Struck by Motor Cycle
Running in front of a motor cycle at the intersection of South-street and Charlestown-road yesterday afternoon, James Kerr, 6, living in Jefferson-street,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1930
4,000 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 200
Three Dead Many Persons Injured Toll of the Motor Week-end Casualties
Three persons lost their lives and many were injured in motor accidents at the week-end. SYDNEY, Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Clash at Rothbury Police Evidence of Events Sergeant's Allegation "Shots were Fired from Railway"
An account of the Rothbury clash on December 16, was given by Sergeant Booth of Cessnock in the Maitland Court today, when men charged with having damaged the railway line at Branxton and others charged with having taken part in an…
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The policy to be adopted by the Newcastle and Port Waratah branches of the A.R.U. with respect to the handling of Rothbury coal has not…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →WHOLESALE! Stealing from Railways Three Truck Loads Employee Fined £20
A garage packed full of railway property, representing the results of two years' systematic stealing by Cecil Francis…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Melville Bridge
The Minister for Works, Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, visited Maitland district on November 1, to hear representations made by a deputation comprising delegates…
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The Secretary of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association (Mr. A. H. Legoe) said yesterday that space had been booked in the Australian industries pavilion at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Refreshments on Train
The popularity of the intercity express trains was added to yesterday by the provision of buffet care. It was the intention of the Railway Commissioners to provide…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MOTORS for Grace & Pace Coast Highway Reconstructions and Improvements Roads Board Report
Much reconstruction work and many improvements in the North Coast highway, are indicated by a road report issued by the Main Roads Board. ROM the Hunter River to Bay--…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Went Over Bridge Coal Lorry Driver Fined
Because he drove a motor lorry, the weight of which exceeded Keursley Shire Council's restrictions, over Deep Creek bridge on December 11…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Over Rough Roads Northern Queensland Chevrolet Six's Journey
Recently, Mr. Foreman, of Atherton—a Chevrolet six owner—and friend toured through the back country of Queensland from Normanton to Croydon, through…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ford Again Road Record Lowered Sydney to Bourke
At the end of November last year the new Ford A car entered the lists of road record breakers in this State by reducing the existing time between Sydney and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Transport Bill Newcastle and Sydney Trusts Control of Trams and 'Buses Provisions Outlined by Minister
Provisions of the Proposed Transport Bill were detailed by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) at a conference of Mayors and aldermen of the Newcastle district at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motors and Motorists Shell in Australia Company's Record Year Many Depots Established
For the fiscal year 1928-20 the Shell Company in Australia disclosed a record in its sales of the main oil products. Its bulk storage and distribution organisation…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Users' Work Association's Final Meeting Helped Civic Week
At the final meeting of the Motor Users Association, held in the M.T.A. rooms, the financial report revealed a credit balance, which will he given to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Expensive "Presents" Newcastle Trams
"If I give you a present of a £1000 house, and charge you only £1000. I do you down," Alderman Christie said to the Mayor of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway "Supers" Newcastle Conference
The monthly conference of Railway District Superintendents of the Northern Area was held at Tyrrell House to-day. Departmental matters only,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cycling News A.J.S. Club Camp
Next Saturday the A.J.S. Social Club will hold a run to Lemon Tree passage. Monday being a holiday. It has been decided to hold a Week-end…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MOTORS for Grace & Pace Car Growth America's Total Now 25,000,000 Saturation Myth
Throughout the world the motor industry confines to raise its standards and to expand, Growth has been rapid. In 1904 the total number of, motor vehicles registered in Great Britain was 13,000; in 1911 private cars totalled 47,000…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aeroplane Thrills Theatre Royal Feature
Flight, a Columbia talkie, featuring Jack Holt, Is the feature at the Theatre Royal. There are many daring aeroplane stunts In the picture, and no lack of…
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