Tram Fiend. Another Living Sacrifice
At about 9.30 this morning an elderly woman, who had not up till the time of outgoing to press been identified, ran foul of an Oxford-street tram, between William and…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1903
6,762 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 250
The Motor Cap
That hideous abomination for men's headgear, commonly known as the "motor cap," is having quite a vogue for use in out-of-door life in England, says "Cockaigne" in a letter…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tram Fatality in Georgestreet
An inquest was held at the Coroner's Court on Saturday morning with respect to the death of Oliver Spencer (64), lately residing in Chambersstreet, Glebe, and who was knocked down by a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sensational Runaway. Collision with a Tram. a Woman Injured
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--On Saturday night two fruit hawkers, John Noel and Arthur Donnelly, were arrested on a charge of stealing property from the residence of T. Page, South Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Trans-continental Railway. Sir John Forrest Interviewed. His Reply to Mr. Jenkins
PERTH. Sunday.--Sir John Forrest, interviewed regarding Mr. Jenkins' statement concerning the trans-continental railway, said that if the people of this State had followed his advice, and…
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The Railway Commissioners are desirous of having the tram-line from Ocean-street to Dover-road duplicated. The traffic on this single line is already very considerable, and on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Road Men
A few weeks ago it was suggested that there were too many road maintenance men in the State, and an inquiry was made into the matter. A departmental notice was sent out to reduce…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Bridge Over the Macdonald River
A newbridge has been constructed across the Macdonald River at St. Albans to replace an old timber truss bridge which from age and decay had become unsafe for traffic. It consists of two composite truss…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cycling. the Motor-paced Champions
Theodore Robl, the champion motor-paced bicycle rider, who has been carrying all before him in Melbourne since his arrival from Germany, having beaten Major Taylor, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor-pacing in Sydney
After some lengthy negotiations, the representatives of the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen have come to terms with Messrs. Robl and Dickentman, the German champion pace followers, for a short…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Cobar—wilcannia Railway. To the Editor of the "Evening News."
Sir,—Of all the public works that have been passed, and which I presume the Government feel pledged to fulfil, there is not one that could so well be postponed until more prosperous times…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country News. Railways. Collarenebri
The final survey of the Narrabri to Collarenebri railway will be completed this week The clearing gang is within five miles of Collarenebri, and the earth works are completed to within 20 miles. Work…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fatalities and Accidents. a Woman Killed Onthe Tramline
A shocking tram fatality, resulting in the death of Mrs. Margaret Peg, 73, occurred at Paddington yesterday morning. Shortly before 10 o'clock, dece[?] was in the act of crossing Oxford-street, near…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bondi Tram Traffic
The subject of the tram accommodation to Bondi wa dis[?]ssed at the meeting of the Woollahra Council last night. Several of the aldermen spoke of the over-crowded state of the trams runig to Bondi on Sunday mornings…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Zealand. Tram Sheds Burned. Wellington
The cable tram sheds and engine plant were totally destroyed by fire at Dunedin this morning. The borough counicl was about to take over the tram company…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Finances
The railway receipts for last week showed a decline of £22,970. Since the beginning of the financial year[?]ou July 1 the revenue shows a total shortage of £92,214…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor-paged Racing. Robl v. DICKENTMANN
Theodore Robl, the world's champion pace follower, who makes his first Sydney appearance on Thursday night, holds most of the German paced records, including the one to 12 hours. He also…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rose Bay Tram. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Some parts of the South Head-road are narrow and winding. Would it not relieve the traffic if the new electric tram line were taken down Ocean-street to William-street, Double Bay,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Returns. Melbourne
The cash paid into the Treasury by the Railway Department for the week, ended 6th February, amounted to £74, 594, 12s 7d, as against £97,565 6s 7d during the same week…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tram Accidents. Can They Be Prevented?
While it is obvious that tram accidents will occur so long as trams run. In spite of all devices to prevent them, there appears no legitimate reason why something should not…
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