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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
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We have received from the publishers (Temple Press, Lte.. of London) an advance copy cf the ninth edition of the "Motor Manual" (No7). The aim of the publishers has been to place before the public a cheap,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.-A terrible railway disaster, due, it is believed, to the severe snowstorms, has occurred at Elliot Junction, Forfarshire, Scotland, as the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—I. amongst other, was very glad to see the lecture signed "Author Rese" on the proposed destination by carrying the extension of the Watson's Bay tramway through Gap Park. To destroy such a historic spot…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →MFLBOURNE. Monday.—As the train was drawing into Mornington station, a man, Charles Weir, jumped from the platform to the front of a locomotive. Before the train could be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Entries fo rthe above club's consolation road race, down for decision on the Homebush course on Jan. 5, closed with the assistant secretary on Saturday. A large number of riders have sent in their nominations, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A meeting, convened by Mr. David Fell, M.L.A., for the purpose of getting an expression of opinion from the residents of North Ryde as to the route of the Field of Mars…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Frank Clapham, 20, residing in Belmore-road, Hurstville, was crushed between two railway trucks at Hurstville yesterday. He was engaged in unloading wood from a train,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Notwithstanding the fact that rain set in yesterday afternoon, the tramway traffic on all lines was very heavy. The morning broke beautifully fine, and picnickers were early…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A correspondent writes as follows in appreciation of two very firmly established Bridge conventions: "I am interested in the heretical opinions you sometimes express, i.e., about the club…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →It is expected that the new bridge spanning the Nepean at Penrith will be completed in the course of a few months. The old bridge was built in 1867, and was then the second larger…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The work of erecting a new railway bridge over the Nepean at Penrith is proceeding satisfactorily, and in a few months it will he completed. Some particulars of the bridge, as well…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The old railway bridge which spans the Nopean River at Penrith is doomed. Built in 1867, and then the second largest bridge in the State, it has kept pace with western…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Messages were received in New York on November 22 from Danville, Virginia announcement that a southern railroad train had been wrecked at Lawyers, five people being…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →So many people visited the Motor Exhibition in London last month that it was difficult to get a close view of the more popular cars. On the opening day the number of visitors was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →LONDON, Tuesday.—Gourlay, the driver of the North British express, which crashed into the stationary train near Arbroath, has been arrested On a charge of driving recklessly…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The death of John Smith, a fishmonger, who resided in Glebe-road, Glebe, which took place at Prince Alfred Hospital on December 23, from injuries received the previous night,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The general monthly meeting of the Motor Boat Club will be held on Thursday, January 10, the business including the election of three new members…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →It is surprising that no motor manufacturer in Sydney has so far commenced building a good two-cycle motor, as this type has now come to stay. In the last…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The big motor ferry boat, Motor Gem, has already arrived in Melbourne, after a successful trip down under her own power. She averaged 10 miles per hour for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The owner of the 30ft whaleboat in which was lately installed an 8-12 Fairbanks, and which made the remarkable speed of 13 knots, before…
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