Tram Conductor Killed
Lionel Burns, a tram conductor, fell from the footboard of a Coogee tram near Carr-street last night, and was killed. An inquest will be held at 3.30 o'clock, this…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
6,475 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250
North Shore Railway Line
The recent improvements in the railway service on the North Shorn line have not apparently met with the approval of the Gordon grass Association, and that body has written…
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The growing importance of the suburbs between Ryde and Hornsby has led to reiterated demands from the residents for better facilities at the railway stations. It is complained…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tramway Cleaners. to the Editor
Sir,--I would like to make known a few facts that might act as a warning to youths who have intentions to cater the Government train- way service. "When, first entering the service…
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The ballot for the election of officers by the Tramway Employees' Union has been announced as follows:--President, Mr. H. Lawton, 993 votes; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. M'Carthy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Railway Service. Claims of Rival Unions. Traffic Employees and Arbitration
Relations between the various trades unions controlling the organised employees of the Railway Commissioners are somewhat strained, and, according to official of the unions, the latest…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Revenue
The railway revenue returns up to the close of last year were made available to-day. For the ton days ended December 31st last, the receipts were £108,457, as compared with £109,989 for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cards. Bridge
R.B.L.,Bowning:—In determining the card to play second in hand, you will find it a great assistance to ask yourself why the dealer is leading that suit. You can usually infer from…
Continued on Trove, page 55 →Snowstorms in Russia. an Express Train Missing
LONDON, Monday Afternoon.-- Tremendous snowdrifts with many deaths, have occurred in South Russia. The Kharkoff express has disappeared…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Road to the Great Lake, Tasmania
The most charming mountain scenery is to be found in the lake district of Tasmania. The country, which has an elevation of several thousand feet above sea level, is clothed from the bottom of the valleys to the tops of the hills with donse vegetation. The bougs of tha tall trees intelace a hundred feet or so from the ground forming a canopy of great extent whilst the ground is with ferns and t of other undergrowth. If strange that this beautiful district is bot better known to tourlsts and australlans who wish to get away from the scorching heat of an Australian summer…
Continued on Trove, page 34 →Trams to the Spit. Great Dissatisfaction
At the meeting of the Mosman Council last night the Mayor (Alderman Glover) drew attention to the great dissatisfaction that he said had been expressed by the public at the tram…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Warning to Tramps
A tramp, who had moved on without extinguishing a fire which he had lit to boil his billy, and which spread and destroyed a quantity of grass, has been fined £25 at Lancefield (Vic.)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Overloading Trams. Responsible for Conductor's Death
An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at St.Vincent's Hospital into the circumstances surrounding the death of Lionel Byrnes, a tram conductor, who fell from the 7.30 p.m. tram to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Engine Sparks. Are They an Unavoidable Danger?
A telegram from Campbelltown, to the effect that at a public meeting in Minto it was decided to undertake a test action for compensation against the Railway Commissioners, on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Precautions Against Fires. Railway Lines As Fire Breaks
Within the last few days reports have received at the Railway Department from various officers who have been making inquiries respecting the recent bush fires…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Fastest English Motor Boat. the Thrills of Motor Boating
THIS year a new toy has come to the fore to give fresh sensations and fresh thrills to those who take a delight in motion. The era, of the motor-boat has set in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Victoria. Cyclist and Motor Car. the Coroner's Inquest. Melbourne
The City Coroner, Mr. Candler, held an inquest to-day concerning the death of Samuel F. Payne, who was killed on January 4 by colliding with a motor car at the intersection…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Conference of Railway' Commissioners
The conference in Melbourne between the Railway Commissioners of Victoria and New South Wales, which has expended over several days, was brought to a conclusion to-day. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"The Sydney Morning Herald." Pillar Box. Redfern Railway Station
For receipt of advertisements and communications:- Cleared at 8.30 p.m., 9.30 p.m., and 10.30 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Casualties and Fatalities. Fatal Tram Accident
An inquest was held by the City Coroner at St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday on the body of the tram conductor, Lionel Byrnes, who fell from the footboard of a car on Monday night…
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