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Railways, roads & transport, 1921

7,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Motor Car Thieves Cases in Perth PERTH

The Sun · Sunday 23 January 1921 · page 5

At the City Court this morning three young men, aged 18, 18, and 20 respectively, were exemplarily dealt with on charges of appropriating various motor…

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Struck by Aeroplane. Little Girl Killed. Accident at Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 9

A little girl was struck down by an aeroplane at Liverpool yesterday afternoon. During Saturday and yesterday Captain Percival fiew his 'plane from Richmond…

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Killed by Aeroplane Little Girl the Victim. Fatality at Liverpool

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 4

Mary Williams (3), residing in 'Bathurst Street. Liverpool, was killed by an aeroplane, at Liverpool, yesterday afternoon. Captain Percival was taking people for flights…

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Stolen Tin From Railway Workshops

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 1

Ernest Windybank, 45, was charged at Redfern Police Court to-day with stealing 17th of block tin. valued at £1 1[?]s [?]d. the property of the Chief…

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The Motor Show Big Attendances; Good Prospects

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 4

Large numbers attended the two seasons of the M.T.A. Show on Saturday, ad business prospects are reported good. The embellishments of the principal cars are…

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The Motor Industry Mr. Bradley Returns from Italy

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 7

Mr. Wilfrid R. Bradley, of Bradley Brothers, Limited, motor-car and accessory merchants, of Wentworth-avenue…

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Motor Cycling Fatality Car Jumps 20 Feet Lismore

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 4

John Joseph Moss, jun., was riding a motor cycle on Saturday, accompanied by his two brothers. Francis and Reginald Moss, who were seated in the side car…

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Railway Fatality. Alleged Ineffective Coupling. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 10

On November 11 last Dr. Blackburn and Thomas Tennel, a railway employee, when returning from Denmark on a trolly, were killed near Albany by runaway trucks. At…

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Railway Gauge. Another Commissioner Arrives. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 10

Mr. Hustat Blake, of the firm of Sir John Wolf[?], Barry, Lyster, and Co., London, was a passenger by the Ormonde, which arrived at Premant[?]e yesterday. Mr. Blake is…

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Motor Show. Interesting Spectacle at Moore Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 10

The second annual show of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales was open to the public in the Skating Rink and annexe at Moore Park on Saturday afternoon. The large…

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Chaff and Wheat Destroyed. Fire in Railway Trucks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 9

Several truckloads of chaff and wheat were destroyed by a fire which occurred in railway trucks at the C[?]yde goods yards late yesterday afternoon…

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Stolen Tin Railway Employee Fined

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 7

At the Redfern Police Court to-day Ernest Windybank, aged 45, was charged with having stolon 17fb. of block tin, the property of the Railway…

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Then and Now the Motor's Progress Some Tales of the Pioneers

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 5

It is such a short way back to the early days of the motor car that the old men of the motoring world are still young men with a vivid memory of…

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Fire at Temora Brigade Motor Useless the Mysterious Cork Temora

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 8

A destructive fire broke out at 8.30 last night in Mr. H. Gust's cabinetmaking and machinery store In Hoskins-street. The flames quickly spread…

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Railway Mishap Passengers in Danger

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 5

The engine of the 12.40 p.m. train from Penrith to Sydney failed near Newtown station shortly before 3 o'clock to-day, and passengers were…

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Motor Show. Large Attendance on Saturday. All Sections Thronged. Trade Exhibits Described

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 5

Any doubt that may have existed in pessimistic minds as to the success of the second motor show organised by the Motor Traders' Association was dispelled on Saturday…

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Aeroplane Accident Occupants Unhurt MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 8

While travelling to Nhill on business in a Boulton and Paul aeroplane this morning H. Jolley, representative of the Insurance Office of Australia, met…

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The Motor Show Interest Well Maintained More Exhibits Reviewed

Evening News · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 4

Large attendances still fleck to the Royal Hall of Industries, Agricultural Grounds, to view the Motor Show. On Saturday the attendance (4500) exceeded…

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Motor Trucks on Farm Saving Labor and Time

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 2

Motor trucks are used largely on American farms. They are used primarily, it steins, for the very good reason that they mean a saving in time…

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The Motor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 10

Big crowds are still attending the Motor Show. The exhibits in the main hall are still the chief attraction, ariel the various trade devices in the marquees also receive…

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