Miles on Gallon of Petrol
A new standard Chevrolet tried out over "The Newcastle Sun's" test course ran 7.8 miles on [?] pints of petrol before korking out. This is equal to an average of 31.2 miles to the gallon. THE petrol consumption test…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Workers. Sydney
That during the last two months the Railway Commissioners had dismissed no fewer than a thousand employees, was a statement made by Mr. G. Bodkin,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Inquiry Sydney
The Cabinet to-day gave consideration to the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the recent railway disasters. Mr. Flannery, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Show Big Display of Trucks
A larger variety of motor trucks will be exhibited at the coming motor show' than at any previous M.T.A. Motor Show held in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MOTORS for Grace Pace Brinck v. LAMONT Exciting Race Likely Next Saturday Speedway Notes
The most eagerly awaited match race this season—Eddie Brinck v Lamont [?] act down for decision at Newcastle next Saturday night. On the last occasion when the American raced here an enormous attendance cheered him on. Then he was at a great disadvantage in that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →One Set of Records International Agreement Motor Races
The most important business transacted at the gathering of the International Association of recognised automobile clubs, held in Paris, was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Deaf Motor Cyclist LONDON
A deaf mute, William Bate, of Warrington, has been perpetually disqualified from motor cycling. The police gave evidence that he…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →MOTORS for Grace Pace No Oil Famine American Expert is Reassuring Untapped Resources
While admitting that there will be a depletion of oil from wells, an American Government expert scouts the possibility of a famine of motor spirit. He points out that there are vast resources which, owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Be Prepared Hints for Motorists Touring Equipment
When, touring, particularly, one must be more or less prepared for the happening of the unforeseen, and so it is necessary to make provision for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →While You Lunch Repainting Motor Cars
At the recent annual meeting of the American National Paint. Oil and Varnish Association, the president stated that in the near future, it will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cyclist Fined
For having ridden a motor cycle without a light, Bertram James Cook was fined £1, with 6s costs, by Mr. Cicove, P.M., at Cessnock Police Court…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →World Tour Girl Motorist's Plans LONDON
Under the auspices of the Automobile Association, Miss Corderay will start in February on a 14,000 miles reliability tour in a British-built,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cycling Hints for Novices Chain Drives
Easily the most popular means of transmission is the chain drive and it is safe to say that in time the belt will be no more. Indeed, on all new…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hit by Motor Cycle Accidental Death Verdict
An Inquest was held this afternoon by Mr. C. Hibble into the cause of the death of Alfred Proud, which occurred in the Newcastle Hospital on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Government 'Buses? Replacing Steam Trams SYDNEY
The Premier, in answer to questions in the Assembly to-day regarding the need for replacing steam trams with other transport services, said that…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Better Farming Train
In announcing his intention to equip the Great White Train as a Better Farming Train, to tour the State, Mr. Lang, the Premier, launched what was…
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