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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
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A. Lahiff admitted at the Paddington Court that he, on November 7 last, joined a tram at Darlinghurst and rode as far as Ormond-street without paying his fare. His excuse was that the car was full at the time, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The rise in the price of petrol in London has led to the formation of a company on a cooperative basis, whose object will be to supply its members with petrol at much lower prices…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The nuisance caused by smoke from the trams referred to in "The Daily Telegraph" last week, wan mentioned at the Newcastle Council last night. A letter was received from the Tramway Department, in reply to a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Public Works Committee took evidence yesterday regarding the proposed railway from Maryvale to Muswellbrook. Last week the Chamber of Commerce advised the committee that, while in favor of the proposed line,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →P. Rawlinson, of Brunswick, Victoria, leaves the General Post Office this afternoon at 4, in an endeavor to reduce the record of 25 h. 55min., just created by Mr. Gunn, and, furthermore, to cover the distance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LONDON. Sunday Evening.--Two motor cars collided and were smashed during a fog at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Mrs Churchill, wife of the First Lord of the Admiralty…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The death of Mrs. Esther Roth (56) was inquired into by the Acting-City Coroner, Mr. M'Kensey; at the City Coroner's Court. The deceased, who pesided at Mil Mil-street…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Norman Partridge, a conductor, was knocked off a tram at the corner of Redfern and Regent streets yesterday afternoon by a horse attached to a cart. The animal became…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →KALGOORLIE, Monday.--For Borne time past dissatisfaction has existed among the employees on the Kalgoorhe end of the trans-Australian railway. last Monday the men decided to…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →William Warne, a young man, of Trafalgar-street, Annandale, on December 19, desired to travel in the No. 1 Down South Express. He was told by a railway official…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- A few weeks ago a conference of militia officers, representing, the various States, recommended that steps should be taken to obtain the services of a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The stationmaster at Marrickville reported to the police yesterday that two heavy sleepers had been placed on the line about half way between Wardell-road and Marrickville…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The close call which a number of railway passengers had yesterday has been made evident by the story of David Dickson, the driver of the engine which just missed being…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday. -- The proposals of the Minister for Works in regard to the Main Roads Bille evoked adverse criticism yesterday, at a meeting of the Tarro Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The opening of the Railway and Tramway ClUb's new ball at Newtown. took place last night in the presence of a very large attend-ance. The first item was a ton-rounds…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Had Driver David Dickson who won in charge of the 10 minutes past 3 train from Bankstown to the Central Railway Station not been particularly vigilant yesterday afternoon a train…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Motor Yacht Club will hold a Venetish evening at the Club House Rose Bay on Saturday beginning at [?] p.m. A good musical programme has been arranged by Mr. George…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The tram service on Sunday and holidays on the line between Botany and Le Perouse is not considered satisfactory by the Mascot Council and steps are to be taken to try and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Many [?] have suffered from carbonisation in the cylinder heads and on their pi[?]toss. A method by which these can he to a large extent done away with is exempi[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Joseph Groves 24 was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with riding on a tram without paying his fare and also with [?] a special officer [?]…
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