Church Burning and Train Wrecking. Two Youths Arrested. London, Friday Afternoon
Two youths have been arrested at Nottingham on suspicion of burning Kirkby and Annesley churches, and also of attempting to wreck trains…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1907
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Run Over by a Coal Train a Man Killed at Heddon=Greta West Maitland
Robert Fenwick, aged 33, a miner, employed at the Heddon-Greta Colliery, was run over by a coal train near the colliery screens shortly after midnight. His left leg was…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →New Railway Commissioners
The Government of N.S. Wales has appointed the following new Railway Commissioners:— Mr. T. R. JOHNSON, Chief Commissioner. Mr. DAVID KIRKCALDIE, Assistant…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Tramway Tickets. Objections to the Proposal
The suggestion has been made from time to time that tramway tickets should is issued in small lots, of, say, 13 for 1/, which would prove both convenient and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Long Motor Race. Paris to Pekin. London, Friday Afternoon
Several motorists have announced their intention to compete in the motor race from Paris (through Russia and Siberia) to Pekin. The contest is…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Railway Commissioners
Whether there is any cause for congratulation in connection with the new board of Railway Commissioners depends entirely upon Mr. T. R…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Accident at Homebush. an Engine Derailed
An accident occurred at Homebush yesterday morning, whereby an engine was derailed. The mishap took place shortly after 11…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →By Motor to Pekin London, Friday. 3.20 p.m
Several motorists have announced their [?]illingness to compete in the race being promoted by the Parisian journal "Le Matin" from Paris to Pekin…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Natural Bridge
For a stretch of twenty-two miles the Colorado River, in Texas, has bridged itself with logs of wood, which have jammed eo tightly from one bank to the other that even dynamite…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Notes. the Bays of the Aeroplane
As will be seen in another column, a pretty point is being discussed in England—whether an aeronaut can be prosecuted for trespass for floating over the grounds of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Peculiar Case. Tram Fettler in Trouble. the Copper Boiler and the Bag
Before Mr. Payten, S.M., at the North Sydney Police Court, James Bede Brennan, 34, fettler, was charged with having at North Sydney on January 26, stolen a copper boiler, valued at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Enormous Railway Expansion
Only the other day it was pointed out that there has during the last few years been practically no expansion of the State railway systems of the Commonwealth. This is very…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Fatality. a Man Run Over. Kurri Kurri
A miner named Robert Fenwick, aged about 33, was killed on the East Greta railway last night at Hoddon-Grota. Fenwick, whe was a resldent of Heddon-Grota, left Kurri…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Proposed Launceston Tramways. Launceston
No offer has been recelved by the City Council for the construction of the proposod trams, and the matter remains in abeyance, Three firms, writing to the council, contended…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cycling and Motoring. Burwood Bicycle Club
The Burwood Club held an eight miles road race on Saturday over the Buruood-Bankstown course. There was a good crowd of cyclists and others present to witness the event. Result:—J. Cannon, 20s start,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Light Tyres on Motor Cars
During the recent motor car reliability trial, promoted by the Automobile Club of Australia, an interesting example was afforded of the strain to which the tyres on the driving wheels were subjected, as…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Boat Reliability Contest
The reliability contest for motor launches, promoted by the Motor Boat Club of New South Wales, took place on Saturday. There were 12 entries. The course was over the Sydney Harbour and outside the Heads…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →General Cables. Motor Race Across Asia. London. Feb. 1
Several motorists will compete in the race from Paris to Peking, promoted by "Le Matin." WRECK OF A STEAMER…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Paris Traps for Tourists Some Experiences Adventures on the Railway
On my first day in Paris, while I was walking along the Rue Royale, a well-dressed elderly man accosted me. He said something in French, and I replied in the stock phrase…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Everyday Topics. New Motor Caps
Motor caps of unbecoming form and unaccommodating size have happily passed presumably for over out of the realm of sporting attire, and the headgear on which Dame Fashion sets the…
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