Railways Promote Marriages
"I believe," said Mr. Seddon, amidst laughter, construction at Lake Mahinapua (N.Z.), that the construction of railways promotes marriages," Facilities for such pleasant gatherings as they…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1906
8,602 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 250
The Railway Tangle
After the publication of our brief comment on the reports presented by the Royal Commission of inquiry into railway matters it was ascertained that Mr. E. W. Knox's…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →The Tramp
One sultry morning, on the plain, Stretched 'neath the shade of a tree, Lay a man in tatters, with haggard mien, Asleep ; the sleep of exhaustion…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Ambulances for London
The interior of one of the ambulances which the London County Council have decided to establish in London. For the present there will be only two ambulances, but if they are a…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Motor Leather Tyres
A little invention has recently been made in the realm of motor-cars which will probably have a very considerable influence. A chemist has discovered a…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Novel Railway Travelling. on the Mildura Line. Wentworth
Many complaints are heard regarding the manner in which the railway arrangements are carried out on the Mildura line. Dr. W. Harvey, of Sydney, who travelled…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →4000 Miles Motor-tyre Trial
The Automobile Club of Great Britain has arranged to hold a 4000 miles tyre trial, commencing this month.The objects of the competition will be to test the durability of standard tyres to run long…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Omnibuses
The competition between london omnibus companies has reached an acute stage lately and the rival firms have been criticising, each othe's prospects and financial positions. One thing which needs no…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cycling and Motoring. To-day's Cycling Sports
New South Wales Cyclists' Union.—The Australian championship meeting begins to-day at the New Sports Ground. In addition to the one and five miles' amateur Australasian championships, the Griffith shield…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Service Conference. General Secretary's Annual Report. Federal Registration Question
"Every department has received some benefit, and no sectional union or combination of sectional unions can show in black and white anything approaching the result of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The North Coast Railway. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—The residents of the North Coast are indebted to you for the fair and truthful way in which you have all along dealt with its claims for railway communication with the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Federal Arbitration Law. the Position of Railway Employees. a Test Case to Be Fought
The Railway and Tramway Unions propose putting the Federal arbitration law to a test to see whether railway men can be shut out from the benefits of the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Victoria. Gembrook Railway Accident. Melbourne
It is probable that the board of inquiry into the Gembrook railway accident will not be able to prosecute its inquiry next Monday, as the engine-driver, Sheehan, is not likely to…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Motoring World. Afloat and Ashore. Boats. Motor Boat Club Engagements -- Is Enthusiasm Waning?
Although the Motor Boat Club of New South Wales has some energetic officers at the helm, some dissatisfaction exists amongst not a few motor boat owners at the lack of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cycling and Motoring. Cycling. Today's Fixtures
New South Wales Cyclists' Union race meeting.--Sydney Sports Ground. Sydney, Suburban, Newtown, Glebe-Toxteth, Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs, Balmain, Redfern, Curzon…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Motoring. Wonderful Motor-cycle Ride
Guippone, the well-known French motor-cycle racer, on December 9. at the Pareedes Princes track, Paris, Covered 03.50 miles in one hour on a two-cylinder Peugeot cycle, weighing 1101b. This is a wounderful…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Motor-cycle Racing at Cycling Carnivals
The motor-cycle race at the January cycling carnival proved such an interesting event that it is almost a certainty that in future there will be one or two races for motor-cyclists at all league carnivals…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Motor-boat Club of New South Wales
The monthly general meeting of the members, of the Motor-boat Club was held at the Sports Club on Thursday night, Mr. P. C. Mitchell presiding. It was resolved that the club's rendezvous arranged for…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →North Coast Railway. to the Editor
Sir,--In your issue of 24th ult., I have read a letter signed "Miles M'Rac," in which he protests against borrowing three millions for the above work, and gives your readers five reasons…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Chatswood Railway Station
Complains about the means of access to Chatswood railway station have of late been continuous, and the candidates for the two wards interested will have to pledge themselves to a p[?]stent effort to secure a…
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