Sell the Railways. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—A Government should not at any time retain the running and management of any concern that is a losing proposition, such a[?] the New South Wales railways, which have…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1931
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Motor Cycling. B.S.A. Motor Cycle Club
A general meeting of the B.S.A. Motor Cycle Club will be held at the club rooms, 218 Parramatta-road, Petersham, this evening. The syllabus for the forthcoming half-year will be arranged…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Motor Truck Overturns. West Maitland
A motor truck, driven by B. Flick, of Cessnock, turned over on the hill at Cessnock. Mrs. A. Grills, 36, of Abermain, was admitted to the Kurri Hospital suffering from injuries…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Aggression. An American Complaint
A new side of the rall and road controversy comes from America, where the Interstate Commerce Commission has commenced an investigation of a complaint that the railways,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Car Salvaged. Newcastle
There was a remarkable salvage job at Catherine Hill Bay yesterday, when a sedan motor car, owned by Mr. Emmelin, of Hamilton, which had been driven over a cliff at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Cyclist Injured. Goulburn
James O'Farrell, of 4 Seymour-grove, Camberwell, Melbourne, who was returning from Sydney on a motor cycle with sidecar, collided with a car driven by H. O. Presdee, of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →4 Dead Motor Ship Blown Up Near Colombo Naldera to Rescue Colombo
Four persons, including the captain and a wireless operator perished when the Norwegian motor ship Tricolor, well known…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Family of Ten and Wage Tax Railwayman's Burdens (To the Editor)
Sir,--[?] E. Morrison he is surprised at the member of so-called Labor supporters protesting against the proposed 1[?] in the [?] tax…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lang Feels Strain Will Relinquish One Job Railway Control
A reconstruction of the State Cabinet, to relieve Mr. Lang of part of his work as Minister for Railways, is contemplated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For Late Motorists At Peat's Ferry
THE all-night service which operated at Peat's Ferry, Hawkesbury River, during recent holidays, will be extended until January 19…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Bridge-playing Women
Reference to the hold which the habit of bridge-playing has gained on women was made by the Archbishop of Canterbury recently when speaking at Cheltenham…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Auction Bridge DEFENCE
WITHOUT a doubt, the most useful asset a good bridge player can have is a solid defence. Many critics in their various text books have devoted a small…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →The Road Ahead
THE year has fled With all its hopes and fears. The year is dead With all its mirth and tears…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Side-Roads Between Hornsby and the Hawkesbury
THERE are several very pleasant side-roads which may be picked up if one follows the new highway from Hornsby to Peat's Perry, and those motorists who…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →Man Killed by Train. Albury
As the Albury-Melbourne mail train was entering Wodonga station this afternoon, a man, who has not been identified, fell in front of the engine. He was killed instantly. The…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Killed by Train. Coroner's Severe Comments
The Parramatta District Coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark) conducted an inquiry yesterday into the death of Beatrice Huck, 57. Deceased had been visiting a friend at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →150 "SACKED" Bridge Workers Finish On
AFTER next Friday there will be no night shift employed on the Harbor Bridge. Notices nave been issued to 150 men engaged on "fabrication'…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Harbour Bridge. Night Shift May Go Soon
Mr. Laurence Ennis, director of construction on the Harbour Bridge, is leaving on Monday for three weeks' holiday in New Zealand, accompanied by Mrs. Ennis…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Manly Relief Problem Bridge Surplus Again Mentioned
MANLY council last night received a report from the town clerk regarding a deputation to the Assistant Minister for Labor, Mr. Kly, yesterday,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fast Transport for Fat Lambs North-west Through Train
A north-west stock owner suggested to the Graziers' Association that the Railway Commissioners should be asked to provide fast transit for fat…
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