Tired of Trams Sydney Likes 'Buses Fright for Mr. Fraser
The Railway Commissioners are seriously concerned at the manner in which the motor 'buses are winning popularity in Sydney and…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1923
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Paris, Not Berlin Whence German Orders Come Significant Statement in Italian Premier's Paper Ruhr Railways a Problem for France
THERE are further indication to-day that France's policy in dealing Germany will not be [?]table. London advices are to the effect that she cannot manage the Ruhr railway system effectively, and it is apparent also that she is [?] Italian sympathy. But what is to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Charges. Relief for Farmers
The Railway Commissioners, in response to representations by farmers and primary producers, have decided that carts, drays, waggons. and other…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Department Thanked
The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Fraser) has received a letter from the Boy Scouts' Association, expressing appreciation of what was done to make tho railway journey…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Accidents at Motor Cycle Meeting. Melbourne
In cold weather, and in the presence of 3000 spectators, the Victorian Motor Cycle Club hold a meeting on the Geelong racecourse today. The track was in fair condition, and…
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Charles Vandorberg, 39, a tram conductor residing in Maroubra Bay-road, Maroubra, slipped and fell from a moving tram in Anzacparade late yesterday afternoon. The Eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →At Sea in a Gale. Motor Launch in Peril. Distress Signals Unheeded
Mr. Eric N. Rowley, solicitor, of Castlereagh-street, city, relates a rough experience on a motor boat trip from Manly to Broken Bay…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motoring. [?] Boat Championship
Mr. Reg. Holmes, who steered Miss Brisbane in the motor boat championship of New South Wales on Saturday, states that the mishap which put that launch out of the race finally was not a shorn key, but the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Railways' Union. Internal Disputes Settled. Interstate Conference
At the conclusion of yesterday's session of the interstate conference of the Australian Railway Union it was announced that "peace had been restored between the warring…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →British Motor Cycles. Use by the City Council
The electricity supply committee of the City Council yesterday decided to recommend the City Council to purchase a certain British make of motor cycles for use in the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Freights Lower
The railway charges for horses taken to trotting, race, hunting and polo meetings, subject to a minimum charge for 50 miles, are to be reduced 33 1-3…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →American Motor Signs
There are many quaint signs coming into prominence on American roads, warning the tourist against speeding end careless driving. Just recently in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Big Melbourne Project Speedway for Motors Fights, Footracing, and Flickers
A new company is being formed and is nearing completion to finish the construction of the speedway commenced about four years ago on the Friendly…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Accident Claims for Compensation ADELAIDE
All the people injured in yesterday's railway accident, are making good progress. Claims for personal compensation are likely to be heavy, as…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cement Inquiry Railway Engineers Protest Framing of Contract
I had nothing to do with the framing of the cement contract--I did not agree with it--I was never concerned in it--and therefore I…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Trams or Vans? Street Congestion Private and Official Views
Mr. E. W. Atchem, 212 Glenmore Road, Paddington, writes that on January 20 a pantechnicon and spring van delivering furniture to No. 207…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motorists Fined
At the North Sydney Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Edwards, S.M., Dr. E. E. Wallace was fined £4, together with 15 witnesses' expenses and 11 costs of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →High Tram Fares Nationalist Party Concerned Cabinet Consideration To-day
It is evident that the public are not in the mood to forgive a further postponement of tram fare reductions. To ignore the demand will be a bad thing for the Government:--at least. Members of the Nationalist Party take this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →'BUS V. Tram Complaint As to Danger Newcastle
At a meeting of the Newcastle City Council, a letter was received from the New South Wales Loco. Engine Drivers and Cleaners' Association…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motorist Injured Nine Days Unconscious Armidale
It is nine days today since the motor accident occurred on the Hillgrove Road. F. M'Clenaghan, driver and owner of the car, who received…
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