Fall From Tram Footboard
As [?] was turning on to [?] railway Station [?] this morning. Alfred [?] Bayley-street Marrt[?]…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1917
6,176 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 250
Overhead Wire Breaks. Castlereagh-street Trams Held Up
Through the breaking of an overhead wire this morning tram traffic along castlereagh-street was held up for about half an hour. The break [?] shortly after 8 o'clock…
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The American automobile racing season has now terminated. Fifteen long-distagce events from 100 to 403 miles in length were decided, points being awarded to the successful drivers…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Cycling Lithgows Open Century: Judge's Statement
Mr. C. G. Sowell, who acted as judge for the Lithgow Club's 100 miles, takes exception to the report of last week's Arrow, in regard to that event, particularly the statement that…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Appeal to Motorists
The Director-General of Recruiting is desirous of obtaining the co-operation of all proprietors of motor cars and lorries. It has been suggested by the United Sporting,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Edith Cavell Memorial. Appeal to Railwaymen
Another section of railway workers was addressed yesterday on behalf of the Edith Cavell Memorial Fund, a largely-attended meeting being held at the luncheon hour in the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Glen Line Building Up Fleet of Motor Vessels
It is apparently the intention of the Glen Line to build up a fleet of motor vessels, says "Shipping Illustrated." Their first motor ship, the Glengyle,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Proposed Arncliffe to East Hill Railway
Following is a report submitted by Ald. C. A. Howard, of the Bexley Council, to the Council, on Thursday, January 25, 1917:…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Kogarah to Tom Ugly's Point Tramway. To the Editor of " The Call."
Sir, I have to compliment you on the able leader appearing in your last issue on this subject. Further, to give the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring America's Preparedness Oil Business in Australia
In view of America's possible participation in the war, her motor-car industry attracts attention at once. "The world recognises that motor cars…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring. Mr. H. J. Hunter on U.s.a. Trade
Mr. Howard J. Hunter, managing director of the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company of Australasia, Ltd., Is fresh back from the United States with much Important information about…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Proposed Railway
The proposed railway from Artarmon to the northern suburbs cemetery, Field of Mara, is estimated to cost £201,669, exclusive of land and compensation. The length…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cemetery Railway
In connection with the proposal to construct a railway line from Artarmen to the northern suburbs cemetery, Field of Mars, the Public Works Committee have…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Commissioners Want a Conference. Proposed Improved Tramway Service. A Glut of Glenorie Complaints. Baulkham Hills Council
The new council of the Baulkham Hills Shire met at Castle Hill on Tuesday. Present: The President (Councillor Whitling), Councillors Cranston, Lawson and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Accident to the Tram
As reported last issue, the Castle Hill train was thrown out of gear for several hours on Monday. The train was going towards Castle Hill at 3.30, and when…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cycle Championship
The race for the 100-mile Championship (motor cycle) was contested on the well known Hartley Motor Course de Circuit on Saturday after…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Plume Motor Spirit
Mr. J. H. Ullman, advertising manager of the Vacuum Oil Company, is at present on a visit to Sydney, organising an advertising campaign for his company throughout the State…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Trams Held Up
About 8 o'clock yesterday morning an overhead tram wire in Castlereagh-street; near Bathurst-street, snapped, and the service of cars was held up for half an hour, at the busiest…
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In the swerve of a tram turning into the Central Railway Station yesterday morning, Alfred Betts, of Bayley-street, Marrickville, was thrown from the footboard to the pavement…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motoring Penalising Motorists State Imports for Year
The secretary of the Automobile Club of Australia calls attention to a motor traffic regulation, which reads: "The driver of a motor vehicle upon a public street shall, by slowing…
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