Motoring
The committee of the Automobile Club of Victoria are contemplating the holding of another fuel consumption test, on lines similar to the test recently held by the Automobile Club of Australia…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1908
10,327 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 250
Cycling and Motoring. Cycling
A. J. Clarke, Floyd MacFarland, and T. J. Gascoyne, who have been racing on the Melbourne Saucer track, are expected to arrive in Sydney to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Proposed Chinese Railway. Britain Approaching Japan
LONDON, Monday.--The "Daily Mail" states that Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, is making friendly representations to Japan regarding the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Labor in America. Lot of the Railway Worker. President's Stirring Letter
LONDON, Monday.--Mr. G. W. Smalley, New York correspondent of "The Times," states that President Roosevelt has again stirred the country by a letter requesting…
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It is announced by the Railway Commissioners that the present local service between Werris Creek and Glen Innes is to be extended on to Sydney. A train will leave Sydney at…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The North Shore Bridge
"Scrutator," writing on the North Shore Bridge question, says:—Sorely, Mr. Cardew most have realised by this time the truth of the old maxim "Nemo mortalium omnibus horis…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →From Newcastle to Maitland. As Seen From the Train. Newcastle
Along the line between Newcastle and East Ma[?]tland there is a[?]ple evidence of the great rains which have flooded the Lower Hunter River Valley. Travelling from Newcastle the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway to Lake Cudgellico
WTALONG, Wednesday.—A Railway League has been formed to collect statistics in advocating of the extension of the railway to Lake Cudgellico. It is Intended to send a deputation to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sidney's Great Problem. the Handling of Its Traffic Railway Extension Schemes the Eastern Suburban Line. More Arguments in Its Favor. No.iii
If further proof was wanted of the great increase In the traffic on the eastern suburban tram lines, it is to be found in figures which have been compiled by Mr. C. W. Oakes, M.L.A.,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →For Bondi Surf Bathers. the Council's Scheme. a Tram to North End Op Beach. New Dressing Sheds and Conveniences. £1000 to Be Spent
At the Waverley Council meeting held last evening there was further discussion on the surf bathing question. It came about owing to the presentation of a report from the works…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Hiring in Melbourne
Motoring in Melbourne has developed a new class of enterprise of late, and these who have entered upon It are reaping good harvests from the ventures. Certain…
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AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, The following are the conditions of Sealed Handicap Touring Contest, including a Hill Climb each day:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Boats. Motor Boat Club
The club night at the M.B.C rooms last Tuesday night was the occasion of the monthly meeting, at which, however, only routine business had to be transacted. The…
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Thanks to unfavorable weather, those attempts of W. Tormey's on Doherty's records were still in abeyance on Monday last. They had then been postponed from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Receipts
Wheat and Flour by Rail.—The receipts of wheat and flour by rail at Darling Harbour and other metropolitan stations during the week ended February 25 compare with those of the previous week and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Motor Records in England
With regard to the records made as announced a few days ago by cable at Brooklands, the following information is of interest. The performance just placed to the credit of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cycling and Motoring. Marrickville Bicycle Club
Following are the handicaps for the Marrickville Bicycle Club's five miles consolation road race, to be held over the Homebush course on Saturday:—D. De Sylva, 15s: P. J. Goatley, 25s; C. Sims, L. Vincent,…
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Mr. Peake, the Treasurer of South Australia, is at present in Melbourne, consulting the Federal Ministers on various matters of common interest, including the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cycle and Motor Local Notes
The Campsie Bicycle Club will hold an 11 miles road race over the Campsie-Belmore course on Saturday. A large entry has been received for the event, which will start at 8.30 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 570 →New York to Paris Motor Ride
With regard to the New York to Paris ride, Mr. Sturmey, one of England's most expert motorists, who spent some days amidst the polar ice pack, declares that the idea of taking a motor car upon it, even for…
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