Victorian Railways Higher Rates Almost Certain MELBOURNE
It is regarded as certain that the Labor Government will increase fares and freights in an endeavor to reduce the anticipated, loss of £1,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Riverina · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1928
2,139 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 107
Heroic Tramp Boy Saved From Death London
The "Yorkshire Post" features a thrilling story of heroism related from Hyde, Cheshire, where a lowly tramp, walking along an embankment,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring Mishaps Car Strikes Boulder Occupants Injured Sydney
Lady Carrington's Drive, a papular tourist trip, was the scene of a serious accident this afternoon, when a motor car, containing five persons, struck a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Improvements
The Railway Commissioners intend to attach modern corridor carriages to country trains in the near future These will run more smoothly than the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Items of News Junee Road Improvements
A portion of the newly formed road between Junee and Marinna has been opened for traffic and will be appreciated by motorists, quite a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albury-Canberra Road. Minister not in Favor
A deputation comprising representatives from the Tumut, Adelong, Bridabella, Humulu, Tarcutta, Albury and Gadara Councils waited…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Southern Road Deviation. Detrimental to Yass Delegate to Guard Interests
Many wise citizens of Yass have scoffed at the idea of building a road across from Tumut to Wee Jasper, although prominence has been given to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Public Opinion Main Southern Road—is It a Fact? to the Editor
Sir, — Did it or does it ever dawn on our Shire Councillors what a terrible wrong they are doing to this community and to the old town of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great National Road Leagues. Interview with Minister for Local Government (To the Editor)
SIR,—You have given me to understand that the public are interested to learn what actually took place at the above interview on 19th inst.,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Open Road. a Series of Stories of Australia's Picturesque Character — The Swagman. (No. 2)
There it lies before you, a thin white line winding its way until it vanishes over the dim, distant horizon. For awhile keeping step with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Head Severed Railway Fatality SYDNEY
The body of an unknown man was found on the railway line between Auburn and Lidcombe early yesterday morning with the head severed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spired Motor Certificates
Several motorists were each fined 5/, [?] 8/ costs, for having failed to return expired motor license certificates within the required time…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Dandy Cart Before the Railways
Before the advent of the locomotive engine, the minds of engineers were constantly on the problem of drawing waggons along tracks or railways, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Possession of Watch Railway Worker Fined
Before Mr. T. W. Coben, P.M., at the Wagga Police Court yesterday, John Gordon M'Lennon pleaded not guilty, through Mr. A. M. Blair…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →That Sunday Train!
The council has received a reply from the Area Commissioner regretting being unable to extend the Sunday morning train from Harden, so as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tramp Holds Up Motorist But Comes Off Second Best Sydney
While C. Scrutton was motoring near Murrumburrah he picked up a tramp and was preparing to drop him near Wallendbeen when the man…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cars Collide at West Wyalong
A motor car, driven by H. Rudd, of Wyalong, collided with a car driven by P. Leburn, Tallimba, on the Wyalong-West Wyalong road. W. Rudd…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lorry and Tram Collide Melbourne
A heavy motor lorry and an electric tram collided in Bridge Road, Richmond. The tram was derailed, and the passengers were badly shaken. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Preference to British Motors. Sydney
The State Cabinet decided to-day to grant preference to British motor vehicles necessary for Government department. The quality of both-British…
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