Veteran Motor Cars' Race
On the 32nd anniversary of the abolition of the "man with the red flag," who had to walk 40 yards in advance of any mechanically-propelled vehicle,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1929
3,457 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 173
Summons Division. Motor Traffic Act
For failing to notify the Motor Traffie Department of the sale of a motor cycle, William Garside was fined 10/ with 8/ costs in default, three days'…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motorists and Noise
In a suburb of a northern English town large board are displayed asking motorists not to hoot unnecessarily. "Consider the sick. Silence i[?] golden,"…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Attack on Motor Record
Captain J. E. Howey and R. C. Gallop reached Sydney by the steamer Aorangi yesterday from England, via America, and will attempt to establish a new motoring…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Station Controversy
The controversy between the Railway Commissioners and Dr. J. J. Bradfield over the site of the proposed railways station at Circular Quay shows no sign…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway "Art Gallery."
An annual display of art is made in the office of Mr. Frewin. Chief Clerk of the Newcastle District Railway Superintendent's Department. It represents the many…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Storm Toll Three People Killed Man Crushed Two Fatal Motor Accidents SYDNEY
THREE lives were lost as the result of last night's storm. Victims are:— Thomas Thompson, 63,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Caught in Flood North Queensland Railway Train Passengers Safe State Rejoices at Breaking of Drought ROCKHAMPTON
There have been some dramatic incidents in connection with the floods, which are reported from widespread districts, both on the coast and inland. A train from Longreach was stuck up at Mills Creek, on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Death in Train Man Found on Tamworth Mail Verdict of Suicide Mystery of Missing £150 Unsolved
After three adjournments, fresh evidence was submitted at the inquest, held at the West Maitland Court House to-day, into the death of Archibald Currie McCaWum, the Victorian farmer, who was discovered with his throat cut in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →'Plane Can Now Circle World in Continuous Flight! Long Road King Over Steepest Grade Fewer Doctors Improvement Still Maintained LONDON
Only one bulletin concerning the King's condition was made available to-day. Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Hewitt signed the following report which was issued at 8.15 to-night:— The King has had a. quiet day, and there has been some…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Accidents Four Killed; 20 Injured Smash on Mountains Sydney
A heavy toll of life was taken yesterday, when motor smashes occurred at Lawson, on the Blue Mountains, and on the Parramatta-road, Flemington. In…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Smashes Melbourne's Long List Two Killed Melbourne
Two fatal motor accidents occurred in the week-end. The list of collisions and overturnings is a long one…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Yachts Speedy Billikin
Two more wins were recorded by Billikin, manned by tho Misses Adams, at Newcastle Royal Motor Yacht Club's races at Toronto on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dangerous Bridge Approach
Complaints of the council's neglect in regard to the Mackie-avenue bridge, approaches are made by New Lambton residents…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Council Main Roads Action
Newcastle City ,Council met last night. There were present: Ald. H. L. Wheeler, the Mayor, and Ald. M. Light, C. Parker; R. G. Kilgour, W. M. Shedden, R. H…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Persistent Shire Resident Roads Engineer?
Claiming that its recent suggestion for the appointment of a resident commissioner by the Main Roads Board was misunderstood, Lake…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Main Roads Newcastle Streets Proclaimed
Advised last night that the Main Roads Board proposed to recommend to the Governor a proclamation of several Newcastle roads as ordinary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MOTORS For grace & Pace District Roads Newcastle to Sydney via Cessnock N.R.M.A. INFORMATION
Newcastle N.R.M.A. describes the road to Sydney, via Cessnock, and other well-used district road sections. Newcastle-sydney: After leaving the concrete road at Mayfield an excellent macadam surface is followed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Death Trap" Sign Blocked View of Bridge Cyclist Killed
Frances Howard was badly hurt, when he collided with a motor car at the foot at the Weston overhead traffic bridge, on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maitland District Train Tragedy Inquest Concluded Verdict of Suicide
Having been adjourned on three occasions, the inquest concerning the death of Archibald Currie McCullum, who was found with a wound in his throat in a…
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