Aeroplane Crash
Sergt. Ernest Ethell, a young pilot iu training at Point Cook, crashed yesterday when on a solo flight. It is believed that his flying descent…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1926
322 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 17
Shire Roads Engineer's Report
The following report was read at Thursday's meeting of the Shire Council:— "Main Roads Application.—On the…
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There were several motoring accidents during the week-end. In one instance Mrs. Ellen Hearn, of Wilson-street, Mascot, was killed and…
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When Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.H.R., was in Yass the other day, a deputation organised by the Chamber, of Commerce met him in regard to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Notes Wear and Tear on the Floor Mat
Where the floor of the front compartment of the car is covered either with carpeting or rubber matting, it usually, happens that the part where…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New South Wales Government Railways. Excursion to Sydney
Fare for the double journey (minimum rates 8/9. First-class and 5/10 Second-class) will be issued at QUEANBEYAN to SYDNEY and…
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The State Government has decided to co-operate with the Governments of Victoria and South Australia in testing whether the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The "Great White" Train North Coast's Welcome
The reception accorded the Great White; Train at every town on the North Coast visited to date has been really remarkable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dreadful Railway Smash 25 Killed Forty Injured. Sydney
The Moree mail train to Sydney collided with a goods train at 11.30 last night near Murrundi. About 25 people were killed and…
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Up to the present all unbiassed and studious critics of motoring have paid due tribute to the value of motor racing in helping to improve the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Notes Kerbside Petrol and Water Contamination
The average modern car is equipped with a petrol supply system which automatically will eliminate from the fuel any water which may…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Terrible Railway Disaster Mail Train Smashes Into Runaway Trucks Big List of Killed and Injured
Murrurundi was the scene of an appalling railway disaster late on Monday night, 'It was reported that 26 people were killed and about 50…
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A demand has been made by the Australian Railways Union, through Us secretary, Mr. E. A. Chapman, that Mr. Flannery (Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Notes End Play, Cause of Knocking
Whilst the exact locating of what aparently is an engine knock is a difficult matter, and generally calls for the services of an expert, it is well…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Yass-canberra Railway Held Over for Future Consideration
Mr. A. J, Shearsby (Secretary of the Yass Chamber of Commerce) has received the following letter, under date September 17, from Sydney…
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Whoever imagines that petrol is essentially for the running of a motor car will be rudely shocked by the fact that 26 cars have just run a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Losses Increased Fares and Freights
Losses on the N.S.W. railways and tramways for the financial year 1925-26 totalled £1.109,071. This deficit, according to the…
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The reception accorded the "Great White" Train at Lismore on Thursday last was marked by scenes of the greatest enthusiasm. Bunting and…
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Frederick Ludowici (22), a University student, of Sydney, was killed at Bathurst yesterday accidentally when a motor car in which he was seated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes When a Valve Spring Breaks
The fracture of a valve spring, especially when the motorist is a considerable distance from the nearest garage, and does not carry a…
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