Motor Fatalities. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—The news per the "Sydney Morning Herald" of the 6th inst, that during the year in the metropolitan area of Sydney motor cars caused the death of 109 persons, and…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1926
15,962 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250
Motor 'Buses on Punts
In a communication to the "Herald" the secretary of the Royal Automobile Club states that a misunderstanding has arisen regarding its attitude toward motor 'buses haying access to punts. It is pointed out that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Car Overturns. Trundle
A motor car driven by Walter Long along the main road overturned on the slippery road. The occupants were thrown out. Miss Jurd and Herbert Mullins were slightly…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Washaways. Southern Services Disorganised. Torrential Rains. Heavy Losses Suffered by Farmers
Heavy storms which occurred on Tuesday evening caused washaways on the Southern and Western railway lines, resulting in a disorganisation of railway services. The most serious washaways occured on the Main Southern…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wife Goes Too Motorist's Long Trip Melbourne
After a month's rest, Fred Hopkins, of Darwin, has resumed his Journey round Australia in a Rugby car. He is bound for Adelaide, Perth,…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Motors for All
A port of the hip crowd at the Motor Traders' Association dinner last night…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Beware! Railway Live Wires High Voltage
The Railway Department announces that on and from to-morrow the overhead wiring for the electrification between Sydney and Mortdale will be…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Money and Markets Railway Loan State Conversion Deal High Interest Basis
Loan transactions conducted by the State Treasury during last quarter included the conversion of £3,000,000, of Treasury bills isued under railway…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mix-up Two Cars, Tram, Pedestrian Nasty Corner Melbourne
One of the most dangerous corners in Melbourne--Spring-street and Collins-street--was the scene of a traffic mix-up of a cable tram, two cars, and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Exhibition of Cars Motor Traders' Scheme
"The coming exhibition of 63 different makes of motor cars, by 140 exhibitors, promises to be a success, and the financial aspect already is…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Craze Sydney Has Got It 42,000 New Cars
Sydney is gripped by a desire for a motor car. In fact it is a strangle hold. Month by month licenses at the Police Traffic Branch have…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ravaged by Floods More Rainfall Feared Farmers Suffer Heavy Losses Railways Are Washed Away Junee District Is Inundated
TORRENTIAL RAINS on Tuesday night deluged the Junee district for the second time within twelve months. THE RAILWAY suffered heavily, the rushing water causing the lines and embankments to be washed away, delaying mail trains and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Round-up of Motorists Speed Was Too Great
A batch of [?] great at the Newcastle [?] Court yesterday. Henry Mayors who it was Stated,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railwaymen's Pay All-round Rise in W.A. PERTH
The Premier, Mr. Co[?]er, announced yesterday that the Government had decided [?] grant members of the [?] Association and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →No Plea Heard Unusual Finish to Tramway Case Appeal to Be Lodged
AN interesting petition has arisen in the tramways case which ended in the conviction, at the Central Court yesterday, of Edwin…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Live Wires Railway Warning
The Railway Department announced yesterday that on and from to-morrow, the overhead wiring for the electrification between Sydney and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Industry Great Expectations Cheaper Transport
"In the near future the motor trade is going to cheapen the cost of government by insisting upon the construction of good roads…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The First Railway
Sir,--There is still another living witness of the opening of the first railway in Australia. My mother, who was born at Fairfield (N.S.W.) in 1845. and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Popular Railway Officer
Mr. W. K. Johnson, assistant signal engineer of the Railway Department, entered upon extended leave, prior to retirement, on December 31. A…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Help for the Motorist. Cleaning Upholstery
NOTHING spoils the look of a car more than shabby or dirty upholstery, and for those who wish to revive the…
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