South Australian Wheat Traffic. Big Increase on Railways
The total quantity of wheat conveyed over the South Australian railway lines from November 4 to January 13 amounts to 113,796 tons, the figures for…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1912
13,432 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 250
Knocked Down a Policeman. a Motor-car Accident
The knocking down of a policeman by a motor-car led to the appearance of James Wilson, jun., at the Redfern Police Court to-day, on a charge that, while being…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Costly Tram Rides
A young man, Edward Small, appeared on summons, before Mr. Maitland in the Paddington Court to-day, the information alleging that he had ridden on a tram without…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor-car Fatality. Crown Will Not Prosecute
The Solicitor-General has intimated to the Acting-City Coroner, Mr. H. S. Hawkins, that he has declined to prosecute in the case of Frederick Bushby, who was committed for trial at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Zealand Tram Trouble. Notice of Strike Expected
WELLINGTON, Monday.--It is considered most certain that the Wellington tramway will give the City Council notice to their intention to strike, this being necessary to avoid…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motoring
With the a[?]vent of the small runabout motor-car commercial work has been greatly improved. The facilities for moving about independent of trains and coaches greatly appreciated by commercial men. It is here that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tramway Employees. the Wages Board Inquiry
The Tramway Board, consisting of Mr. H. M. Hamilton (chairman), Messrs. Johnson (Chief Commissioner), and Richardson (Tramway Commissioner) employers' representatives, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Premiers Confer. Queensland and New South Wales. Important Railway Proposals the Tick Trouble
Mr, M'Gowen and Mr. Denham, the Queensland Premier, had a long talk yesterday in Sydney. The erection of three border bridges, one…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railwaymen in Sympathy
BRISBANE, Monday.--A deputation representing the Engine Drivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association, Guards' Association, and the United Railway Employees' Association, waited upon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →News of the World by Our Independent Cable Service. Moir on Trial Another Rush for Seats. the Blood-stained Envelope. Case for the Defence. Two "Terrible Men" in the Road. Witness's Remarkable Statement
There was another rush for admission to the Central Criminal Court at Darlinghurst this morning, when the trial of Campbell Nairn Moir for the murder of Henry…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Our Defective Roads
The condition of our roads, urban and suburban, offers inexhaustible matter for criticism. It has been a fruitful topic of complaint these many years past. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Train Kills Five Horses
When passing through the railway gates at Wattamondara, Young (Vic.), a goods train collided with a team of horses. Five of the animals were killed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cycling and Motoring. Wretched Road. a Day's Tour
An interesting 70-mile [?]aunt was undertaken on Anniversary Day by Mr. J. H. Dow, at one time secretary to the Waratah Rovers B.C., Petersham. Leaving Smithfield at 8.30 a.m.,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Motor and Cycle. Run Away Cars. the Dusty Road Problem. New Departures
The providential escape of the motoring party that was travelling from Wagga to [?]rangobilly Caves, emphasiacs the fac that tourists should see to ti that every part of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Almost Overwhelmed. Rock Slide Derails a Train
VANCOUVER, Monday Evening.--A rock silde occurred on the Canadian Northern Railway line to-day, and was almost the cause of a terrible accident…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Metropolitan Roads. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Although it is distasteful to a man occupied in private affairs to thrust himself forward as a critic of his own city, still I feel it once more my duty to call public attention,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →The Sanitary Farm on Brien's Road. To tho Editor
Sir,—A recent issue of "The Argus" staled that the Parramatta Municipal Council had approved of the farm (?) which Messrs. Hainke and Co., the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Edition. (A Portion of the Afternoon's News Will Be Found on Page [?] This Issue.) Brisbane Tram Strike. Trouble Extending. Trade Paralysed. Railways Affected. Will the Trains Stop? Hotels Closing. (Continued from page [?])
BRISBANE Wednesday Afternoon.—The effect of the general strike was visible early this morning, when the railway service was curtalled as the result of the defection of four…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →In State of Siege. Brisbane Tram Strike. Transport Service Suspended. All Business Paralysed. Special Constables Sworn in Railway Employees Join Strikers. Huge Unionist Demonstration. the Red Badge of Socialism. Brisbane
In accordance with the decision come to by the unions, the general strike in support of the tramway employees began this morning. Nominally the strike commenced when work…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Great Strike. Brisbane's Plight No Trams To-day. Railway Men's Decision. Steamers Leave with Little Cargo. Grocery Shops Beseiged. Possible Violence with Strike Breakers
BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The city is in the throes of the most remarkable industrial upheaval it has ever experienced. The threatened general strike in support of…
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