Railway Adcidant
Following on the disastrous bush fires in New South Wales, the appalling double railway disaster near Toowoomba in Queensland, causing…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1913
12,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 250
Bolger's Ride. Melbourne to Sydney Motor Cycle Record
Mr. James Boiger, a member of the Sydney Ricycle, and Motor Cycle left the Melbourne Post Office at five minutes past in this morning in endeavor to place the record inside…
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The tramway authorities notify that, commencing Monday next, an improved service will be run on the Circular Quay La Perouse line, and Springvais La Perous line, on week…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Changed His Trousers. But Forgot His Ticket. Block Boy's Railway Experience
When one changes one's clothes it is always as well to search the pockets to make sure that nothing, either of value or necessary to [?] business or occupation, is overlooked…
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A fire occurred between 3 and 6 on Friday night in the garage of Dr. J.A. Dick, "Cattoss" Belmore-road, Randwick, under rather peculiar circumstances. The doctor is away…
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An old raincoat, mackintoah, or like garment, can be made into an excellent enter garment for motor-cyclists, according to a motor-cycle enthusinst who accomplished the…
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An agitation has been started in the South Sydney district to have an improved tram service to Yarra Bay and La Perouse [?] Sundays. It is complained that owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Getting Heavier. Railway Loco. Engines
When Mr. Curtis, an expert, recently spoke of the great weight of freight engine, he got very close to a most important subjects. Conservative [?] and expert students of this…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Big Railway Accident in Sicily
The Italian papers just to had give full particulars of the big railway smash which took place between Catania…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Motoring. Motor Cycle Club of N.s. Wales
A petrol consumption test will be held in Centennial Park next Saturday, entries closing at the general meeting on Thursday evening. Entries have so far been received from A. and R…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Flyn O' the Hill Or, the Little White Witch [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter Xxiv.—the Legacy of the Tramping Sailor
A lady in black, and a lean sun-browned gentleman had just come off the train that r[?] in connection with the Calais Packet. Incoming and outgoing passengers hustled one another,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Harden Railway Station. the New Subway
At Harden railway station, one of the most important junctions on the Southern line, a subway has been constructed which enta—s upon the traveller a journey of an…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Cycling and Motoring. To-day
Motor Yacht Club of N.S.W.: Club afternoon at the bungalow clubhouse Woollahra Point, Bose Bay. General handicap for all boats, over the Pile Light course. First boat to start at 3.30 p.m…
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Mr.James Bolger, a member of the Sydney Bicycle and Motor Cycle Club is due to leave the Melbourne Post Office at 2 a.m. to-day in an endeavour to place the record per motor cy[?] at 24 hours, and win the…
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A motor car belongist to Dr. Dick, of Randwick, caught fire yesterday, and was practically destroyed it was insured for £400…
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The City Coroner recorded yesterday that John O'Brien, 66, a bachelor, died at Sydney Hospital, on February 1, from the effect of being accidentally knocked down by a tram car…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Interstate Railways' Race
Nothing has been heard of the proposed intestate railways' race for some time, but Mr. Tolley, of the New south Wales service, and other gentlemen have been putting in a lot of work in connection with it…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Railway Superannuation. Payment of Gratuities. Counsel's Opinion
A question effecting the payment of pensions under the Railway Superannuation Act, and one which the board was constrained to submit to counsel for legal opinion, has…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Municipal Motor Cars. Proposal to Erect Garage
The City Council is publishing ahead with the proposal to establish a municipal garage. The works committee has prepared a report in which it is stated that the area in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Another Attempt. Sydney to Melbourne Motor Record
MELBOURNE, Friday. -- J. Bolger of Orange (New South Wales), left Melbourne at 2 a.m, to-day with the intention of endeavoring to win the Dunlop Company's trophy offered to…
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