Sydney Harbor Bridge toll
Motorists expect State political candidates to declare where they stand on the abolition of Sydney Harbor…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1953
1,350 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 68
The Rambling Road To Denihey's
The rambling road to Denihey's Meanders o'er the plain; It wanders in among the trees, And wanders out again…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motors and motoring notes Importance of Heat Gauge to Modern Motor Car
In the early 'thirties, proportionately more cars were fitted with temperature gauges than applies today. Many small and medium sized cars were furnished with thermometers—often on the radiator cap—but on their modern counterparts, a temperature indicator is a rarity…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Bob Cambourne Farewelled Presentation from Railway Employees
A very enjoyable evening was spent in the Railways' Institute Social Hall on Thursday last, 5th February, when a large gathering of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Voluntered" to effect Railway Station Repairs Minister Took Progress Association's Offer Seriously
The Leeton and district Progress Association has for years' been urging the need for a new railway station…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Water placed in Police motor cycle petrol tank Delayed Constable in Urgent Call to Y.A.H.S.
On Monday last Constable Dehn, of Yanco, received an urgent call to Yanco Agricultural High School. He…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Precautions at Kapooka bridge
Heavy safety fences and large warning signs which are to be erected by the Mitchell Shire Council on the Kapooka overhead bridge will provide extra safety precautions for motorists…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mitchell Shire Road Puns Depend on Petrol Tax Grant
Mitchell Shire councillors decided yesterday that if a petrol tax grant of £15,200 is made available to the shire council by the Public Works Department, a large shire road improvement plan for 1953/54 will be carried out…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Car Turns Over Passengers Slightly Injured
On Saturday afternoon an accident occurred on the Sturt Highway about 31 miles from Narrandera when a car driven by Mr. George Harris…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →[?] AT [?] [?] Of [?] Railway [?]
A local man charged with stealing from the Railway Department, appeared at the Murrumbu[?]rah Court and on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Institute Wins Close Game With Railway
Institute lost only seven wickets in 251 a score which was of sufficient heights to force Railway batsmen to take…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Aid Roads Programme Councillors' Request
When the Shire President invited councillors to present works that night receive consideration under the Federal Aids…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Causeway on Narrandera Road
At the last meeting of the Leeton Shire Council, a letter was received from Mr. O. G. Washington suggesting that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motors and motoring notes Ford Zephyr Takes First Place in Monte Carlo Rally
For the first time, a car in the low priced field has won the famous Monte Carlo rally, the world's most gruelling test for stock vehicles. This success opens up a new era in reliability trials…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Speeding Motor Cyclist Unlicensed Driver Pleaded Guilty to Four Charges
William P. J. Mulloy appeared at the Leeton Police Court on Friday last and pleaded guilty to each of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Model Aeroplane Display at Gundagai Show
On the second day of the Gundagai Show, Wednesday, March 4th, a model aeroplane display will be a big…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Country Footballers Do Not Train Hard Enough
Although footballers are only now holding their annual meetings a famous ex-international says it is the time for training to start. Many footballers consider their training is tougher…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Pretty Girl in the Narrandera Train Discusses Kings and Prime Ministers
It is strange how things happen. All the way from Hay to Narrandera— and I had to travel in a goods train which took 8½ hours to do 111…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Leeton Railway Station Minister Took Progress Association's Offer Seriously
The Lecton and District Progress Association has for years been urging the need for a new railway station, something that would be in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Telephone Communication Between Railway Stations
At the last meeting of the Leeton Chamber of Commerce, a letter was received from the Minister for Transport, the Hon. W. Sheahan…
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