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Railways, roads & transport, 1913

12,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 250

Waverley's Bad Roads. Immediate Improvement Promised

The Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 11

When Dr. Lamrock was re- elected Mayor of Waverley a Week ago, he made a promise that the Streets of the municipality would be improved…

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Parramatta- Road. Cost of Alterations

The Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 9

The cost of wood- paving and otherwise altering Parramatta -road has been the subject of much argument in the City Council for some time, and last night the Lord…

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Contract and Extras. the Improvement of Parramatta-road

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 11

Ald. Richards, at last night's meeting of the City Council, asked a serios of questions respecting the number of tenders received and the amounts paid for the wood-paving of…

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Bummed My. Parramatta Road Widening. Alderman Richards' Questions

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

The question asked by Alderman R.W. Richards at the meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night, and the answers submitted by the Town Hall authorities, dealing with…

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Railway and Tramway Club. Novice Boxing Tourney

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 3

The second night of the above was concluded before a large audience, with the following results:—8st 21b: Young Martin K.O. C. Philpot in two rounds…

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Road Record Breaking a Neglected Sport—scope for the N.s.w. Cyclist's Union

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 10

By the courtesy of Mr. J. Bowle, and old member of the Unity Club, one of England's leading road-racing bodies full particulars concerning a most interesting branch of England road…

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Motor AND Cycle Vehicles for Commercial Men. Why Not Free Garages? Is the Bike Played Out?

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 12

It has been computed that fully one-third of the commercial travellers in New South Wales to-day was converted motor cars to carry themselves and their samples to…

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The North Coast Railway

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 7

One of the events of the past week was the official opening of the second and third sections of the North Coast Railway, which is now completed as far as Tarce. A public…

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Motor Boating. Bang and Go Back Race

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 12

The afternoon's outing in motor cars and motor boats arranged for the State children next Saturday has been abandoned owing to the authorities deciding that too much risk to…

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Railway Institute Classes

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

The new class session at the Railway and Tramway Institute, Devonshire-street, ooty, will commences at as early date, and in order that a new syllabus may be prepared it is asked that intending students…

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New Light Tramway. Cobbora

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

It is reported that it [?] of the Government to [?] tramway from [?] behnd [?] for the purposes of a totalling timber for [?] works. Nothing…

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Motoring. Inter-state Reliability Trial. Automobile Clubs of Australia and Victoria Will Combine

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 14

One of the most important motor car events ever held in Australia is to be jointly promoted by the Automobile Clubs of Australia and Victoria just after Easter, in the shape of a…

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Motor Cycling the "Melbourne" Record

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 10

E. Tyler failed to lower the Sydney to Melbourne record, through sheer bad luck. His magneto failed him when only about 40 miles from Melbourne…

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Federal Railways. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 11

The Commonwealth Chief Engineer for Railways (Mr. Deane) left for Sydney on Monday evening in order to visit the Federal capital, with a view to considering matters…

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Motor Cycling. Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

On Saturday members of the Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales will be engaged in a petrol consumption test at Centennial Park. A start will be made at 2.45 p.m…

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Motoring. Automobile Club of Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

The general secretary of the Automobile Club of Australia, Mr. H. C. Morgan, states that the Automobile Club of Victoria has replied to the suggestions as to rules and…

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Sport Abroad. Football and Other Sports. Polo in Motor Cars. an Australian's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. W. W. Hill, secretary of the New South Wales Rugby Union, returned to Sydney on Tuesday, after a six months' round the world tour, during which period he…

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Motor Tragedy. Driver Committed for Trial. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 9

An inquest was held regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Ruby May Donald, 26, wife of Dr. Donald, of Warracknabeal, who was run down and killed by a…

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Motor Notes

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 44

IT has been definitely decided by the Automobile Clubs of New South Wales and Victoria that the combined motor car reliability contest which was mooted…

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Tram Troubadours. (By "Buster Brown.") Bunny, the Lady Killer

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 3

He's such a devilish fellow as he smiles, And tells you of his conquests by the hour: Of the dear girls who fell beneath his…

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