Constructional. Building, Engineering, Lighting, Power, Transmission, Traction, Etc. A weekly guide to all business in hand and contemplated by municipal, shire, and other governing authorities. Road Construction
Weekly Supplement to Building · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 3
Thirteen thousand six hundred and forty-nine square yards, of footpath were asphalted in Balmain last year, covering about three acres, in addition to 71.151 square yards of top dressing, at a total cost…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 8
It seems that within a few days we shall have the final decision of the Royal Commission which, for a long time past has been taking evidence as to the best…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Accident. Crushed Between Train and Platform
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 9
Thomas Flynn, 70, residing at Hornsby, attempted to board a moving train at Hornsby station yesterday, and, missing his footing, fell between the carriage and the platform…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Notes. Tunnel or Bridge ?
Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 6
Until the Commission appointed to inquire into the question of communication between Sydney and North Sydney has brought in its report it seems to us that favorable comment…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Snake on the Road
The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 6
While walking along Ryde-road, Hunter's Hill, at 8.30 p.m. yesterday. Mr. J. M'Gahey was suddenly brought to a standstill by a large brown snake, which wriggled out on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Peel River Estate. the Cost of Roads
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 9
TAMWORTH, Tuesday.--The Peel River inquiry was continued to-day. Mr. F. V. Wikner, engineer to the Severn Shire, Glen Innes, being the only witness examined. His evidence was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →BRIDGE The Game and How to Play It
The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 5
[This column will appear every Wednesday. Correspondence is invited, and replies to all questions connected with the game and its conduct will be made in the "Star" to any initials or noms de plume which may…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Harbour Tunnel. Favourable Comment. Future Bridge Not Excluded
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 9
The statement in yesterday's "Herald" that tho most important portion of the report of the Commission which has been inquiring into schemes of communication with North Shore…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Road Round the Harbor. the Gas Works an Obstacle, Merchants Arb Impatient
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 11
On December 3 the Sydney Improvement Commission brought up an Interim report, recommending the construction of a low-level roadway from Darling Harbor, along Sussex-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Cycling and Motoring
Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 2
The Sydney, Redfern, and Swift Clubs' combined carnival is to be held this evening at the Sydney Sports Ground. The programme is an excellent one, and includes the five miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Suburban Tramlines. How They Are Working. Satisfactory Business Recorded
Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 5
The three new lines of tramway recently placed in work show satisfactory business, though the actual figures are not yet available. Also, last week, which was wet, was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Watson's Bay and Rose Bay Trams
Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 8
A public meeting of the residents of Rose Bay and district was held, under the auspices of the Rose Bay Progress Association, Mr. T. M. Shakespere (president) in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Proposed Railway. Chatswood to Eastwood. Public Meeting at North Ryde
Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 8
A public meeting was held in the School of Arts, North Hyde, for the purpose of advocating the construction of a railway line from Chatswood to Eastwood. The gathering…
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Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 9
Recently Erskineville Council wrote to the Railway Commissioners asking them to contribute one-half the cost of asphalting the footpaths in Bridge and Concord streets, along…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motoring a Club Palace
Referee · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 6
The plan for the basement of the Royal Automobile Club's new club-house in London shows that the building will be luxurious, to say the least of it. In the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cycling. Pioneer Club
Referee · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 6
The Pioneer Club's regular fortnightly meeting takes place next Tuesday evening. Arrangements are going on well for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Boats. Motor Boat Club
Referee · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 6
Owing to the cold and threatening weather on Saturday evening, the Venetian evening in Gore Bay had to be postponed. The races set down for the afternoon were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Record Motor Run. From Melbourne to Adelaide. Adelaide
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 9
Messrs. Bertie Barr-Smith and Murray Aunger completed a record motor trip from Melbourne to Adelaide with a 60-horse-power 6-cylinder Napier to-night, after a 22 hours…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Award. Fresh Demands Advocated. London, Feb. 8
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 9
Mr. R. Bell, M.P., Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, is disappointed at Sir Edward Fry's decision as Board of Trade…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Casino-kyogle Railway
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 27
THE sod-turning ceremony in connection with the Casino-Kyogle…
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