Verdict of Manslaughter. Sydney Tram Fatality. Sydney
The Coroner returned a verdict of manslaughter against William Fisher, in connection with the death of John Donaldson, whose legs were cut off…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Riverina · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1915
1,000 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 50
Motor Sensation. Police Sergeant's Daughter Abducted. "A Dying Mother." Sydney
While the 16-year-old daughter of Police Sergeant Meldrum was returning home at Burwood yesterday afternoon, she was accosted by a man in a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →French Success in the Vosges German Aerodrome Damaged. Paris
A communique reports the repulse of the enemy at Arracourt, and the capture of a hill north-west of Sudelle, in the Vosges, in a violent snowstorm…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Belgian Aeroplane Attack. Paris
A Belgian aeroplane bombed the military camp at Deutz, opposite Cologne…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tea on the Train. a Railway Innovation
As a result of representations made by the Premier, people travelling on the mail trains and ordinary mixed services over long distances in New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wages Board. Suspension of Railway Increments. Mr. Beeby's Report. Application "Wrongly Conceived." Sydney
The report by the chairman of the Wages Board (Mr. G. S. Beeby) on the application by the Railway and Tramway Commissioners for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Items of News. Railway Picnic
The annual picnic of the southern district railway employees is to be held this year on the Wagga show ground. The date has now been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →That Road—making Plant
The attitude taken up by the opponents of the purchase, of a road—making plant for the Adjunghilly Shire is one that calls…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bag Snatching on Train. Thief Escapes. Sydney
While in a train entering the Sydney station last night, Mrs. Amy Dunu was approached by a young man, who snatched her bag containing jewellery…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Funny Scene in a Tramway Car
A somewhat fussy old gentleman one afternoon got uP in a tramear to give his seat, to a young lady. presently there was a [?] and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sensational Motor Accident. Car Gets Out of Control. Dashes Down River Bank. Sydney
A sensational motor accident occurred outside Molong today. A car containing four men was proceeding towards the river bridge, when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga-tumbarumba Railway Interesting Details
When Mr. G. C. Bernard, resident engineer on the constructional works of the new railway line from Wagga to Tumbarumba, was speaking…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Roads in Ecuador
There is but one completed railroad ill Ecuador, that between Quayaquil and Quito. Until this road was extended in 1905, Quito was, by modern…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Password Thrill. Night Motoring on War Road Spirit of the Middle Ages
John" Priol[?] writes in the Daily MaH:—"Halte la!" The car slows down and cornea to a stop, with its single headlight throwing a tempered beam on a big earthwork built…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Porter Run Down by Light Engine Sydney
A railway porter, A. J. Thorborn, twenty six, was run down by a light engine in the Central Railway Station yards this morning. His…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Porter Killed. Run Down by Engine. Sydney
A railway porter named A. J. Thornborn, aged 26 was run down by a light engine in the Central railway station yards this morning. His…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Aeroplane Raid. A Big Success. Sydney
"British aviators are continuing their activities against the Germans with excellent results. The Admiralty announces that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Offer. Bridging Train to Britain. Melbourne
The Commonwealth Government has offered the Imperial authorities a [?] train for service at the front, fully equipped, consisting of 281 men, it…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Brigade Equipment. House-drawn Engine Condemned. the Question of Transit. Ald. Collins Suggests Motor Car
A discussion took place at the Wagga Council meeting on Thursday night, relative to the equipment of the Wagga Fire Brigade. Ald: Moin had a motion…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tram Wrecked by Air Bomb. Paris
A British air bomb wrecked a tramcar at Blankenbergh, killing 15 German soldiers and wounding 42…
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