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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

16,644 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 250

Motor Ship Trianon Grounds at Gothenburg

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 14

Advice was received in Sydney yesterday that the Norwegian motor ship Trianon had grounded in the harbour at Gothenburg. It is believed that the vessel is undamaged, and…

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Motorists' Escape. Tree Wrecks Car. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 9

A telegram from Busselton says that three boys and tho Rev. Brother Moore, who has charge of the Anglican Church Mission at Margaret River, had a narrow escape from death…

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New Tram Route

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 8
Also in The Labor Daily

The tramway authorities announce that, commencing on January 10. a proportion of the Dulwich Hill and Addison-road trams, between 4.30 and 6 p.m., will travel by the new…

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Drunken Motorist. Rebuked by Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 10

"It is enough to have experienced drivers getting drunk, let alone learners." remarked Mr. Camphin, S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday, to Herbert Campbell, aged 23 years,…

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Motor Accident. Collision at Camperdown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 14

In our report of an accident at Camperdown betweeu a motor car driven by Alfred E. Hobson, of Croydon, and a car drivent by Arthur H. Albert, of George-street, city, it was…

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The Toll of the Motor. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 9

Sir,—May I be allowed to explain to Dr. Fullerton that, as he is able to practice his profession, and to hear a motor car hooter it is evident that he is not deaf, but only has…

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Starting of Bush Fires. Railways Blamed by Graziers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 11

The Graziers' Association has written to a number of its local committees asking whether they can give specific instances of the starting of bush fires by trains. Some replies have…

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Motor Cyclist's Death. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 14

Keith McKenzie, motor cyclist, who was injured in a collision with a motor car at Subiaco on New Year's Day, died in the Perth Hospital to-day from a fractured skull…

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Motorists Visiting Victoria

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 42

FOR the benefit of motorists crossing from New South Wales into Victoria the N.R.M.A. furnishes particulars of the information required from each car owner…

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In the Manilla Railway Yards

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 35

Lumping the wheat to the stacKs to await transport to the seaboard…

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The Tramp Doctor CHAPTER XXIV—(Continued)

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 37

"OH, and by the way," continued Janet, "I rang Sister up just before dinner. I thought Huldah would be sure to make a…

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Motoring The Typical Car of 1927

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 39

That the year 1927 is hound to be marked by a keen element of international competition in the motor industry is a fact which is conceded by practically all manufacturing interests throughout the world. Furthermore, it is confidently predicted that during the current year the influence of the British motor industry will be more and more felt in overseas countries, particularly in the Dominions. ALREADY indications are not wanting in…

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Rust and Rot Steam Trams' Twilight Any Offers?

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 11

The Railway Commissioners have £156,878 worth of steam trams, including plant, sheds and tracks on their hands, and at present they don't…

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Next to U.s.a. Good Railways in Japan

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 11

The railways in Japan are second only to those in the United Stales, said Mr. R. J. Link, representing Dodge Bros., who returned from a…

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Search for Motorist Public Help Needed

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Unless the public comes to the assistance of the police, it is felt that there are but slender chances of tracking down the motorist who forced,…

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Self-praise? Railways and Roster Pats on Back

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

The roster system was further discussed today when the hearing of the application by the Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen for a…

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Tramway Men As Life-savers

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

At the Domain Baths yesterday, members of the Fort Macquaric iramway Depot Swimming Club were examined for proficiency certificates, and bronze medallions, of tho Royal Life Saving Society. Those who took part were: W. McCann, W. Haynes, B. Tosi, L. Brand, N. Knight, A. Watt, G. Richards, H. Paull, P. Young, L. Ellem, W. Stephens, C. Penkitts, J. Bagueley, G. Stanford, V. Moon, F. Loy, H. Roper, O. Franklin, J. Fogarty, H. Sorenson, L. Cavanoueh. H. Brown…

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Rallying to the Banner Railway Unionists A.r.u. Grows Rapidly

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

MR. E. A. CHAPMAN secretary of the State branch of the Australian Railways Union, commenting on the expansion of his organisation,…

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Motor Yacht Due Here Left Melb. Xmas Day

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 6

With a crew of four, the 20-ton motor yacht Bona is due to arrive here this morning from Melbourne. Mr. Franklin. owner of the Bona…

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