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Railways, roads & transport, 1921

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The King of the Road

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

In spite of all the advance in wheeled traffic the foot passenger still remains the boss of the situation. Whatever accident happens…

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First Train to Leeton Line Opened on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 4

Saturday marked the entry of the first train to Leeton. It came somewhat as a surprise to the business people and settlers generally, as no…

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Sydney Motor Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

Dalgety and Co. Ltd., have just been appointed sole distributors for Rolls-Royce, Ltd., and are exhibiting a magnificent chassis of this…

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Australian Six Motors. Cabinet Visits Factory

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

We as a Government are in sympathy with you and wish you every success. Anything the Government can do for you it will do. We cannot order 12…

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"Australian Six" Motors Cabinet Visits Factory

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 7

"We, as a Government, are in sympathy with you, and wish you every success. Anything the Government can do for you it will do. We cannot…

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Sand-drags on Railways

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

Sand-drags are generally employed on falling gradients to intercept wagons that run back or trains that get out of control. The usual method of…

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Slayer of Constable. Motor Mechanic Charged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

Charles Wynne Speechley, 31, a motor mechanic, was charged at the Central Police Court this afternoon with having murdered Constable…

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Motor Cyclist Killed. Gilgandra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

At the motor cycle carnival Frank M'Clure was doing a preliminary spin just prior to the first event when he was seen to fall. It was found that…

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Increased Fares. Rail and Tram Takings Increase. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

Although fewer passengers were caried on the trams and railways yesterday the total revenue for Anniversary Day was considerably greater…

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Knocked Down by Motor Car. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

James C[?] a visitor from the country, was crossing William-street when he was knocked down by a motor car, his ribs being fractured…

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Sixteen Killed. in Railway Collision. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

It is officially reported that sixteen persons were billed and fourteen injured in a railway collision, between Newton and Abermule, as a result of…

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Sports Tragedy Motor Cyclist Killed Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 4

A motor cycle carnival was held yesterday in the presence of a large crowd, but a gloom was east over the proceedings owing to the magic death…

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Sixteen Killed Bad Railway Smash. Passenger Trains Collide. London, Jan. 26

The Daily Express · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

Sixteen persons were killed at Abarmule in a head-on collision between a passenger train and an express Later…

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'Diggers' in Distress Story Told in a London Police Court War Gratuity Bonds Long Overdue Motor Car Theft to Demonstrate Poverty. London, Jan. 26

The Daily Express · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

Percival Sydney Courtney, motor mechanic; Ames Robert Temple man, occupation not stated, both Victorian ex Diggers, and Frederick Edward…

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Trains and Trams Holiday Traffic Fewer People; More Revenue Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

Seven thousand fewer passengers were carried on the rid ways yesterday than on Anniversary Day last year; but the revenue increased by…

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Motor Boat Fatality Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

An inqulty was held at Warrnambool to-day concerning the sinking of the motor boat “Nestor” as the result of which ten people were drowned…

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Big Commonwealth Loan for Railways and Roads. and for Immigrants. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

A suggestion of toe utmost consequence from the Commonwealth point of view wag propounded by Senator Millen to-day, when Lord Milner and…

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Query?—answer! Why Is a Woman Like Motor Car?

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

At Gundagai P.P. Board meeting on Thursday the directors, at some length, discussed the cost of upkeep of the Board's motor car…

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Diggers in Distress the Motor Car Incident Accused Committed for Trial London, January 29

The Daily Express · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

The men charged with attempting to steal a motor car from in from of Australia House were again before the [?] at Bow Street to-day and…

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Dazzling Motor Lamps

The Daily Express · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

There are extremes in all matters and the municipal by laws relating to lights on vehicles are no exception. When it is provided that…

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