Heavy Fines Don't Deter Motorists
"I have been inficting heavy fines on motorists for passing stationary trams." said the magistrate (Mr. Fitzhardinge) at Newtown Police Court. "I hoped they…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1920
6,291 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 250
Land Settlement and Railways Soldier-settlers What New Zealand Is Doing for Her Men. Mr. J.g.r. Bryant's Visit
The N.S.W. Director of Soldiers' Settlements Mr. Bryant), who returned from a visit to New Zealand last week, referring to the work of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Peculiar Accident. Shot from a Passing Motor-Car
An accident occurred in Wollongong (N.S.W.) on Friday as the result of the careless handling of a pea-rifle. A resident of Sydney had been spending a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Wool Rates Growers Protest Against Increase. Hard Hit by Drought
When it was proposed last month to increase the railway freights, the president of the Farmers and Settlers' Association (Mr. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C.)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rail Motor Services. Requests and a Reply
The Graziers' Association has received the following reply from the Secretary to the Railway Commissioners, and it explains itself:-…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Railwaymen. the Wages Dispute. London, Jan. 15
The meeting between the railwayman and Sir Eric Geddes (Minister of Transport) yesterday afternoon lasted two hours and a half. It is reliably stated that the proceedings were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Trucks and Motor 'Bus Collide. Perth
As the result of a collision at a level crossing just outside Burwood railway station, three miles from Perth, one man was fatally injured, and a grave eatastrophe narrowly…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Pay Bag Stolen Railway Officer Bailed Up BATHURST
The officer in charge of the Perthville railway station has reported that two masked and armed men bailed him up early this morning, and escaped…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Dispute Men Accept Terms London, Thursday Night
The railwaymen's conference has accepted the Government's offer. The British Government agreed to pay the lowest grade of railway…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Smash Four Persons Injured Girl's Skull Fractured Motor-cyclist Wanted
Four people were injured in a motor-car smash in Anzac-parade, Moore Park, early this morning and one, a girl of 26 years of age…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Improvements. At Rockdale and Arncliffe
Mr. Bagnall, M.L.A., who has been exerting continuous pressure upon the Railway Commissioners to construct the overhead traffic bridge at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cycle Accident
On Sunday last a motor cycle with side car attached collided with a motor car at the corner of Surf Road and Cronulla Street,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →St. George Motor Club
The St. George Motor Cycle Club will hold an outing to Wollongong on Sunday, leaving Garroll's corner, Rockdale, at 9 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Men's Wages. (To the Editor of "The Propeller")
Sir,--In your last issue Mr. Bagnall, M.L.A., takes or is given credit for securing the full benefit of the Board of Trade…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Chase After Motor Car. Midnight Search by Police
On Tuesday a returned soldier was called in to repair a motor car at the home of a Hurstville resident. When the job was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Theft of Chaff. Pilfering from Railway Trucks
At the Kogarah Police Court on Wednesday two brothers named Joshua John Brown and Thomas Brown were charged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Still Unsettled. Demands of the Railway Workers. Attitude of Government. London, January 14
The meeting of the railwaymen's representatives with Sir Eric Geddes this afternoon lasted for two and a half hours. It is reliably stated that the proceedings were of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →St. Marys Council Valuations and Sanitary Charges. a Dangerous Bridge
A special meeting of St. Marys council was held on Monday evening, when there were present:—The mayor (Ald. K. Campbell), and Aldermen W. Morris,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Penrith Council Cemertery Road Again. Commissioner's "Apology for a Job."
The regular monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Monday night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. T. Jones), and Aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Motor Ambulance Tracing Gifts LISMORE
During the [?] the council and residents of Terana Shire donated a motor ambulance for service abroad, An endeavor is now being made to trace the…
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