Utilising Railway Telegraph Wires
A discussion recently arose as to the merits of the "condenser" system in connection with telegraph wires. The extension of the system to the Public Telegraph Department has…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
6,475 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250
Federalising the Railways
It appears from the proceedings of the New South Wales Traffic Employees' Association Conference this week that the railway employees in this and other States are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Motor Car Act. to the Editor
Sir,--I read with interest a letter signed "Mount Jerry," in last Saturday's issue of your paper, showing the desirability for a Motor Car Act and beg to endorse all that writer says…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trams to Balmain Ferries
The report that the Day-street tramline is to terminate at the north end of that street and not continue to the entrance to the waiting sheds for the Annandale, Bald Rock, Mort's Dock, and…
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Some information is available with reference to the tram traffic on Monday. The holiday was seriously interfered with by the rain, yet the failing off as compared with last year was not…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle. Water for the Tramlines
The Newcastle Council having again entered into an arrangement with the Railway Commissioners to water the tramlines along Scott and Hunter streets to the Wickham boundary for a stated sum per annum, the town…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Federal Politics. Address by Senator Higgs. Transcontinental Railway Bill
BRISBANE, Tuesday.--Senator Higgs addressed his constituents at the Centennial-hall to-night. The Mayor of Brisbane presided. Among those on the platform were Dr. Culpin…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Australian Town and Country Journal "Past, Present,. Future." Sydney, Wednesday, February 1, 1905. Railway Engines
In the performance of their duty to the public the New South Wales Railway Commissioners have had to tell the "keep the money in the country" folks some plain…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →North Shore Bridge
The North Shore bridge question was again revived at the meeting of the North Sydney, Council held on Tuesday night by a motion submitted by Alderman Clark, viz.:—"That in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Green's Bridge. Deputation to Mr. Lee
A deputation, which was introduced by Mr. Moxham, M. L. A., waited upon Mr. Lee, Minister for Works, this morning, in connection with the redecking of Green's Bridge,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →My Post Bag, "Thalia," Wobbers-road, Kogarah
Dear Playmate,—This is the first time I have written to the CATHOLIC PRESS, and hope to see my short letter in print. We take the PRESS every week, and I like…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →Fitzroy Dock Inquiry. the Singleton Bridge. Alleged Defective Supplies
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 dock, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Guarantees for Railway Construction. the Bogan Gate to Trundle Line
A new feature has arisen in connection with the offer of 57 settlers to guarantee the cost of constructing a railway from Bogan Gate to Trundle, a distance of 15 miles. It will…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Car Accident
At the Water Police Court yesterday before Mr. [?] H. Smithers, S.M., Ernest Alfred Peck, was charged with having driven a motor car so furiously as to endanger the safety of Stephen Matterson, on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Great Railway Trust. London, Feb. 1
A railway trust, to control the chief lines from the Atlantic to the Pacific, is foreshadowed at New York, with a capital of 1,400,000,000 dollars (about £28O,000,000)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pioneer Motor Cycle Club
A committee meeting of the above club was held at Batcman's Hotel last Tuesday evening, when some important business was transacted the chair was occupied by Mr. Gillies. It was decided that the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cycling and Motoring. the South Australian Meeting
With the finish of the Melbourne racing last evening, the crack riders are journeying this week to Adelaide to compete at the South, Australian carnival, which commences next Saturday. Amongst the best…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Cycle Records
Henri Cissac, the holder of the world s hour motor cycle record of 54 miles 1058 yards, intends making an onslaught on the 100 Kilometre distance on the Pare des Princes track. He has had a special machine…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Overcrowded Trams. Protest From the Glebe
Reference has been made from time to time in these columns to the overcrowding of tramcars. The matter has again been brought under the notice of the Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring at Manly. Running Down a Pedestrian
Earnest Alfred Peck, of Manly, came before the Bench in the Water Summons Court yesterday, at the Instance of Inspector Mitchell, on a charge of driving a motor car through…
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