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Railways, roads & transport, 1921

7,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 250

Lane Cove Tram

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 9

At a meeting of the Lane Cove Counc[?] last night it was decided to send a deputation to the Railway Commissioners urging that a 15-minute tram service from M'Mahon's Point…

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Railway Bispute Settled. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 9

The dispute between the raliway firemen and the department has been settled by a compromise. The men have withdrawn the threat to strike on account of inferior coal being…

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Motor Cyclist Killed. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 9

John Joseph Moss (34), a carpenter, was riding a motor cycle last night when he was jolted off, and received injuries to the head, from which he died in a few minutes…

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Motor Mishap. Manilla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 9

What may have resulted in a serious motor accident occurred in Manilla-street on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Gardner cranked his car, and got into the seat. Immediately he put…

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Many Motors Australia's Wide Choice Efficiency and Economy

The Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 10

How many different makes of motor cars are to be soon in the streets of Sydney? Two children saturated with learning derived from much reading of…

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£34,000 LOST Victorian Railways MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 7

It is estimated that £34,000 was lost in revenue by the Railway Department owing to the recent restrictions in the passenger service…

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Motor Show. Another Busy Day

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 6

The motor show was well all ended again yesterday, especially in the evening, when the number present exceeded those at the best session last year…

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Strike Ballot. Queensland Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 4

BRISBANE, Monday.--The ballot which is , being taken by the Queensland Railway Railway Union on the question whether or members are in favor of a strike to support…

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Aeroplane Smash. Occupants Escape Injury

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--An aeroplane, occupied by Capt. Jolly and his pilot, Lieut. Thornton, to-day, at Ballarat North, was endeavoring to land, when the engine failed, and…

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Aeroplane Crash. Passenger Seriously Injured. Windsor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 9

An Avro flying machine crashed at Bo[?] Hill, near Windsor, this afternoon. With John H. Summers, of Beach Ferry-road, Hornsby, as pilot, and Sidney Francis,…

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Aeroplane Crash. Engine Fails at 2000 Feet Two Men Escape Serious Injury

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 6

WINDSOR, Tuesday.--An aeroplane, piloted by J. H. .Summers, of Peat's Ferry Road Hornsby, with S. C. Francis, of Johnston Street, Annandale, an passenger, came to grief…

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Robbed in a Train The "Madman's Act" New Zealander Loses £20

The Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 5

Herbert, Cleugh, a visitor from Auckland. New Zealand, was robbed of 120 in a train coming from Mt. Victoria to Sydney yesterday…

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"The Madman Act" New Zealander Victimised Episode in Railway Carriage

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 6

Detectives from New York and London, who have visited Sydney from time to time have bestowed on N.S.W. a doubtful honor—that of possessing the finest…

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New Railways Parliamentary Party's Tour

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 1

Representatives of the Labor, National, and Progressive Parties will tour the extreme North Coast districts next week at the invitation of the North Coast…

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Shipping Slump Tramp Steamers Laid Up Nearly 5,000,000 Tons LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 1

There are now so many tramp steamers laid up in British ports, that it is almost impossible for other vessels to secure berthing…

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George's Height's Tram

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 6

The Tramway Department recently cancelled the running of the tram to George's Heights on Sundays, because of the limited patronage. In response to…

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The Motor Show More Exhibits Reviewed

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 4

Not even the Governor's magnificent Chandler Six was the best-looking car at yesterday afternoon's array of "parked" cars outside of the Royal Hall of…

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Shortest Tram Section Zoo Wharf to Gates From 1 1/2d to Twopence

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 3

The tramway section from the Zoo wharf to Taronga Park gates—one of the shortest, if not the shortest in Australia-is agitating the minds of the…

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Coursing Round the Kennels No. 2.—Mr. H. L. Sims, Railway Hotel, Fairfield

Referee · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 9

Last week I visited the establishment of Mr. H. L. Sims, at Fairfield, only to find that keen supporter of the leash was away—my fault entirely, because I will…

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Motoring Motor Show Attracting Big Crowds Gilgandra Carnival on To-day : M.C.C Recognised by A.C.U.: Royal A.C.A. Programme: Interstate Trials for October

Referee · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 15

The second annual motor show of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W., which opened on Saturday, and concludes on Monday, is proving a huge…

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