The New Tram to Bondi. Today's Opening Ceremony. Promises of the Minister
Evening News · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5
The official opening of the new tram line from Sydney co Bellevue Hill, via Paddington and Woollahra, took place this morning. A special tram left the Public Works…
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Evening News · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 4
The working of the recently completed Bellevue Hill tramway commenced this morning. The first cars to run over the line made up A workman's tram, which left Bellevue Hill at 13…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 11
A[?] the Contral Police Court on Saturday Charles Pound, 30, milk vendor, was charged with furious driving. Constable Weir said that on Friday evening he was doing duty at the comer of King and Castlere[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Cycling and Motoring. To-night's Cycling Carnival. a Motor Car Race on the Programme
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 10
A cycling carnival, promoted by the Sydney, Redfern, and Swift Bicycle Clubs, will be held this evening, under the auspices of the Cyclists* Union, at the Sydney Sports Ground. The principal contests will…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Parramatta District. the Baulkham Hills Tram
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 4
On Thursdny afternoon an officer from the Railway Department, accompanied by Mr. J. 0. Hunt, M.P. met a deputation at the Model Farms-road, in reference to a petition that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Boat Club. Venetian Night Entertainment
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 10
The Motor Boat Club of New South Wales has arranged to held its Venetian night on Saturday evening. Earlier in the day races for motor launches will be decided. Although no definite course has been…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Cycle Reliability Test. the Dead Heat. Run-off Next
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 10
The dead heat in the Pioneer Motor Cycle Club's reliability test on Anniversary Day, when W. Reynolds and IL, Verdich each scored 4[?]7 points out of a possible 500, will be run-off on Saturday. A new course…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Stanmore Railway Fatality
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 8
On January 23 Frederick William Clarke was killed by a train at the Stanmore railway station. The City Coroner inquired into the circumstances of the case on Saturday, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Long-distance Motor-boat Race, Auckland
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 6
The motor boat race from Auckland to Russell and back, a distance of 240 knots, was won in 30 hours 35 minutes. This is said to be the longest race of the kind yet hold in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Fatality
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 6
On Saturday evening Richard Cruise, 20, vanman, attempted to cross the railway near the Marrickville station in order, apparently, to get to his horse and van, which were on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Station Undermanned. No Season Tickets
The Australian Star · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5
Much inconvenience was caused at the Rockdale station this morning through season ticket holders being unable to renew their tickets. With season and weekly tickets…
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The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5
A deputation, representing the Kuringai Shire Council and residents of Warrawee, waited upon the Railway Commissioners on Saturday and asked that a vehicular bridge be constructed across the line at Warrawee, instead…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Runaway Tram Horse. Serious Accident at Moonta
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 8
ADELAIDE, Sunday.--A serious tram accident occurred at Moonta on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to several persons. The 11 o'clock car from East Moonta was returning to town,…
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The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5
At the Central Police Court on Saturday Constable Weir proceeded against Charles Pound, a milk vendor, on a charge of furious driving. Weir stated that he was doing traffic duty at the corner of King and Castlereagh…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Rolling Stock. an Appeal to the Commissioners
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 9
A deputation, representing the Sydney Produce Selling Agents, was introduced to the Railway Commissioners on Saturday by Mr. W. Taylor, M.L.A., to bring under notice the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Storm at Bathurst. Railway Line Damaged. Swollen Creeks and Flooded Land
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 7
BATHURST, Sunday.--Floods, greater in their magnitude and more serious in their consequences than those which occurred 10 days ago, devastated the Bathurst district to-day. At…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mail Train Delayed. Molong
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 5
During shunting operations at Gregra railway station this morning at 1.30 two empty trucks became derailed. A breakdown gang was Immediately summoned from Orange, and…
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The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 5
An old man entered the dock at the Central Police Court this morning. He was carrying an overcoat folded neatly, and a felt hat. He looked around at his companions, sighed and sat down. Then he placed his…
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Evening News · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 3
At the Parramatta Police Court, Dr. Shorter was charged with having driven a motor car at more than 10 miles an hour. He pleaded guilty, and was fined £5, with 6s costs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Broken Hill Troubles. Tramway Dispute Settled
Evening News · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 6
BROKEN HILL, Tuesday.—The misunderstanding between the Silverton tramway employees and the company has been settled. A new agreement has been entered into…
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