Rothbury Coal Another Train To-day
Another train load of coal from Rothbury was brought to Newcastle to-day. The train consisted of 31 trucks,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1930
4,000 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 200
Stick It Road to Progress Hard Work
A youth who is dissatisfied with his progress at work receives some sound advice. Dear Dorothy DIx.--…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Early Opening Newcastle-Sydney Road Northern Highways
The opening of the Newcastle to Sydney road, which will take place early this year, is a very important event for the district of Newcastle. In addition to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Road and Air Rail Competitors Transportation Trend
Probable effects of the competition of road and air transport on the railway systems of the Commonwealth were discussed at the farewell luncheon tendered…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Auction Bridge Quick Tricks in Defence What to Call
Last week I dealt in this column with the overhauling of auction bidding practice in the light of the lessons learnt…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alice Springs Train First Run Since December Adelaide
It, is anticipated that the first train to Alice. Springs following the floods and washaways late in December will be able to connect with the South Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Road Traffic Britain's Casualty List 40,000 Deaths in 10 YEARS
It is estimated that 40,000 persons have been killed and almost 1,000,000 injured on British roads during the last decade (writes the London correspondent of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tramway Zones
Sir,—Tramway passengers are wondering when the tramway zones in Tudor-street are to be completed. At present passengers at night are finding it difficult…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Appreciation of Railways
The Railway Commissioners have received a letter from a large firm of forwarding agents at Walgett, expressing keen appreciation of the services rendered…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Funds Scarce Curtailing Public Works Many Railwaymen May Go Sydney
Unless the financial situation improves there will have to be a curtailment of public works during the remainder of the financial year. The extent of such…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Old Woman's Death Motorist for Trial SYDNEY
Admitting that his car struck Elizabeth Brigden, aged 80. but emphatically declaring that he had done everything to avoid hitting the old lady, Douglas…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A London Letter Labour's Difficulties—The King of Denmark—Sun and Play for Children—Motor Cycle Improvements LONDON, December 5, 1929. a Revolt on the Flank
As a rule, the advent of Christmas brings a blackening of activity in the political world, and politicians respond readily and cheerfully to the influence of…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Better Motor Cycles
The predominant position of this country in the use of the motor-cycle was emphasised by the Minister of Transport (Mr. Herbert Morrison) when he opened…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Police Hoaxed Dummy Thrown From Car Motor Bandits Escape London, January 16
London crooks are not so fortunately situated as those in Finland, where, owing to congestion is the goals the Government contemplates ordering the police to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Found Dead on Railway Line
BATHURST. Saturday.—The frightfully mutilated body of Cecll Newell, 31, a stranger to Bathurst, was found on the railway line by tin engine crew…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Axe For Railway Men Hundreds Off Another Thousand to Go SYDENY,Saturday
At least 1000 men employed in the operating and maintenance section of the railways will probably be retired or retrenched within the next few…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Under Train Fell From Railway Bridge Boy's Remarkable Escape Sydney
Barney Quinn, aged 13, of St. Peters, was seriously injured this afternoon when he fell from an overhead bridge on to the railway line, and was run over by an…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Discovery Aeroplane Damaged Ice Falls From Rigging CANBERRA
"January 10.—Since the recent severe hurricane, snow has continued falling without a break, and there has consequently been an extremely limited range…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Building Engineering & Machinery by Contract Main Road Construction Adamstown Objects
"Never mind what the Main Roads Hoard has decided, this council has to find the money, and should have the right of saying who will be employed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Speed-boat Racing Royal Motor Yacht Club Bellive Wins Cruiser Handicap
Saturday, though very hot, was an ideal day for motor boat enthusiasts. The racing, under the auspices of the Newcastle branch of the R.M.Y.C., at Toronto, was…
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