TRAIN v. ELEPHANT
An elephant belonging to Wirth's Circus, and ridden by an attendant named E. Weeks, charged a moving train while wailing, at a level crossing…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1929
1,394 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 70
Motor Cycle Accident
On Saturday last Mr. Sam Taylor, overseer on "Peop-o'-Day" Station, 19 miles from Tottenham, was proceeding from the homestead to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Of Interest to Motorists Easily Made Socket Wrenches
Sections of [?] steel tubing, cut from the frame of a discarded bicycle, can be made into strong, serviceable socket wrenches, which will reach…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Booking Train Seats
AT last the Railway Commissioners are giving heed to the claims of long distance travellers on our Western railways, and it it good reading which sets out that Dubbo is to be benefited by a practice, which has been followed for some time past, of allowing, passengers by certain long distance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Man Dies As Result of Tram Jolt Sydney
An elderly man, who was jolted oil the tram at Bellevue Mill on Saturday night, and who subsequently died in hospital from Hie effects of his fall has…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Industry Exchange of Executives Surprise Announcement
Mr. W. C. D[?]l announces through the American Press new management of Durant Motors as follows:- It is with deep pride that I now…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Traffic Regulation
A serious flaw bus been revealed in the motor traffic regulation in the Albury Police oCurt. John B. McBrien was charged with having driven his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Reduced Railway Fares Bush Children for Seaside
For the benefit of the children of the bush the Railway Department has granted a concession to enable children who reside 200 miles or more…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Eat More Fruit Railway Campaign to Sell Murrumbidgee's Glut
Following representations made to the Railway Commissioners by the fruitgrowers of the Murrumbidgee area, through the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bridge Collapses. Engine Driver's Jump for Life. Sydney
The Bulladeelah tramway bridge, weakened by the recent fires, collapsed as a belonging to Allen…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Run Down by Train. One Killed, One Injured. Sydney
Edward Ryland (42) and J. Davie (43), were shockingly injured when run down by a train near Oatley station last night. They wore working on the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Picnic. Perfecting Arrangements
The stage is set for the holding of the No. 5. Western District Annual Railway Pi[?] on the Dubbo Show Ground on Monday, March 18th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Beautification Scheme. Railway Men to Take a Hand
It will be good nows for tho general public that the members of the various railway stuffs arc taking a keen interest in the scheme for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Notes. Points Worth Knowing
It is a wise precaution for motorists always to carry an efficient fire extinguisher, properly charged. If the engine catches fire on the road…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Aeroplane Over Gilgandra
An aeroplane flew over Gilgandra about noon to-day, heading in the direction of Coonamble. The disastrous fire is no doubt responsible fr its…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Booking Train Seats
AT last the Railway Commissioners are giving heed to the claims of long distance travellers on our Western railways, and it is good reading which sets out that Cobar is to be benefited by a practice, which has been followed for some time past, of allowing passengers by certain long distance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Saxa Bridge Washed Away
Tuesday afternoon's storm traversed the Gollan district and created havoc. It is reported that numbers of sheep were caught and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cut to Pieces by Train
Oscar Hicks (34) painter, was run down by a train while crossing the lines between Redfern and Sydney this morning, and died almost…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cars Collide On Western Road Two Persons Badly Injured Sydney
As the result of a collision between two motor cars, near Penrith, last night, Frank Grives (38) and his wife were both badly injured. They were picked…
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