Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

333 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 17

Western Railway

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 2

THE proceedings of the Wongo meeting on Wednesday to consider…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Heroism on the Railway

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 4

In every walk in life we find [?]ces of brave men who are ready to S[?] their lives in a heroic endeavor to [?]terrible eats people. To com[?] a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Didn't Miss the Train

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 5

Some time since two merry sons from the land of the shamrock were walking down a railroad track of one of tho suburban lines, and so interested were they in [?] animated…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Terrors of Ocean Roads Fighting Fog and Fire

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 7

The recent wreck of the Hilda off the coast of St. Malo, and the consequent loss of 128 lives, is a reminder that man is as far from conquering the dangers…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Boomi. Whalan Bridge Wanted

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 6

Mr. P. B. Fenwick, of Trefusis, Boomi, had a "pleasant" experience on Monday afternoon while coming into Moree to attend Land Board,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Glen Innes Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 4

Two English made motor cars, 22 h.p., have recently been imported, and, after satisfactory trials, were last week taken over by Mr. E. H. A. Lacey,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Railway Commission

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 2

At the Railway Commission, Mr. Oliver denied Mr. Fehon's statement that there had been frequent scenes between witness and Mr. Eddy. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local Railway Truckings

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 2

SINCE our last issue sixty-two sheep and forty-three cattle were trucked at the local railway yards, en route for Homebush…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest Telegrams Sydney, Wednesday. Murwillumbah Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 2

Mr. Carrathers, speaking at Lismore, said he would not propose to construct the Murwillumbah-Queensland railway until the line from Grafton to Maitland…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest News. Railway Commission

Manilla Express · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 2

At the Railway Commission to-day, Mr. Oliver gave further evidence, particularly referring to the action of his colleagues in detaining him in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Bridge That Failed. a Board-ship Sketch. Hearts Not Trumps

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 7

Everyone on board the R.M.S. Orontes. outward bound, agreed that young Cyprian Travers was rapidly falling a victim to the charms of Miss…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Railway Commission Enquiry. Sydney

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 4

At the Railway,Commission enquiry, the President stated he had plenty of evidence upon which to perform a very painful duty, and he declined to hear…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Railway Commissioners

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 8

THE evidence which is being given by the Railway Commissioners before the Commission discloses a very painful state of affairs. According to Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Railways. A New Line SYDNEY

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 2

The Government intends to proceed at earliest possible moment with the construction of the Narrabri-Walgett and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Remarkable Motor Cycle

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 4

WHAT may perhaps be the solution of the light motor question has just been placed on the home market. The machine was exhibited at the Crystal…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Marvellous Motor Cycling

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 4

THE latest files gives particulars of a big hill-climbing contest for motor cycles in America up Box Springs Canyon, an oily road four miles in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor-Cars Eat no Corn

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 5

A corn merchant who appeared at the Southwark County Court last month on a judgment summons told Judge Allison that he had lost money…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Didn't [?] the Train

The Moree News · Friday 23 March 1906 · page 4

[?] was from the lead of the [?] Walking down, a rail[?]ard track [?] of the [?]bar[?]ss [?] and so lat[?] were they to an animated…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Perilous Train Packing. Serious Side of Strap-hanging Method

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 23 March 1906 · page 7

The dangerous overcrowding on the District Railway since its electrification is to be brought before the Railway Commissioners…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Motor Car Tragedy. Heiress Killed and Millionaire Injured

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 23 March 1906 · page 7

A terrible motor accident occurred in Long Island on 19th November, in which Mrs Frances Burton Harrison, daughter-in-law of the authoress,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →