Motor Vehicle Ratio
The ratio in Australia of one commercial motor vehicle to each 2.64 cars, is the highest in the world with the exception of Russia, where…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1939
6,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 250
Roof Torn Off Hung On Tram Wires
TORN off by a powerful gust of wind, a galvanised iron roof, 34ft. by 40ft., was hurled across…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Falls Under Tram, Cuts Finger
Andy Crawford, 14. newsboy, of Stanley Street, Enfield, flirted with death yesterday and escaped practically unscathed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Crossing Railway; Cut to Pieces
While crossing the railway line near Sydenham station yesterday, Alfred Embrey, 79, of Vincent, Street, Marrickville, was struck by a train and cut to pieces…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railwaymen Oppose Fare Increases
The State council of the Australian Railways Union is opposed to the recent increases in railway fares. "We believe that this move cannot…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railways Football
The annual meeting of the Railways Institute Australian Rules Football Club will be held at Railways Institute Hall. Devonshire Street, Sydney, tonight at…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Bridge Party
The Merrylands Red Cross held a successful bridge party in the local Soldiers' Hall on last week. Winners: Mrs. Drilscoll (Guildford) 1, Miss Ruddyman 2;…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Want Bridge
Asking for an underbridge at the viaduct duct alongside Guildford Park, Mr. E. Rohan told Holroyd Council last week that children were compelled to cross the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dangerous Bridge
That two planks were missing from the decking of Ia bridge in Bennett-street Rydalmere, was stated by Ald. Deraby at Monday's meeting of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aerodrome Blaze. Ansett Company's Loss. MELBOURNE
Detectives have not yet discovered the cause of the fire which destroyed a hangar and seven planes at Essendon Aerodrome early to-day, but they have found no suspicious…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →"Terrible" Opening of Roads
Objection to the tearing up of road surfaces for water and gas mains was expressed at Granville council last week by Aid. McFarlane…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Train Passenger Dead On Rails
WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--Police officials are unable to explain how William Murphy, 52, of Marrickville, who was found dead betwen two sets of rails…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Fall From Train. Bulli
The body of a man found between two sets of rails near Austinmer last night was identified to-day by his wife as William Murphy, 52, of Bay Street, Marrickville…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Smoke, Dust Road Depot Complaint
Thick clouds of black tar smoke and dust daily forced residents to close their houses lest furniture and other household effects be spoiled, according to a petition…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Have Spent Week on Train Adelaide
Moving slowly northward over a flood-weakened track, two of the trains which have been held up for days in the far north and Central…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →“Carrabah,” Drumalbyn Road, Bellevue Hill, Sydney
Architect: Samuel Lipson, A.R.I.B.A. Builder: H. McSpeddin. Cast in the modern style, this design is full of interest and the manner in which a steep site has been handled so that garden and house have been blended to form a harmonious whole, is well worthy of study. The treatment of the chimneys is interesting, while the round brick piers to the beautiful…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cardiff Will Support Newcastle Road Camp Fight
Staunch support for Newcastle unemployed in their fight against the camp system will be given by Cardiff branch of the Unemployed and Relief Workers'…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The South Australian Worker Adelaide, Monday. Road Accidents
THE motor track driver, who some weeks ago in an accident killed four men, was last week sentenced to twelve months' jail. This big truck, it…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Harbour Bridge Tolls. Premier Explains Policy. Hope for Further Relief
An explanation of the Government's policy regarding the reduction of tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge was given in a letter from the Premier, Mr. Stevens, to members of…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Lorry Crashes Into Shop. Firewood Blocks Traffic. Woman Thrown to Road
A lorry laden with about five tons of firewood, swerved to avoid crashing into the rear of another lorry in Parramatta Road yesterday, threw a woman…
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