Thrown Under Tram Cyclist's Amazing Escape Minor Injuries
TO be actually thrown beneath the wheels of a moving tram, and to emerge with comparatively minor injuries, was the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1931
8,292 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 250
Bigger Revenue Speeding-up of Trams Is Profitable Newcastle
The accelerated tram services and reduced fares have been responsible for increased public patronage. Mr. J. L. Cowle (vice-president of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Mechanics Registration Sought Minister Favorable
COMPULSORY registration of motor mechanics was sought yesterday, when a deputation from the engineers' section of the Motor Traders…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Why Railways Are Losing Money Only 17 Per Cent. of Goods Traffic is Profitable
WINDSOR, Friday.--Mr. Dowling, an officer of the Railway Department, assured delegates to the Central Coast Conference of the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →'Quake Casualties Majority Removed: Railway Re-established
THE majority of the casualties at Hastings and Napier have been removed to places outside the affected area…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Good Time Ahead Bright Forecast for Motor Trades
AMERICAN statisticians predict that in 1932 the motor industry will make new records in production…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Annoyance
A word to Mr. Cleary! Years ago a railway official was asked how he liked his job. His reply was, "Well, our railways are. not too bad, only for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Road That Was Drowned
A special aerial picture, showing how the main road from Brisbane lost itself under the floodwaters near the Archerfield aerodrome. This picture was rushed to "The Sunday Sun" by air mail late yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →TRAMS K.O.'d March of Motors Abroad Catering for Public
MORE and more municipalities in the United Kingdom are finding that the modern motor bus will meet their requirements better than the tram car, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Truth About Motors Radiates Auto Topics. Keeping Engines Cool When Radiator Runs a Temperature It's Time to Look For Trouble Save Expense of Heavy Repair Bills
MOTORISTS who wish to enjoy trouble-free driving should give a certain amount of attention periodically to the cooling system of their engines. Like any other part of the automobile it requires regular care, and the small cost of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Changes Pending Motor Styles and Fashions
One of the leading executives in the American automobile industry recently made an interesting statement whilst in France…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Ray-trap Harnessing Sun Runs Motor London
Bruno Lange, a young scientist, is experimenting in the hope of transforming sunlight directly into electric power on a commercial…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Three Injured In Car and Motor-cycle Crash Two Skulls Are Fractured In Randwick Collision
THREE people were injured last night when a car and a motor cycle collided at Randwick. James Murphy, of Maroubra, rider…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cyclist Killed Crash on Western Road
After having a late dinner on Christmas Eve, Robert Sneath Ellington, Arthur Henry Bowden, and, Daniel Stanley Hoggard, left Burwood by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →No Celebrations at Liverpool Official Opening of Bridge
The official opening of Moorebank Bridge across the George's River at Milperra will take place within a few weeks…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Hang Me Now!" Manslaughter Charge Jury Acquits Motorist
The death of Rupert Leslie Sowton, who was thrown from a car at Casula on December 13, had its sequel at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions last Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Union. Withdrawal from A.L.P. Newcastle Recommendation. Newcastle
Newcistle members of the Australian Railways Union, at a mass meeting this afternoon, decided to recommend to the State executive that the union should withdriw its affiliation…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Boating. Lane Cove Regatta
Members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales were engaged at the second annual Lane Cove regatta at Longueville on Saturday after noon a programme of seven events being decided…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MOTORING. Flexibility Test
Motoring contests for the year were inaugurated by the Sydney Bicycle and Motor Club with a flexibility test at Maroubra Speedway on Saturday aftornoon Cara covered 220 yards in each…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cycling. Interstate Test. South Australia Wins
There was a good attendance at Wentworth Oval Speedway on Saturday evening, when racing was resumed there after an interval of a few weeks. The principal event was the interstate test teams'…
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