Motoring Loss of Power on Long Hills
It not infrequently occurs that the amateur motorist is at a loss to understand why his car, which otherwise has been performing quite…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1929
2,845 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 143
Fatal Motor Accident Maryborough (Q.)
[?] cock was killed instantly, and Jack Quinlivan was seriously injured when a motor truck driven by my-cock overturned yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor Show
The fact that this is the motor age was amply demonstrated at the Leeton Show where some of the most elegant vehicles in the world…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ganmain Police Court. Before Mr. Parkor, P.m.) Motor Traffic Breaches
At the police Court at Ganmain on Tuesday last there were two prosecutions under the Motor Traffic Act For Non-return of driver’s license…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Notes
“Billy” Sands has been Invited to lake part lo the integrates National Australian Rules Football Carnival, to [?] selection with the New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring Notes. Coating Battery Terminals
A preparation, consisting of three parts of paraffin wax and one part of sealing wax of the land used in dry cells, makes an excellent coating…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dobbin's Revenge Bolting Horse Charges a Motor Car
Running along the level road, near Tumblong bridge, about 9 o'clock on Monday, Mr. J. Heinrich. of Gundagai, driving a new Chrysler car,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Abnormal Winter Europe Still Freezes Heavy Snow in Great Britain Train Services Disorganised London
Heavy falls of snow are being experienced throughout Great Britain. Many roads are blocked, and railway traffic is difficult…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →No More Rattles The Big Bridge to be at Once Repaired Main Roads Board to Take a Hand
Last week the "Independent" drew attenion to the dangerous state of Prince Alfred Bridge, and .sent on to Ken Hoad, M.L.A., a copy of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragedy on Albury Road Motor Car Overturns Indian Farmer Killed
The storm which broke over the Wagga district on Saturday was indirectly responsible for the death of one man. At 4 o'clock yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Per Way Inspector Run Down by Train
Per Way Inspector Dick Hocking of Cowra, was run down by a goods train and killed about a mile this side of Crowther, in Friday. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Dynamited Military Escort and Crew Killed Mexico City
A report has been received in the city of an outrage in Mexico State. A passenger train was blown up with dynamite. The whole of the military…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Outbreaks in Railway Yards
Four outbreaks of fire occurred in the railway yards at North Melbourne about the same time. Several shots were fired at a man by the night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Junee District Washaways on Railway Coincidence of Dates
It was on February 16, 1928, that the big floods occurred in Junes which caused loss of life sad damage to property, washaways on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Thunderstorms Over Riverina Heavy Rainfalls in Parts Wagga Has More Than Two Inches Washaways on Railway in Junee District
There was rain practically throughout Riverina in the week-end. Some districts, including Wagga and Junee, experienced severe thunderstorms. In other districts there were only light showers. Wagga had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Storm in Melbourne Much Damage Caused Electric Railway Affected Melbourne
Much damage was done in the city and suburbs by a storm which accurred to-day. Heavy rain fell, accurred to-day. Heavy rain fell,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Smashes Detective Fatally Injured Wife Seriously Injured SYDNEY
DETECTIVE-SERGENAT Edward Truskett, 53, and his wife Marion Truskett, were seriously injured when a motor car left the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gunning Show Railway Arrangements
Railway arangemens made in connection with the Gunning show to be held on February 21, 22, and 23. provide for the issue for return tickets…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aeroplane Crash Accidental, Says Coroner Practising Stalling Sydney
A verdict of accidental death was returned by the City Coroner to-day at the conclusion of the inquest concerning the death of Horace Bennett…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bridge Over Murrumbidgee Between Wagga and Narandera
The chief engineer of harbors, roads, and bridges, Public Works Department, Mr. R. Vowell, arrived at Wagga on Thursday and inspected…
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