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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
9,158 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250
A deputation, introduced by Mr. M'Court, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Works yesterday to refer to the Public Works Committee the proposal to construct a railway line to Robertson from a point on the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On Wednesday evening a representative meeting of citizens was held at St. Mark's Schoolroom, Darling Point, with the view of urging the Railway Commissioners to reinstate the one penny fare from Edgecliff…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Charles Kenny was proceeded against at the North Sydney Court, before Mr. Payten S.M., on a charge of obstructing a tram car. It was slated that, defendant drove a furniture waggen along the tram, line in…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Evidence was concluded in the actions brought by John Porter, carter, Bulwarra-road, and Thomas Hamilton, contractor, Enginestreet, against the Chief Commissioner at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Christchurch (N.Z.) Cycle and Motor Club has decided to hold a motor cycle reliability trial on February 20 from Christchurch to Akaroa and back. Tho entry fees are--Trade £1, and private owners 10…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Christchurch is to be the first of the cities of New Zealand to have taxi cabs introduced in any number, as a syndicate there, in conjunction with Messrs. Hayward and Co., is importing a dozen of these motor-driven…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Merrylands (League) Club will dispose of a members' handicap this afternoon, over a distance of five miles, on the Merrylands course. A good entry has been obtained, and as some of the beat road riders in the…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →At Newtown Police Court. Sub-inspector Macintosh proceeded against George Maiden, "Clairinnes," Boulevarde, Strathfield, for furiously driving a motor car on the Rocky…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →THE War Department of the United States has asked Congress to vote £100,000 for the purpose of building dirigible balloons and aeroplanes for military purposes…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →IN view of recent occurrences, there has been discussion among landsmen as well as seafarers with regard to the "Rule of the Road," and its application in varying…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Jan 6: Kentmere, 4-m bq, from Tchio (N C.) Sept 21 AT LONDON.— Feb 11: Tricolor, s, from Bunbury…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Seelog the wide complaints made as to the shortage of railway trucks, it is only fair now to concede that the Railway Commissioners have done, and are…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Chief Commissioner for Railways, with the Assistant Commissioner and principal officers, will leave Sydney to-morrow night for the annual inspection of the southern line and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Rural (U.S.) Justice of Peace: "So you want a warrant for the arrest of all motorists, do you, Uncle Peter, and what for?" Uncle Peter: "Foh a golmighty good reason…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Mr. C. W. Mallins manager of the Liverpool tramways, has invented a simple contrivance whereby chauffeurs may start the engines of their motor-cars without leaving their…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. E. A. Lamb writes:—I would be obliged if you would spare me space in your columns to air a grievance of those who are unfortunate enough to have to travel by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The largest induction motor in the world was started recently at Gary. Ind., where it is installed in a large rolling mill. The motor is rated to develop 6000 horse-power. It is of the…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Mr. Arthur Granville, a well-to-do young man of 17, had the stage fever so acutely that he called round to the London theatre managers and offered himself as a call-boy, and at the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The wonderful opportunities offered in the railroad calling to men of the right calibre are illustrated in the career of Mr. C. F. Daly,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mr. Edison has invented a new electric storage battery which, it is declared, will revolutionise tramway traffic all over the world. He calls it the "battery of perpetual youth,"…
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