MOTORING Concrete Highways Grass Climb for Cyclists Main Road Grants
Nothing could have possibly brought more prominently to the attention of the general public the ever increasing necessity for a continuous system of…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1923
11,988 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 250
City Rate Increase Unlikely the Bridge Tax
The Lord Mayor (Aid. Gilpin) yesterday stated that he did not expect to see any increase made in the city rate of 4½d in the £ on the…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Bad Roads. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—The problem of bad roads win ever [?]e with us until we decide as a people we must have good roads, and then attack the problem of how to finance them. Deputations…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Traffic Problem 'Buses and Roads Semi=Pneumatic Tyre
While councils rave and the Tramway Board protest about the damage done to roads by motor, 'buses, the Goodrich Rubber Co. has evolved a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Granville. Bad Stretch of Sydney Road
A section of Sydney-road, from Duck River bridge to Berry-street, is cutting up badly. Recently the Government allocated £100 to this section. This was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Over a Chasm Train's Miraculous Escape Saved by Speed LONDON, January 18
A Dublin message reports that the Cork mail, travelling at 45 miles an hour, swept to safety over a chasm 12ft. wide, where rebels had blown…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Nepean Shire Council Big Proposal About Main Roads. Co-operation of Neighboring Councils Sought
The usual meeting of the Nepean Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 10th inst., in the council chambers, Bringelly. There were present—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Crime in Ireland. the Free State Army. Attempt to Wreck a Train. London, Jan. l8
News comes from Dublin that the Southern Cabinet is discussing an increase of the army beyond the 35,000 limit agreed to at the time the treaty was drawn, and is expected to…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Mr. Hughes to Resign a Dramatic Moment Nationalists Give Way How Dr. Page Missed His Train
The story of the British statesman who, in a deadlock at an international conference, ordered a special train, had an echo at the Nationalist-Country Party consultation in Melbourne yesterady…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cut to Pieces Eastern Creek Railway Happening. Deceased Probably Overcarried
Mr. Arthur Judges, district coroner, held an inquiry at Penrith Court House on 3rd and 11th inst. concerning the denth of Sydney. Thomas Cooper, who…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor 'Bus to Castle Hill Should There Be Another? The Question Again Discussed
Some time age Baulkham Hills Council was requested to grant Messrs. Millgate and Watts a license for a second motor and Watts a license for a second…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Bus Traffic. Important Move Suggested
Prospect and Sherwood Council, on Tuesday night,: received and considered a communication from Ashfield Council, with regard to motor bus traffic. It…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Prosecutions. A Question of Age. Large Number of Offenders
Convinced that the railway revenue has not been as high as it lawfully should be, the Commissioners have recently made a determined effort to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wanted, a Motor Car
The health inspector (Mr. Bleasdale) reported to Tuesday's meeting of the council that his health was being impaired by reason of the amount of riding he…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cycle Overturns
On Tuesday afternoon, Charles Callil was riding a motor-cyele, with side-car attached, along Church-street, Parramatta. When turning round in front of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"The Nearest Track" Another Railway Fatality. Verdict of Accidental Death
"Hooroo, Skipper!" "So-long Mate." On January 5, two men were in a house at Clyde. One left, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Ambulance
A meeting was held at the School of Arts on the 10th inst., to consider the finalising of the Liverpool, and District Ambulance Fund. From all sources,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coogee Trams Outdone
Whatever complaints there may be about the strap-hanging: and crowding on the Coogee and other suburban trams, it must all pale before the overcrowding that there must…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motoring. Northern Suburbs M. C. C.
The Northern Suburbs Motor cycle Club's first event for the new year will be a fast hill climb, to be held on a local hill this afternoon. There will be two classes solo and side-car, with three prizes for each,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →New Zealand Motor Union
Mr. H. J. Stott, secretary of the New Zealand Motor Union, during a visit to Sydney called upon Hie secretary of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia. Mr. Stott states that a Highway. Act now exists in…
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