Railway Revenue. to the Editor of the Herald
Sil,—I have read with much interest of the decline in railway revenue and of the various explanations given for this decline I should like, hawever. to draw attention to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1939
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Cinderella of the Sea. Romance Finds the Tramp
"The Ocean Tramp," by Frank C. Hendry; Collins. Land-lubbers, who would not know a spar from a bowsprit, or a barnacle…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Country News. Man's Body on Railway Line. Albury
The mutilated body of a man, believed to be James Anderson, 50, of Narrandera, was found on the railway line, four miles from Albury, to-day. It is believed that he was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Finances
While the increases in railway charges, announced by the Government this week, can hardly be popular with the public, they must be recognised as not…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Breakdown In German Railway System MUNICH
For the first time, the Reich Railway Department admits that the South German lines are unable to maintain their passenger schedule, owing to defective equipment and exceptional goods traffic, especially to Italy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →No Fares Rise on Trams and Buses
THOUGH railway fares and freights are to be increased by 10 per cent. from March 1, the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Roads Aid Road Safety
The judicious planting of trees and shrubs on American highways has had a marked effect on road safety, according to a report received by the…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →On Missing A Train
When you have missed the train, and there is not another For fifteen minutes going into town, Don't waste your time in vain regrets and grumblings,…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Will Study Motor Problems Abroad
Pending moves in the motor trade include a visit to Great Britain by the representative in Australia of the Society of…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →German Railway System Unsound MUNICH
For the first time, the Reich Railway Department admits that the South German lines are unable to maintain their passenger schedule,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Train Times
Special passenger train leaves Central Station at 9.25 am. to-morrow for Newcastle races. Horse train will leave Alexandria at 8.15 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Kempsey Resentment. Criticism of Aerodrome. Kempsey
Resentment was expressed at a meeting held at Kempsey at an article in the "Sydney Morning Herald" on January 30 criticising the Kempsey aerodrome…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Brisbane's New Bridge Takes Shape
A striking view of the new bridge in course of construction across the Brisbane River. The picture shows how the framework on the Kangaroo Point side is progressing to match the construction on the northern bank…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Richmond Train and 'Bus Times
SPECIAL 'buses will leave at 10 a.m. sharp on Thursday for Richmond races. A special horse and passenger train will leave at the same time…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Contract Bridge Rebids to Various Responses
IN our past lessons we have confined our subject, matter to the opening and responding hands, and have discussed only the opening bids and first, responses. We now…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man Falls From Train. Newcastle
George Selwyn Kirwan, 39, of Coogee, fell from the Sydney-bound Moree mail train near Kotara, in the Newcastle outer suburban area, at 3 a.m. yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Heard Train Bump, Found Rail Break
Early morning trains were in danger of being derailed yesterday, when an eight-inch piece of rail broke from the line near Auburn railway station…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lucky Escape in Fall From Train
NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--A remarkable escape from death was experienced by George Selwyn Kirwan, 39, of Bream Street, Coogee, who was discovered lying…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Killed on Road, Not Identified
Wrongly identified yesterday as William Reddan, of Kellyville, the body of an unknown man is still lying in the morgue at Parramatta…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Constable Injured. Member of Road Safety Patrol
Constable F. Maisey, of the Police Safety Bureau patrol, was injured last night when his motor cycle and sidecar came into collision with a utility truck…
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