New Tram Fender
The number of accidents, fatal and otherwise, in which the city and suburban trams have borne a part, has urged Mr. George Adam Jordan, of Crafton, to the invention of a shield, or fender,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1903
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Motor-paced Cycling. Robl v. Dickentmann. Bobl Wins the One and Five Miles Events. Dickentmann Wins the Ten Mile
Followers of cycling in Sydney had an opportunity last night of witnessing up-to-date European motor pacing on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The night was not favourable to a large attendance,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wyalong and West Wyalong. Agitation for the Removal of the Railway Station Site. West Wyalong's Objection to Incorporate. West Wyalong
Owing to the council being heavily in debt the Mayor was negotiating for a loan when he vacated the chair. Prior to the last election an impromptu meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →By Moonlight. Riding Behind Pace. a Motor Race
Eight thousand people went to the Sydney Cricket Ground last night to see Theodore Robl and Piet Dickentmann race behind pace. As soon as Robl circled round the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tram and Van. Claim for Damages
An action was taken in the District Court yesterday by Reuben George Moore, canter, of the Strand-arcade, Sydney, against the Railway Commissioners for the recovery of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →London's New Trams. The Type, of Car to Be Used
As soon as the relaying of the tramway lines in South London is completed, traffic with electric cars, will, says. "Engineering," be inaugurated ; for already a temporary…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Local Paced Rider of Promise. Goodson Behind the Motors
For some time past the League of Wheelmen have been experimenting with several local riders behind pace, and of the number "tried out," Ben. Goodson is raid to be the most promising. Goodson did a splendid trial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor-paced Cycle Racing. Robl Versus Dickentmann. Fast Work Behind the Motors
The first of the series of motor-paced cycling tournaments which have been arranged under the auspices of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen, was held last night on the Sydney Cricket Ground, when Theo…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Konia-bagdad Railway
LONDON, Thursday,--The convention between the Porte and the German company engaged in the construction of the Koula-Bagdad railway in Turkey-in-Asia is awaiting the decree of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Broad Arrow-creek Bridge
THE Hon. J. H. Carruthers has received the following communication the Under Secretary for Works:—Sir,—With reference to your…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dissatisfaction with the New Train Arrangements. Hay
Great dissatisfaction exists at the new train arrangements by which there are only three mails weekly from Sydney. A public meeting of protest will be held on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Kiama Road Metal. the City Council's Deal Condemned
KIAMA, Friday.--The residents of Kiama tendered a return banquet to the directors of the Kiama Road Metal Company at the Brighton Hotel last evening. Alderman M. N…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Kiama Road Metal Company. Banquet at Kiama. Mr. Alex. Campbell, M.L.A., on Political Parties. Kiama
A few weeks ago the advent of the new steamer Kiama built for the stone trade between Kiama and Sydney, was made the occasion for a banquet to the residents of this town by the directors of the Kiama…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Accident on the Railway. Guard Henry Colless Terribly Injured
News reached us on Friday afternoon of last week, just as we were going to press, that Mr Henry Colless, one of the oldest guards on the western line (Penrith section),…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Manly Tram
The Manly tram made a start this morning, and crowds of people stood watched the spectacle of an empty steam tram running along the Corso…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Tramps of the Ocean
The British public has a vague notion that there is a stigma implied in the name of tramp steamer, of which the tramp-owner has reason to be ashamed. According to Mr. Kipling, the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Motor Car in Warfare
This car attracted considerable interest at the recent Motor Exhibition in Paris. The practical utility of such a machine is somewhat problematical, as it could be very easily wrecked by an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Desert Motors. Ploughing the Sands on the Nile
The Egyptian Government, seconded by the British motorist enthusiasts on the Cairo staff, has successfully completed a series of experiments in desert-travelling by motor…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Electric Traction. Conversion of Swedish Railways
Sweden has decided to take a serious step in the matter of electric railway traction. The committee which was nominated on the subject some time ago has presented a report…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Royal Motorists
King Edward, although he has been initiated into the mysteries of motor-driving is seldom his own chauffeur, but prefers to enjoy his rides without…
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