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Railways, roads & transport, 1906

8,602 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 250

Railway Association

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 8

The annual conference of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association was also opened at the Trades-hall yesterday. Mr. J. Gerrard, president, in the chair. Delegates…

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Tramcar Leaves the Rails. Off for Five Hours

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

The 6.10 tram from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction, last night left the rails just at the outrance to Centennial Park. Fortunately the cars were slowing up at the time, as the…

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Fatal Tram Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

Mr. A. N. Barnett, City Coroner, held an inquiry yesterday into the circumstances surrounding the death of Matthew Pemberton, who died on the 15th instant, as the result of…

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Tearing Open Roads

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

The City Council has affirmed the advisability of appointing an advisory or reference board, consisting of a representative from each of the bodies, which, by Act of Parliament or…

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The First Train to Muncoodra

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 497

"Do ye moind the toime, Mrs. J. lush," said my neighbour, a little atomy of an Irishman, with a face for all the world like a chimpanzee, bright, beady, black eyes, and a shock…

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Victorian Big Road Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 12

As the time approaches when the big road contest between Sale and Prospect, is to be decided great preparations are being made to ensure the success of the event. Most of the track and road cracks are…

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McNEIL-AUSTRAL Road Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 12

A 10 miles open unattached road race, promoted by the Austral Company has been fixed to take place on the Homebush course on the 21th of March. The contest, which is arousing considerable interest…

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Killed by a Train. Young Man's End. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 4

Alfred Oglivle, 21, a miner, single, a resident of West Wallsend, was run over by a train of empty trucks on the Seaham colliery, line to-day and killed…

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BRANCH REPORTS—continued. SUNNYSIDE. Road Matters—Members' Fees

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 15

At the monthly meeting the attendance was good, the President (Mr. Chick) being in the chair. Voluminous correspondence was dealt…

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The North Shore Bridge. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 13

Sir,—Mr. David Fell is a rara avis among politicians, foe he has the moral courage to declare against works which he deems would prove unproductive. For so doing he is…

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Exploring the Suburbs. in New Double-decked Motor 'Bus. Satisfactory Trial Trip

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

Toot! Toot! Thirteen hundred pounds worth at motor omnibus, laden with members of Parliament, Mayors of municipalities, and dignitaries of…

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A Railway Problem

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 4

The daily weather map issued by the Government Meteorologist At keenly scrutinised by the Railway Commisslonera. Water Is an important item in the Railway Department, and a…

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Motor Boats. Rendezvous

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

The rendezvous set down for Saturday last took place in the teeth of a bleak north-easter. As arranged, the Commodore, in the Cyrene, accompanied by…

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International Motor-cycle Cup

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

A change of venue is announced for the International Motor-Cycle Cup Race on June 29. It was originally intended to hold the event in the immediate neighbourhood…

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Motoring Notes A.c.a. Club-rooms Secured

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

The Automobile Club of Australia is to be congratulated on having secured very suitable club rooms on the first floor of Mr. Phizackerley's new…

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An Enthusiast on Motoring

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

A resident of the Goulburn Valley District of Victoria is what may be described as a motorist in course of development. That is to say, he is a motor…

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Future of Motor Cycles

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

The complicated and cumbersome build of motor-cycles is attributed by a firm of British motor-cycle makers to the foreign influx, which they say has a very…

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The Railway Service. Employees in Conference. the Question of Rival Unions. Motion of Censure Carried

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 13

The annual conference, of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, which was opened at the Trades Hall on Monday morning, was…

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Cycling and Motoring. Newcastle Sports Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 12

The Newcastle Amusements Committee are organising a meeting for cyclists next month. Several important events will be decided, including a motor cycle race for a prize valued at £12. Nearly all the…

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Railway Fatality. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 10

The body of the man who was killed at Boulder Railway Station on Sunday night has been identified as that of John Greelish. The deceased was formerly working at Woodline…

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