Woman Driver Crashes. Collision with Train. Sydney
A motor car, driven by Mrs. James Lilley, got out of control at Bathurst, and dashing through tho railway gates,' crashed into a stationary train. The…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1925
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Pulling Shops Down Drastic Action of Railway Commissioners Junee Indignation Demolition in Lieu of Improvement
A mild sensation was caused in Junee on Tuesday as the result of the demolition of a shop in Broadway, owned by Mr. W. Duck and formerly occupied by Messrs. Paull Blarneys, Ltd., by order of the Railway Commissioners,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cost of Motoring New Registration Charges to Operate To-day. "Rough on Motor Cyclists."
To-day the new scale of motor registration charges for New South Wales comes into force. A number of drastic changes hag been made. Motor cyclists…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tempest and Flood. Havoc in England. Big Railways Blocked. London
The gale which wrought havoc in parts of Britain a few days ago, after a brief respite, returned with a speed of 50 miles an hour last night. It…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Public Affront" Railway Union's Objection to New Commission Religious Bias Alleged. Sydney
At a meeting of the executive of the Australian Railways Union a motion was carried protesting against the appointment of the new Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pawned Motor Cars. Paris Pawnshop Garage System. Paris
Owing to the rapid increase of the practice of pawning motor cars, the State Pawnshops has bought a piece of land in 3, suburb for garaging them…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Making. American Methods
A report prepared by Mr. S. W. Goldsworthy, who was recently sent to America to inquire into matters of modern machinery in connection with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Train Held Up. Raid on Europeans
Five Chang Tso-lin soldiers held up a train travelling from Peking to Tientsin yesterday afternoon and locted about 10,000 dollars from the first-class…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Main Roads Board Selection. Many Aspirants. Early Decision Unlikely
Although the chairman of the now Main Roads Board probably will be chosen next week, the process of selecting the two engineer members…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor 'Buses Collide. Melbourne
Two motor 'buses collided on St. Kilda road last night. All the passengers were injured, but none seriously. Both 'buses were considerably…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Accidents Mishaps in Sydney and Melbourne Lorry Capsizes. Sydney
Nine people were injured, a number seriously, when a motor lorry capsized at North Sydney this morning. The occupants were all members…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor 'Bus on Fire
A motor 'bus was proceeding along Parramatta Road, Ashfield, this morning when it developed engine trouble and burst into flames. The passengers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Main Roads Board. SYDNEY
The Public Service Board to-day informed the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Fitzpatrick, of its recommendations for the three positions on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Northern Railway. SYDNEY
A conference was held between Messrs. Ball and Larcomb, Ministers for Railways in New South Wales and Queensland, respectively, in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Killed by Motor Car. SYDNEY
Victor Kennedy, 23, carter, of Campsie, was knocked down by a motor car near Haymarket, George-street, to-day. He sustained severe internal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Strike Cloud. Railwaymen Threaten to Dislocate Service. Union's Grievance. Sydney
The State Council of the Australian Railways Union will meet in Sydney to-morrow week to consider a proposal for the introduction of an…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Administration Four Area Commissioners. Prospective Appointees. Sydney
Next week the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. James Fraser), and his two colleagues will choose the four area commissioners provided for by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Girl Jumps From Train. SYDNEY
A girl inmate of the State Children's Home, Sydney, recently escaped and was located at Peak Hill. An attendant was sent to bring her…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Petrol in Flames. Motor Cyclist Burned
Mr. C. W. Taylor, a member of the Wagga Council staff, met with a painful accident on Saturday afternoon. Just after he had left off work he went…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Pars Fortunate Escapes SYDNEY
When two motor cars collided at Neutral Bay last night the occupants of one, Mrs. Abel and her young son, were thrown to the roadway. The…
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