South Head Trams
When the electric tram service was installed on the Watson's Bay line residents at Vaucluse, Rose Bay, and Double Bay believed that a reduction would be made in the fares, which…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
6,475 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250
Seats on the Trams
Complaints have been made of the practice which some tramway officers have of occupying seats in the cars while the ordinary paying passengers have to stand. These officers are usunlly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Traffic Employees. Railway Commissioners and Arbitration. Federation an Accomplished Fact
The annual conference of the N.S.W. Traffic Employees' Association was concluded at the Trades-hall yesterday. Among other matters decided upon was a federation with the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Burglars at a Railway Station
On Saturday night an unsuccessful attempt was made to rob the safe at the Marrickville railway station. At the usual hour on Saturday the stationmaster locked up his office and went…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cards. Bridge
C. C., Yass:—(1) As to leading through strength, the beginner will appreciate the fact that strength in a suit consists of high cards, but is apt to find the term "leading-through"…
Continued on Trove, page 39 →North Shore Bridge. The Question Revived
The question of the North Shore Bridge has been revived by the North Sydney Council. At last night's meeting of the council Alderman Clark moved -- "That in view of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →North Shore Bridge. a Chance for Private Enterprise
The old question of the North Shore Bride was once revived by Alderman Clark at a meeting of the North Sydney Council last evening. He moved—"That in view of the rapidly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On the Bridge at Tea-time. What Alice Had to Say
Alice Carroll shook her head and finger, and ground her teeth much, and stamped her feet and cried "not guilty." It was all over charges arising out of Alice's keen taste for…
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ARMIDALE, Wednesday.—-About a dozen passengers by train from Sydney have been detected travelling without tickets. They were men evidently visiting the annual race meeting…
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In the Summons Division of the Water Police Court to-day, Mr. Smithers, S.M., heard a case against Ernest Alfred Peck (Manly) who was proceeded against by Constable John S. Jones…
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In connection with the recent extensive bush fires, which did so much damage in the country, the Railway Commissioners are in receipt of a report from the engineers in charge of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Glebe Tram Service
The tram service to the Glebe has not kept pace with the rapid growth of the borough—at least, not to the satisfaction of residents. Mr. Hogue, Chief Secretary, who represents the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling and Motoring. Rutt in Great Form
Walter Rutt, the German champion was in great form when competing at the A.N.A. carnival. In the mile championship which commenced his series of successes, he won one of the finest races of the meeting,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Arbitration and the Railways
One of the points of view from which arbitration law proposals merit very serious consideration is their probable effect on State sevices. This aspecet of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The S.S. Indradeo Loading Lithgow Coal at Railway Wharf, Pyrmont. Owing to the strike at Newcastle, Messrs. W. Scott Fell and Co., Ltd., contractors to the United States Government at Manila, last week ordered the steamer Indradeo, of 5315 tons, which has been lying for a week at Newcastle, to return to Sydney to load SOW tons of Lithgow coal. The Indradeo is shown in the course of receiving her large cargo
THE S.S INDRADEO AT HER BERTH MOUNTAIN COAL ON RAILWAY WHARF, PYRMONT, WAITING FOR S[?] LOADING COAL HOW THE CRANE WORKS. LOADING AFTER-HOLD OK THE INDRADEO…
Continued on Trove, page 283 →Motoring. Motor Cycle Club
The third general meeting of tbs Pioneer Motor Cycle Club, of N.S.W. was held at Bateman's Hotel, George-street, on Tuesday evening January 24. There were about 25…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For the Balmain Ferry. The Day-street Tram Extension
Ever since the cable line of trams was introduced from the foot of King-street to Ocean-street the people of Balmain and riverside suburbs have strongly urged upon the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tram and Cart Collision. a Carrier Killed
The Annandale police reported to the City Coroner the death, the result of a street accident, of a man named Edward Chadwick, a carrier, living in Albion-street, Annandale…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Bush Fires. Railway Men to the Rescue
A number of reports have been received by the Railway Commissioners from their officers, pointing out how valuable was the assistance rendered by gangers and fettlers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ryde Tramway Proposal
During the visit of Mr. Lee, State Minister for Works, to the Ryde district on Monday, opportunity was taken to urge the necessity for tramway communication with the city…
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