Fell From Train Youth Critically Hurt Near Stanmore
Falling from a speeding electric train near Stanmore station late last night, a youth, believed to be William Evans, 20, of Walters Road,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1936
10,096 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 250
Caught on Train Escaped Man Hiding on Coal Waggon
TOWNSVILLE, Wednesday. -- Stanley Burtell, who escaped by scaling the wall of Townsville Watchhouse on Monday afternoon, was…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Two Killed in Car Collision with Train at Level Crossing
MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- A man and a woman were killed when their car came into collision with a train travelling at 50 miles an hour…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Source of Finance is the Land State on High Road to Prosperity Because of Primary Industries; Parliament and Financiers Must Assist
Finance is the life-blood of modern life. Since 1929, New South Wales has had a striking illustration of the importance of finance in maintaining the health of the body politic. The heart of this great State of New South Wales is composed of its primary industries, and as they are healthy or otherwise, so the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Increased Use Railway at Granville
In 1934, 74,912 tickets were sold at Granville railway station, and in 1935 the number was 78,807, with a considerable increase in the amount of people…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stop Signal for Trams
That the absence of some form of stop signal on trams constitutes a danger to other road traffic, is the contention of Mr. J. C. Watson, president of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Abyssinian Emperor's Motor Cars One Which Looks Like a Rainbow in the Morning Sun
In spite of the fact that Abyssinia is a backward country, the motor car plays a large part in the life of the capital, Addis Ababa. Most of the white people…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For Garbage Removal Motor Vehicle Recommended Health Inspectors Report
The purchase of a motor vehicle for the removal of garbage is recommended by Parramatta's health inspector (Mr. C. H. Membrey), from whom last week…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motorist's Foot Doctor Gives Opinion of Common Complaint of Car Drivers
IN a recent issue if "The Autocar," a doctor gives his opinion on what is termed "Motorist's Foot," or "Postural Cramp." His article is in reply to various…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Motoring Memos
AT the latest Millions Club luncheon the guest of honor was Mr. C. W. Roove, chairman and managing director of the Associated Equipment Co., Ltd…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Barter System Australian Wool for German Motor Parts
It is believed likely that the barter system by which Germany has developed a reciprocal trade with South Africa may seen be applied to build…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Sport and Motoring Huxley and Phillips Win Pairs Championship Event Marred By Over-strict Decision
BEFORE a crowd of 32,000, Huxley and Phillips won the best pairs championship at the Empire Speedway (Syd.) on Saturday. An otherwise fine event was marred by an incident in the first of 15 heals, which seriously handicapped the chances of the Americans…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Motor Boating Season Will Be Longer Date for Outboard Title to Be Decided
THE postponement of all motor boat racing in New South Wales waters on account ol Die death of King George V has thrown all the programmes of the clubs out of gear, but this will soon straighten itself out. It will simply mean that two extra days will have to be allotted, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →[?] Guide Cerretti Memorial Chapel During Construction Catholic Funeral Chapel Completed. New Enterprise of Motor Funerals Ltd
The enterprise of Motor Funerals Ltd. in the building of a splendid Catholic Funeral Chapel with all essentials of dignity and reverence, which are…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Tramp Subsidy
The Parliamentary Secretary of the British Board of Trade (Dr. Burgin), in answer to a question in the House of Commons last…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mt. Isa Mines. to Build Railway In North Australia. Permission Sought. Brisbane
Mount Isa Mines, Ltd., which is one of the largest silver-lead mining companies in the world, is seeking Government permission to build a…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Motoring. Record Trials
The postponed State Championships and official record attempts promoted by the New South Wales Light Car Club, will be held on Northbourne-avenue, Canberra, under the supervison of Colonel Jones,…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Motor Cycling. Tourist Trophy Races. J. Chignell Wins. Lithgow
Tourist Trophy road races were held by the Western Suburbs (Sydney) Motor Cycle Club on the Hartley circuit. J. Chignell, a private competitor, won the principal race, the New South Wales…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Police Courts. Motorist's Offences
At the Paddington Police Court yesterday John Mascot O'Grady was fined £12 for offences under the traffic regulations. The magistrate said that O'Grady seemed to have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Boom Big Sales Forecast
The belief that the motor industry in Australia has definitely emerged from the depression and that sales during 1936 will reach probably…
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