Railway Trams
The Mayor of Woollabra (Alderman W. F. Latimer) introduced a deputation of representatives of the Waverley, Paddington, and Woollahra councils to the Chief Commissioner…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1920
6,291 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250
Hobart's Perils Ferocious Rats Boy Attacked on Road HOBART
Owing to the large number of rats in the city, the Hobart City Council is conducting a special campaign for one week for he destruction of the rodents…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pigeon Racing How the Loft Should Be Built Ventilation and Bathing ; Rail-way Waggon for Pigeons
January is a fairly good month to start with racing pigeons. The first thing to consider is the loft. Have your loft up and in order before you purchase…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Turf in S.a. Affected Engineers Strike and the Railways
Unless the engineers' strike ends very shortly the South Australian Racing events advertised for the immediate future will be materially affected. There…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motoring Making First Bid for Government The Position Explained
The Auto-Cycle Asociation of N.S.W. is supposed to be the recognised governing body of motor cycling for the State, but, Unless it livens itself up, it will be sadly…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →District Court. (Before Judge Cohen.) Injured by Motor Car
Patrick Crowley, of North Sydney, tram conductor, claimed £400 from Herewald Gordon Kirkpatrick, of Moore-street Sydney, architect, for negligence. It was claimed that the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Capetown Tramway Strike Capetown, Feb. 16
In spite of all efforts the Capetown tramwaymen remain on strike. There is no immediate prospect of a settlement…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Motoring : Trend of Design
Touching further upon the radial engine referred to in the last issue of the "Mail," it is well worth repeating that one of the greatest points in its favour is the economical factor as regards space. This, of course, is due to the cylinders being set in a circle instead of horizontally…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →Motor Traction Care of Accumulators
As new models get delivered more and more owner-drivers have the care of accumulators. The two first practical tips about them are keeping…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Capetown Tram Strike. No Sign of Settlement. Capetown, February 16
In spite of all efforts, the Capetown tramwaymen remain on strike. There appears to be no immediate prospect of settlement…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →£8900 for Motor Schooner. Vessel for Island Trade
The motor schooner Samoa was sold yesterday by Messrs, Fraser, Uther, and Company, Limited, for £8900. The purchasers were Messrs. Burns, Phlip, and Company, Limited,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Holmanism in the Clouds. Aeroplane Government
Mr. Holman has delivered the long-expected policy speech which, like the historic ticket for the circus, includes a prize for everybody. Among the followers of…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Bush Fires. Destroy Railway Bridge. Zeehan (Tas.)
Bush fires destroyed the Little Henty River bridge on the Strahan-Zeehan railway. A railway gang working in the vicinity wero warned of the fire by a terrific roar as the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Holman's Aeroplane Tour. to Fly with Sir Ross Smith
The Premier has practically completed arrangements to leave Sydney on Monday next with Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith on the Vickers-Vimy aeroplane for part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →For Matrons and Maids. Little Talks Over the Teacups. a Song on the Road
O Heart, look upward through tin morning's air, While yet the warm east fills with light the hour,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Back to Work Cape Tramwaymen CAPETOWN Wednesday, Evening
The tramwaymen have gone [?] to work. They have agreed to submit the matters in dispute to arbitration…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rail and Tram Workers. Big Union Scheme
At the annual conference of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, held in the Trades Hall on Monday, it was decided to adopt the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →North-west Australia. Proposed Railways. Melbourne
A deputation, introducted by Senator Poarce, and representing the North Australian Railway and Development League, waited upon the Commonwealth Treasurer, Mr. Watt…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge Mr. Justice Street.) Hire Purchase Motor. Arthur v Friend
The plaintiff in this suit was Nigel Erle Douglas Arthur, a returned soldier, who alleged that, relying on certain representations of the defendant, Lqslie Herbert Friend, he…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →East-west Railway. Increased Earnings. Melbourne
The Commonwealth Railways Commissioner, in his report for the quarter ended December 31 last, points out that the financial result for the six months ended December 31 was £13,000…
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