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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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Motor Cyclist Killed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 2

Francis Williams, aged 25 years, of Haberfield, was fatally injured and Thelma Smith aged 30 years, of Marrickville, the side car passenger, critics…

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Serious Motor Mishap. Near Forest Hill. Motor Car and Lorry Collide. Six Men Injured

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 2

When a motor car, driven by Mr. Charles Budd, of Thorne street, from Wagga neared Forest Hill about 9.30 on Saturday night. It was met by a…

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Motor Speed Thrills Wagga's New Speedway Royal Opened Seven Spills But Ride As Escape Injury Donoghue James and Brooker Give Good Exhibitions

The Daily Express · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 1

Wagga's new Speedway Royal on the Wagga Showgrounds was opened on Saturday unfavourable favorable conditions. A splendid crowd…

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Motor Smash Car and Lorry Collide Several Men Injured

The Daily Express · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 1

A serious motor [?] occ[?] on the Tarcutta Road about six miles from Wagga on Saturday night as a result of which two…

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Four Men Injured Car Overturns on Road Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

Four persons were injured when a motor car overturned on Western road, near Penrith today. They were W. J. Carroll, aged 48 years, driver of…

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Motoring Protection of the Spare Tyre

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 8

It is of considerable advantage to provide some protection from the heat and rain for the spare tyre. For this purpose, of course, excellent…

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Another Local Motor Accident Man's Leg Broken Child Sustains Concussion

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

Yet another motor vehicle accident, in which one of the parties figuring in the recent serious motor car collision on Blowering Road, happened…

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Motoring Mishaps Cycle and Car Collide Injured Man Left To Die SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

John Hunter, aged 22 years, of Hartley, was riding a cycle nest Mount Victoria yesterday afternoon when a motor car dashed into him. Hunter…

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Motor Car Thefts. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

Joyriders took about 20 motor cars from streets in the city and suburbs during the week-end. With the exception of four all the cars have been…

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Lorry and Tram Collide Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

A motor lorry collided with a tram at the intersection of Bay street and Rocky Point road today. Mrs. Dowling and her daughter, of Newtown,…

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Last Steam Tram. Arncliffe Crowd's Pleasantries. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

When the [?] steam [?] which 18 being removed by the Railways Commissioners, made its last journey [?] am. on New Year's day, it was…

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Motor Accident Victims

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

William; Weygood, who was severely injured in a motor accident on Tarcutta Road on Saturday night. and who is now in the District…

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Cyclist Kil[?] Motorist Drives on Katoomba

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

John Hunter (32), of Hartley, was riding a cycle near Mount Victoria yesterday afternoon when a motor car dashed into him and Hunter was…

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Last of Steam Tram Decorated with Crepe Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

When the Arncliffe steam tram which is being removed by the Commissioners’ edict, made its last journey at 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day. [?]…

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Tramway Revenue Holiday Decreases Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

Owing to the wet weather experienced on Boxing Day, the tram revenue for the present holiday season, compared with that of last year…

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Motor Bus Upset [?] Wheel Collapses [?] Persons in Hospital Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

A [?] owned bus, carrying six [?]s, was overturned in St, K[?] this morning near [?] Kilda Junction. No passengers…

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Lorry and Tram Collision at Bay Street Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

A motor [?]orry [?] with a tram at the inter[?]ction of Bay Street and Rocky Point [?] to-day. Mrs. Dowling and [?] daughter of…

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Alderman Killed. Body on Railway Line. Mullumbimby

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 3

The body of Alderman Mick Stapleton was found on the railway line by a fettler this morning. The top of his head was crushed off. It is…

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Motor-car for Tour Six Already Shipped London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Among the first consignments from the Manchester docks were six six-cylinder automobiles to be shipped by the liner Nowshera to Australia for the…

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Railway Mileage Decreasing

The Daily Express · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

In the last ten yeans the U[?]ted Statc[?] spent more than £80,000,000 on good roads, and the various States have spent an equal amount. In fact,…

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