Engineer Drops Dead. At the Eveleigh Railway Yard
Richard Goodyear, an engineer, employed at the Eveleigh railway yard, was on his way to work this morning, when he dropped deed…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
6,475 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 250
Railway Tickets. Unauthorised Vendors. Three Men Fined £20 EACH
Robert Davies, chief ticket inspector on the N.S.W. railways, to-day, in the Water Summons Court, proceeded against Reginald Tutton, T. F. Firkins, and Thomas Spain, of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alexandria Trams. Deputation to the Commissioners
A deputation from the Alexandria Borough Council walled upon the Railway Commissioners yesterday to ask that the commissioners would give a more frequent…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Knocked Down by a Motor-car
Last night a resident of Manly named Stephen. Matterson was knocked down by a motor-car while crossing the Sydney-road near the Corso. He was taken to the local Cottage Hospital,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Semi-state Railway Proposal
The caution exercised by the Government in handling the scheme of the local landholders who offer to finance the construction of a railway from Bogan Gate to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring. the Reliability Contest
The Dunlop Tyre Company, the promoters of the forthcoming big overland motor reliability contest from Sydney to Melbourne next month, announce that satisfactory arrangements have been made as regards replacing…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Aged General's Fate. Beaten and Trampled to Death. by an Infuriated Crowd
LONDON, Tuesday. -- An aged General, who was seen sledging towards the troops in St. Petersburg on Sunday, was asked by the infuriated crowd: "Are you going to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wentworth Railway League
WENTWORTH, Tuesday. -- A largely-attended meeting of the Wentworth Railway League was held yesterday evening, in the council chambers. Mr. W. M. Bowring, chairman of the league, who…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Road to Success
"The world is overfull to-day," Said the discouraged man : "I'm sure I can't see any way. My destiny to plan…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Fitzroy Dock. Ironwork for the Singleton Bridge. Cheap Method of Production
The inquiry into the Fitzroy Dock and its work was resumed yesterday at the board's office, Young-street, by the Public Service Board…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fitzroy Dock Inquiry. Alleged Defective Work. Inspection Demanded by Bridge Contractors
The inquiry by the Public Service Board into the management of the Government Fitzroy Dock at Cockatoo Island was resumed yesterday. Mr. Cutler, the superintendent of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Trotting Race on the Road. the Participants Fined
George Taylor and James Hettrick appeared at the Water Police Court yesterday charged with furiously driving sulkies on the Narrabeen-road on Sunday, the 15th inst. According to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →My Post Bag. 169 Wigram-roAd, Forest Lodge
Dear Playmate,—I hope you, enjoyed your holidays. I went for a picnic to Come on Thursday week. It was a very nice day, and I enjoyed myself. I must now close my…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →Tea-table Problems. 113.—The Railway Passengers
A train puts down one-third of its passengers at the first stopping place, and takes up 24 new ones. At its second stopping place, it puts down half of the number then on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New Motor Launch
The first of what is termed the automobile launch has just been completed, and has successfully performed her trial trip to the Hawkesbury and back. The hull was built by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Australian Motor Test Race
In connection with the forthcoming reliability motor race, which takes place in February between Sydney and Melbourne, it is interesting to note that a valuable 100 guinea cup, to be known as the "Buchanan…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycle Club
The recently formed motor cycle club, known as the Pioneer Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales, held its third general meeting on Tuesday last at Bateman's Hotel, George-street. There was a large…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling and Motoring. Floyd Macfarland
When it was announced some weeks back that Floyd MacFarland, the handicap king, would not be able to race at the late Sydney Carnival, there were a good many people who imagined that the Californian did…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Trades and Labour. Cycle and Motor Operatives
A meeting of operatives in the cycle and motor trades was held at the Trades Hall last night, under the auspices of the organising committee of the Labour Council, with the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country News. Wentworth and Railway Communication. Wentworth
Mr. Usher, representing the New South Wales Railway Commissioners, attended a public meeting held here, presided over by Mr. Bowring, chairman of the…
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