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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

16,644 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

Four People Hurt on Maitland Road Newcastle

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

Four persons were injured when a motor car came into collision with a stationary car on Maitland-read, near Hexham, last night…

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A Night Out on the Road Home Cronulla Crawl Hold-up at Punts

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 4

SOME Sydney surfers, who attended the Cronulla Life-Saving Club's carnival yesterday, have decided to take their beds with them on…

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Across Australia Motorists in Sydney

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

According to Messrs. Frank and Jack Monty, who arrived in Sydney to-day in a Pontiac Six touring car, after a journey of 3783…

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Many Injured in Motor Smashes Country Collisions

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

A PARTY of Sydney people were in a motor car which [?] the Boys' Home, [?] yesterday. Four were admitted in…

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Smashed and Robbed Motorist's Loss Stanwell Park

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

A motor car, which toppled over Bald Hill on New Year's Day, was stripped of almost every movable [?] by thieves. An effort was even [?]…

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Dragged by Tram

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 4

William Charles Som[?]er, 39, of Fort Denison, attempted to board a moving tram at Circular Quay last night. He slipped and was dragged for about…

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Fell From a Tram

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 8

As See. 65. of Darling's Gardens Five Dock, fell from a tram in George-street, near Hay-street, yesterday. He was taken to Sydney Hospital, where…

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Killed on Railway Mullumbimby

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 5

The body of Ald. M. Stapleton was discovered on the railway line to-day. The top of his head had been completely severed. It is believed that he was…

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Seven Hurt in Motor Smashes Car Capsizes

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 11

WHEN two motor cars came into calli[?]n at the intersection of C[?]rtewis and Sophia streets, Bondi, yesterday, three people were…

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Drunken Motorist Punished. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 12

In the Adelaide Police Court to-day. Daniel Tierney was fined £20, with £2 costs, for having dangerously driven a motor car while intoxicated. He knocked over two cyclists…

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Half-speed Strike. Perth Tramways. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 11

The Government tromway employees continued their half-speed strike to-day against the State Arbitration Court's award. The department estimates its loss at over £1000…

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Motor Accidents. Two Boys Killed. Car and Cycle Collide. Singleton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 12

Two boys, Allan Eric Brown, aged 17 years, only son of Mr. Malcolm Brown; Jerry's Plains, and Douglas Simpson, aged 14 years, son of Mr. H. G. Simpson, Jerry's Plains,…

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Motoring News Across Australia. The Conquering Motor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

The value of motor transport has received several outstanding advertisements in Australia during the past year or so, in the achievements of Messrs. A. W. Gregory and…

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Motor Taxation. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 6

Sir,—Payment for renewal of one's motor registration for the ensuing year brings home to each motor owner the iniquity of the Government's proposals to "grab" the money…

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Motor Launch Bona

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 13

The motor launch Bona, which is on a cruise from Melbourne to Sydney, left Eden at 6.30 yesterday morning, and may arrive here to-day. The voyage is being made by the owner of the…

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Toll of the Motor. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 8

Sir,—The splendid letter of Antill-Pockley in your Wednesday's issue, inspired by your excellent leading article on the "Toll of the Motor," deserves reprinting in every journal…

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Motor Sport. Week-end Programme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 8

Followers of motor sport were liberally catered for during the week-end, with meetings on the Penrith, Maroubra, and Royal Speedways on Saturday and Monday. At…

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Railway Congestion. on the Border. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 10

The Victorian Railway Commissioners reported to-day that there was great improvement in the carriage of fodder consigned from Victoria to New South Wales. Firty-two…

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Steam Trams. Last Trips. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 11

After having run between East and West Maitland for 19 years, the steam tram service was discontinued on Friday night. On the last trip, which finished at the East…

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Motor Speeding No Doubt About Him Eddie Brinck Is a Wonderful Rider Jones's Golden Gauntlet

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

EDDIE BRINCK is a marvel on the machine, and is undoubtedly one of the greatest motor cyclists to visit Australia from America. HE rode with remarkable ease on the cinders at Penrith during…

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