Fifty-five Millions. Railwayman's Big Claim
In a cottage in the Montgomeryshire village of Caeraws lives a retired railwayman named Thomas Williams, who recently told a Press representative that he was confident of…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1912
13,432 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 250
Old Times. From Papers of Fifty Years Ago. Pitt-street Tramway
Monday, January 20, 1863.—So far as the arrangements for the conveyance of passengers on the Pitt-street tram are concerned, there can be no question as to its success. The two…
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The residents of Forest Hill have started as agitation for the extension to that place of the Marrickville-Undercliff tramway. They complain that the children—two hundred of more…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Beautiful Building Sites. Manly Tramway Proposal
The Minister for Works, Mr. Griffith, Was sympathetic with the request from a Manly deputation for the construction of a tramway between Manly and Castle Rock, or, as it is…
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At the Druids Gala next Friday at the Agricultural Ground, a couple of motor-cycle handicaps will be decided. Two classes will be catered for, one up to 3½ h.p., and the other…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Legal Proceedings. Against Tram Company. Melbourne
Instructions were given to-day to institute proceedings against the Brisbane Tram Company, its managers and inspectors, for the dismissal of members of the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Transcontinental Railway. Melbourne
It is expected that an early beginning will be made with the construction of the transcontinental railway. It is the intention of the construction engineers to commence building…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Tram Collisions. Brakes Fail. Two Persons Injured
Two collisions between tram cars occurred yesterday afternoon. Neither was of a very serious nature, although in one case two of the passengers were slightly injured, and…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →The Badge Strike. Brisbane Trams. Power Station Men Called Out. Brisbane
The tram service was resumed to-day at 7 o'clock, but was somewhat restricted. The manager, Mr. Badger, stated he was satisfied with the position. The non-badge men were…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Cycling and Motoring. Notes
To-day is practically a dead letter in cycling and motoring circles. The only League events are the final of the pursuit race, one of the left-overs of the J. D. Williams carnival, and the re-run of the five miles…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Tram Men's Threat. Melbourne
Mr. Prendergast, president of the Australian Tramway Employees' Union, stated to-day that if the men's case was not called on for hearing in the Arbitration Court in February…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Tramp's Strange Story. Claims to Be Napoleon's Son
A tramp entered the commissariat of police at Marseilles and asked for a permit for the hospital. The secretary asked him for his papers, and the man handed them to him…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Brisbane Tramway Trouble. Ordinary Service Resumed. Men Still Confident of Winning. Brisbane
The tram service is pretty much as usual this morning, after having been suspended between 7 o'clock last night and 7 o'clock this morning. The streets, except for the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bolt in the City. Tram Frightens Pony. Driver's Lucky Escape
An exciting runaway occurred in George street early this morning, and as a result Frank Scipion, an ice-cream carter, living in Valentine-street, city, received injuries…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mystery Baulks Police. French Motor Car Murder. Bertillon System Relied On
A mystery that seemed to call for the genius of Sher lock Holmes to unravel has been puzzling the Frenal police. The keeper of a game preserve: near Fontaine bl[?]d, hearing a shot from a poacher as he thought…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Immigration Policy. Railway Men's Views. Melbourne
The Victorian railway men are displeased at the decision of the Premiers' Conference to invite the Commonwealth to take over immigration matters…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Engines and Bush Fires
The West Australian Railway Commissioner has ordered that less Collie coal shall be used, as there is danger from the sparks, which are given off freely from this coal…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Tram Collisions
There were a number of tram collisions last evening. A car from Darlinghurst crashed into one in front of it in Erskine-street and smashed in the glass screen which…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motors, Botors, and Aeroplanes
Reports from Lismore indicate that the roads all round that district are worse than they have been for years, on account of the long, dry spell. Loose metal is in abundance,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Cycle Club of N.s.w
The Motor Cycle Club of N.S.W. is arranging a tour to the South Coast for January 26, 27, and 28. On Saturday a competition of some kind will be held, and the details will be arranged at the next meeting…
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