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Railways, roads & transport, 1920

6,291 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 250

Motoring. Lessons Op the Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 3

The motor Show clones to-night, after a successful run of seven days. The attendance on the opening afternoon and evening was near the 5000 mark. Mondays was just on 2000…

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Industrial Unrest. British Railwaymen. London, January 8

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 11

The Indications promise a prolonged railway men's conference possibly until January 11. It is now regarded as practically certain that the Government's offer will be referred back…

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Our Appalling Roads

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 4

Newcaster-street, Rose Bay: As a resident of Rose Bay I was pleased to read your remarks re bad condition of roads leading out to Rose Bay, and hope it…

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Bogged in Main Road Spectacle at Bondi

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 2

In many respects Bondi has reason to be proud of the place it has won among the suburbs of Sydney. But, after all, its real advancement has…

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Intolerable State of Our Main Roads Example of Quagmire Near Sydney—A Standing Disgrace

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 3

We have received many letters of congratulation and support with regard to our demand for a better and more effective system of maintaining main roads—…

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Railway Strike Again Threatened Further Demands by British Workers—Government's Offer Rejected LONDON

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 1

A General railway strike is again threatened for increased wages. The Great Western railwaymen have already declared a strike. The trouble may…

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Motor Show Closes

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 9

The Motor Show, under the auspices of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W., closed last evening after a successful run of a week. The Show was…

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MOTORING New Rofary Steam Motor

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 14

Mr. F. A. Bannan, whilst actively engaged in the air service of the U.S.A. Government, perfected and built the first successful rotary steam engine. The…

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Railway Shelters Rabbits

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 1

Severe criticism of the Railway Department for its neglect to destroy rabbits along parts of the main western line was voiced at a meeting o[?]…

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Trapping Diggers Railway People Censured Soldiers in Protest Orange

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 2

Extraordinary allegations were made at a conference of the western branches of the Returned Soldiers' Imperial League this afternoon…

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Minus Tram Fares Solving Slum Problem Bonus for Passengers Pay Them for Travelling

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 3

With the annual increase of tram and train fares come the annual unavailing growls from the outer suburbs. The tram passengers who live…

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George's River Bridge

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

"Justice" writes: I have noticed is the "Evening News" lately that sounding are being taken with a view to contrutin a bridge…

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Under Protest How the Public Pays Bigger Train and Tram Fares

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

Since the New Year the people have acquired an inquiring turn of mind, you would think, if you visited the Central Railway Station. No matter…

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Road to India. Bolsheviks' March. Persia Unsettled. Allahabad, January 10

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 5

With the entry of the Bolsheviks to Bokhara, the road to Afghanistan and the Indian frontier is now open. It is expected that the Bolsheviks will shortly establish…

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Clash in Syria French Train Held Up Officer Taken and Released LONDON, January 9

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 1

News has been received in London from Cairo that the Syrian National Volunteers held up the train on which General Gouraud's chief of staff was…

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The Painters' Page Trade Hints Motor Car and Carriage Painting

Construction and Local Government Journal · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 18

One of the important things to observe in connection with the painting of vehicles, horseless or horse-drawn, is the preservation of color purity. In the use…

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Want More Money Railwaymen's Claims Position Still in Doubt London

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 1

The railway conference has rejected the wages offer made by the Government, and has referred the matter back to the executive for further…

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Left in Tram a Bag of Jewellery

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 6

When he left a Haberfield tram at the corner of Maries and Nortoo streets Laichhardt, on Friday Best Howell, who lives at Middle[?] left…

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In the Balance Railway Dispute Lloyd George Summons London

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 5

Further developments have occurred in regard to the railwaymen. In response to a summons from Mr. Lloyd George, Sir Auckland Geddes…

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Rabbits on Railway Property

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 5

BATHURST.—The rabbit inspector (Mr. Rigby) stated in his report to a meeting of the Bathurst P.P. Board that some parts of the railway property near Bathurst were…

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