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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

103 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 5 of 6

At the Motor Show. Important Points for Country Buyers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 November 1912 · page 4

The greatest Motors and Accessories Show of the Southern Hemisphere was that which occupied the keenest interest of many thousands, for nine…

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"Punch" and the Railways. Some Cartoons

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 6 November 1912 · page 4

Mr H. Wheeler contributes to the August "Great Western Railway Magazine" the first part of some entertaining investigations he has made…

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The Merry Little Motor. Economical Joys of the Modern Runabout

Robertson Advocate · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 4

Five thousand miles in a year, on a a neat, motor-driven vehicle, for an expenditure of £10 5s.—or at the rate of only a halfpenny a mile. This…

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At the Motor Show. Cadillacs" & "Detroiters."

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 3

In the illustration on this page will be seen an interesting presentment of the display of John McGrath, Ltd., of 198 Pitt Street, Sydney. This firm…

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Motor Car. Huns Into Troops. Territorials Injured

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 November 1912 · page 3

Four London Territorials were injured last week-end through a heavy motor car rushing into the rear of a column returning to Comberley camp…

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Sarah an Incident in the Train

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 4

As the 3.15 express to the north came into Rugby Station, the girl in the corner seat drew up her window-blind listlessly…

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The Harrisburg Horror Express and Dynamite Train. Terrible Scenes

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 3

The New York correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" wrote on 11th May:—A terrible railway collision occurred at…

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Scene in Paris Railway Station Wrecked

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 3

A riot occurred this morning (wrote the Paris correspondent of the "Daily Mail" on at the St. Lazare terminus, in Pairs,…

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Stationary Aeroplane. German Invention

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 20 November 1912 · page 4

A statement which would have to be dismissed as a pure product of the imagination if it were not explicitly and insistently vouched for appears in…

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Main Roads Board

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 6

The Minister for Works (Mr Griffith) has made available correspondence that has taken place between the Shires' Association and the department…

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The Mains Roads Bill Defeated. the Reduced Subsidy

Robertson Advocate · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 2

The second reading of the Main Roads Bill was fefeated in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday by 29 votes to 28. In speaking of the matter the Minister for…

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Railway Facilities

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 6

Daring the discussion on the Railway Estimates last week Mr. McCourt Said:—I wish to complain of the affair treatment which the southern line…

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"Matchless" Motor Cycles

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 4

In motor and cycle circles in this State the firm of Messrs. Biden & Roberto in held in highest regard. Mr. Arthur Biden has long been a strong…

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Record Train. Gala Frock

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 4

America remains the home of the record. This time it is the longest train on record which must go to the credit of America (says the "Westminster Simple though this little frock of linen and embroidery undoubtedly is, yet it is dressy enough to wear as a gala gown. The tunic could be fashioned of either…

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With the Duke. Life in Royal Train. C.P.R. Royal Train, Sept. 5

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 3

In the hot afternoon sunshine we jog comfortably across the prairie, yellow with ripe corn. We have time to notice which are the best crops; to…

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Motor Lorry for Kangaloon

Robertson Advocate · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of farmers was held at Kongaloon on Tuesday evening to consider the advisability of purchasing a motor lorry for the locality…

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Warren Motor Cars. Latest Designs for the Country

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 3

No doubt many country residents have decided in favor of a motor car as the most serviceable and delightful Christmas, or New Year's, gift to their…

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Motor Lorry for Kangaloon

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of farmers was held at Kangaloon on Tuesday evening, to consider the advisability of purchasing a motor lorry for the locality…

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Fatal Motor Smashes. Shipbuilder Killed by Train. Motor Cycles Upset. Plan to Check Speed

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 18 December 1912 · page 4

In motor and street accidents reported this week twelve" lives have been lost (said the "Lloyd's News" on September 20). To guard against the…

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Lovers' Suicide Drive. Motor Car Over a Precipice

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 18 December 1912 · page 3

At the bottom of a deep canyon near the picturesque Topango trail, not far from Los Angeles, the bodies were recovered to-day of Mr Miles C. Folson, a…

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