Railway Mishaps Cause of Washaways Union Leader's Assertion Sydney
The State Secretary of the Australian Railways Union (Dr. Lloyd Ross) to-night alleged that the washaway on the Broken Hill line in the Ivanhoe district…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1936
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Railway Change Beginning of February Decision Yesterday
At a conference yesterday between railway officials, it was decided that the change over to the new railway lines and the electro-pneumatic signalling system…
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Work on the reconstruction of lines at Newcastle Station to enable the widening of Scott-street is nearing completion. The signalling system also is being changed from the manual to the electric automatic system. The building at the right is one of the new signal boxes. Next month Newcastle, Station will be closed for 24 hours to enable the change-over to be made…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Increased Spirit of Cooperation Leading Motoring Associations
The marked increase in friendship between the leading motoring organisations in New South Wales during the past year, and which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ask "The Sun" Your Motor Problems
"The Newcastle Sun" has secured the services of an expert motor engineer, who will answer questions and give advice to motorists who hive experienced any…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Smooth Tyres May Be Dangerous Apathy of Motorist
The extent to which many motor owners take risks in continuing to drive on smooth worn tyres, was clearly shown during "Safety Lane" tests…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Uniting the Nations World Motoring Organisations Australia's Part
While nationalism is raging in Europe, mechanical transport, with its vastly increased speed and range, tends…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ambulance and Tram Collide Sydney
An ambulance waggon ana a tram collided this morning at the comer of Parramatta-road and Derwent-street, Glebe. The ambulance waggon was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two Trams Collide Eighteen People Injured Crash in Balmain Sydney
In a sensational smash between two trams, at the corner of Weston-road and Barnes-street, Balmain, early this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →NEWS from the Councils Big Road Scheme at Waratah Dilapidated State of Railway Fence
Finance played a big part in the deliberations of the Waratah Council last night. On the motion or Ald. Stevenson,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →COST £4000 Additions to Incinerator Waratah Council Loan of £15,000 Proposed for Roads
Waratah Council last night decided to refer to the Health Committee a report recommending the purchase of another unit for the municipal incinerator, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Trams Collide 18 Hurt at Balmain Five Taken to Hospital Sydney
Eighteen persons were injured when two trams collided at Balmain this morning, and five received hospital treatment. The trams were badly damaged, but the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →West Maitland Trespassed on Railway
Jack Jones, 40, seaman, was charged with having trespassed on the railway line at West Maitland, on January 6, before Messrs. M. J. D. Austin and A…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gully Line Tram Service Departmental Reply to Lambton Council
Recently Lambton Council wrote to the Department of Road Transport and Tramways asking for an explanation of the slow tram service…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bridge
"ANNA" (Gosford).—Here is an interesting game of two-handed auction bridge. Take your place as for bridge, but there will of course be two dummies. Deal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Holiday Travel Railways Were Busier 206,000 More Passengers Sydney
A complete review comparison of railway traffic throughout the whole State during the holiday season was made by the Railway Department to-day. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Yachts Races at Toronto Handicaps for
The Newcastle branch of the Royal Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales will resume its racing programme on Saturday, when two events will be held. The…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Changes :-: Holiday Fishermen :-: A Rare Bible
Workers busy on the new electro-pneumatic signalling and switching system outside Newcastle station—another stage in preparation for the big changeover on February 2…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Aerodrome Extension
Reporting at a meeting of the Hamilton branch of the New South Wales Labour Party last night on the proposed aerodrome extension at District Park, the…
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Sir,—It is to be regretted that the men who hold public positions in Newcastle such as aldermen, and men connected with the various chambers, should…
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