Drastic Action in Rail and Tram Financial Tangle
Sydney tram authorities weighing severe measures as losses mount in the rail and tram network. Officials meet to seek a viable pathway to end mounting deficits and restore service viability.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
1
Transport Trust weighs drastic action as trains may stop
Officials warn nonpaying railway lines cause heavy losses and government concern. Aims to cut costs and possibly close lines soon while road transport gains, with fear of employee redundancies and financial strain on public services.
Record of A Crude Migh Jom and railway cost debate
A fragmented report outlines costs and political debate over a railway project. It mentions estimated losses near £430,007, government actions, and plans to ease public burden while weighing non paying lines and railway construction in Victoria. The piece references commissioners, electric power costs, and public attitudes shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una
Lee Millay
Une
Trameay
Ee Bomen
Canada Next Our Bowlers See Sights Of New York News Special
Australian bowlers plan a New York visit before Montreal Canadian matches. Mr Alley says the squad is in good spirits and surprised by growing US interest in their prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montreal
Alley
United States
Australian Senate Chief Hails Ashes Victory
Walter Kiegenill, president of the Australian Senate, cabled congratulating W. J. Kelly and the Australian cricketers on winning the Ashes. He approved sending a replica urn containing the Ashes to the MCC in session in Canberra, acknowledging the trophy as cricket’s symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Walter Kiegenill
Australian Senate
W. J. Kelly
Br Aa Ac
Kelly
Howes
Canb Erra
Romantic charwoman halts office locks in London
London reports a charwoman with a alleged power to stop clocks and locks when she enters a room. Medical experts note a possible chemical effect on metal causing clocks to stop as a sensational urban curiosity unfolds. The piece mentions the Duke of Northumberland burial plans at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday.
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Bat Pers
London
Speeral Las Daum
Tialley
Duke of Northumberland
Weathimeter Abbey
Widnes
Dobos
Berlane
New York Population Figures From The Census Buried
The New York City population figure appears in a censored or garbled item showing a large count for the city and noting African American counts. The fragment mentions a 6,961,927 wives special and powerfully hints at census data and demographic reporting from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Afrilan
Leewre
Waterside clashes disrupt port activities
Unclear OCR text reports a tense incident at a port with unnamed groups clashing near the river. Local authorities and workers were present as tensions escalated and a response was mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Tuewimy
Tivewmiurery
Ehiat Tatorere
Ethan Kerk
Sree
Bliss
Usiowin
Uiein
Alouher
Peer
Una
Non-Stop Flight to Tangier Thrills Readers
Chronicle of a long non stop Tangier flight led by Captain Bernard amid fog delays and a return to London. Report notes the German pilot Captain von Cronau and a planned Europe to America route, with Canada and New York connections amid a high profile aviation sequence.
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von Cronau
Rompaniota
Scotia
Haytha
Mint ‘ Marbor
Midway
New York
Naming New Princess Is Next Step in Royal Progress
Reports from Balmoral indicate the Duke of York will visit Balmoral from Glamis then return to London as plans unfold for the naming of the infant Princess. Royal doctors monitor the Duchess and infant as observers note the Queen’s health and court officials prepare for forthcoming ceremonies.
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London
Ducchess of York
Duke of York
Glamis
Halmoral
Balmoral
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