Four Killed Terrific Motor Smashes Many Others Injured
Truth · Sunday 6 January 1929 · page 16
FOUR persons were killed and several injured yesterday in terrific motor smashes, one near Lawson, the other on Parramatta-road, Homebush. THOSE killed and injured in the…
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The Sun · Sunday 6 January 1929 · page 13
Two events were contested on George's River yesterday, under the control of the St. George and Oatley Bay clubs respectively…
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2
At the request of the Hawkesbury and Nepean Districts Federation of Progress and Kindred Associations, Blacktown Council will urge the Main Roads…
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 5
Modern roads only recently constructed continue to be opened up at various points around the suburbs. Is many instances the trenches have not been…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12
Charged with having assaulted Arthur Smith on the Cooma mail train on Friday night. William fatrick Brown, 40, a pipefitter's assistant, appeared at the Police Court…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 14
On Saturday night the main suburban line was switched over to the City Railway. The picture shows gangs at work yesterday on the new lines between Redfern and the Central Station…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Train Marooned. Rain in Drought Areas. Townsville
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12
A story comes from Winton to-night of a train marooned on the recently-opened Longreach-Winton line. The train, which was a mixed one, was due at Winton from…
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1
"Not only pedestrians get a big shock when they are nearly run over, but motorists do as well," said Alderman Freitas, at Lidcombe Council last week…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →185,000 a Day at Central Stn. Quay and Bridge
Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 8
A CENSUS of traffic in and out of Sydney taken by officials of the [?]. Department, shows that 165,000 proper pass through the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Train Wreckers. Attempt in Victoria. Heavy Sleepers on Line. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12
When the Adelaide express was between Bacchus Marsh and ingliston this afternoon the driver noticed an obstruction on the line. He stopped the train, and it was found that…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Road Toll Melbourne List Two Are Dead Ten People Injured Melbourne
The Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 5
Two fatal motor accidents occurred in the week-end. The list of collisions and overturnings is a long one. In addition to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Of Social Interest Train Bearer in kilt Novelty at Queensland Girl's Wedding FARQUHAR--LUTHER
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 19
MISS IDA BETTY LUTHER, younger daughter of the late Dr. Guy Luther, of Bundaberg and Mrs. Witham, of Adelaide, was married to…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Flood Trap Train Held Up in Creek Race for Safety Women and Children Sayed Rockhampton
The Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 11
There have been some dramatic incidents in connection with the floods which are reported from widespread districts…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Vic. Bans Car Dash Motorists Warned Melbourne
Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 7
THE proposed motor dash from Sydney by Captain Howey and Captain Gallop, is against the law of Victoria , and if attempted action will be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Foreign Editor's Diary Motors & Speculation Pan-pacific T.u.c
Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1
A LETTER from a former chief in New York discussing American conditions contains the following [?] passage, which may also have to be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Grip of Flood Ties Up the North Traffic at Standstill Railways and Bridges Swamped Deluge Follows a Drought Cairns
Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 8
THE flood position in the Cairns district is more acute to-day. The Kammerunga and Freshwater bridges, over the Baron River, are well under water, telephone lines are out of order, and the Tully River has broken its banks and flooded…
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Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 4
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Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tragic Motoring Accidents. Four Persons Killed. Long List of Injured
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12
During the week-end several motor accidents occurred. resulting in all in four persons being killed and many other seriously injured…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12
One of the cars concerned in a collision in Parramatta-road, Flemington, on Saturday, when two people were killed and several others injured…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Racing Accidents. Motor Cyclists. Machine in Flames
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 13
The motor cycle race meeting at the Speedway Royal on Saturday night was marked by a few-mishaps. In one a spectator's motor cycle was sevorely damaged by fire and two…
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