Under a Tram. Man's Narrow Escape
A miraculous escape from death through being knocked down by a tram was the experience of George Dawson, of 57 Marlon-street, Leichhardt, at the corner of…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1913
12,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 250
Motor Car Smash. Two Men Injured
A blow-out was the cause of a motor-car smash at Ramsay-road, Five Dock, this afternoon. The car contained two occupants, Percy Bate, aged 17, an electrician, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Japanese Mail. Prosperity in Japan. Chinese Boycott Hong Kong Tramways
The Japanese mail steamer Kumano Maru arrived at Sydney early this morning from the East, after what Captain Winckler describes as "a yachting trip." Besides a…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Latest Failure in Railway Management
There is ever justification for uneasiness in the public mind concerning the condition in which locomotives have been turned out of the railway workshops. The revelations made recently in the "Sun" have been supported by many statements, spoken and written, of men who have to handle the locomotives, and know exactly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Tramway. Fern Hill to Summer Hill
A communication was read at last night's meeting of the Ashfield Council intimating that the route for the proposed Fern Hill to Summer Hill tramway had been decided on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Employee's Lapse
In the Central Summons Court, before Mr. Clarke, S.M., Charles Hopping Mills was proceeded against on a charge of stealing two canvas tents and two flics, valued at £126, belonging to the Chief Commissioner for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Quambone Railway. Works Committee Inquiry
The Public Works Committee yesterday took further evidence regarding the proposed construction of railway from Gilgandra via Collie, to Quambone, with an alternative route…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Almost Incredible. Growth of the Motor Industry
The growth of the motor-car industry is among the most astounding in the history of industries in the world. In a little over 12 years the motor car business has jumped ahead to…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Motoring Notes. Automobile Club's Opening Run
Mr. E. C. Griffith, honorary secretary of the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales, has returned from a fortnight's visit to Melbourne. Mr. George Whatmore, who has for some…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Capital to Capital. Motor Cycle Record. Another Attack
C. Mundy, the Victorian motor cyclist, who took part in the recent reliability trial from Melbourne to Sydney, set out on his return, home yesterday afternoon at 4…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Corporation and Government. Joint Electric Generation. New Tramway System for Perth
PERTH, Tuesday. -- Since the Perth corporation bought out the Gas and Electric Company, and the Government purchased the Perth trams, negotiations have been proceeding for a joint…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Accident. a Remarkable Escape
ADELAIDE, Tuesday -- Mr. Holmes (21), son of Dr. Holmes, of the friendly societies' dispensary of Norwood, had a remarkable escape from death while motoring yesterday. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mount Mulligan Railway
MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The Chillngoa Company has been officially advised that Surveyor Story and party arrived at the site of the Mount Mulligan railway on December 31, and…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →The Tramway Trouble
ADELAIDE, Tuesday. -- At a meeting of the tramway employees to-night the action of the executive with respect to arbitration proceedings "was endorsed, and they were given full…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Canadain Railway Policy Great Extensions
Among the passengers by the Tahiti, which arrived from America yesterday, was Mr. R. T. Elliott, K.C., a well-known Vancouver barrister…
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Considerable disappointment has been caused in unionist ranks owing to the steps taken by the tramway authorities of Brisbane to appeal fo the High Court against the tramway award,…
Continued on Trove, page 58 →Sydney's Tram Traffic
The Sydney tramway officials, are entitled to commendation for the careful manner in which they handled the vast crowds of passengers during the recent holidays. At normal times…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Cycling and Motoring
Another motor cycle reliability trial between the capitals of N.S.W. and Victoria has been completed, and the promoting bodies in tho States named have every reason to be…
Continued on Trove, page 49 →Short Notice. Motor Cycling Manual
The second edition of the "Motor Cycling Manual" has now been published by the Temple Press, Limited, London. This handbook, the work of practical motor cyclists, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 55 →Woollahra Roads
In your issue of January 7 I read the discussion of the council as to fixing the rate for this year. As a ratepayer of the municipality and a resident of 'Bellevue Ward, it…
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