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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

6,291 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 250

Train Examiners Fined. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 14

Two train examiners employed in the Railway Department in Bathurst were charged with the theft of tools and other railway property in the local police court, before Mr…

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Parramatta Road. Agitation Commenced

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 11

A genuine agitation has commenced for bettering the conditions of Parramatta Road. An enthusiastic meeting of commercial men to consider ways and moans was held at the…

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Parramatta-road. Business Men's Movement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 13

Another agitation has commenced for bettering the conditions of Parramatta-road. A meeting of commercial men to consider ways and means was held at the Country Club…

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Rabbit Infested Road Country Council Fined YOUNG

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

A test cast of the greatest interest to shire councils and pastures protection boards was heard when the Young Board proceeded against the Demondrille Shire…

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Opinions and Advice Main Roads Bill. Town Clerk's Critical Pen. a Literary Curiosity

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 10

Sydney's civic fathers recently asked Mr. T. H. Nesbitt, Town Clerk, to report, on the provisions of the Local Government Main Roads Bill as it affected the City Council…

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What the Fruitgrowers Want. Improved Railway Communication.—better Distribution of Fruit.—cold Storage.—fertilizers. Definite Promises From the Premier

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 1

A deputation from the Fruitgrower's Association and the Dural Railway League waited recently on the Premier and the Minister from Health and set forth very…

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No Tall Light Motorist in Trouble

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 6

At Penrith Police Court on Monday Cecil Duffin was charged with driving a motor car, between sunset and sunrise, on the Wallacia-road, without a…

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Motor Trophy

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

A trophy to the value of 25 guineas, given by the Dunlop Rubber Company, through Mr. C. O. Sherwood, will be presented at the end of the season to the…

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Jockey Loses Leg City Tram Accident

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

While trying to board a Coogee bound train in the city about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Jeffrey Wood, 16, slipped and fell. the wheels of the tram passed…

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War Motor Ambulance

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 6

The Agent-General has forwarded to the Premier a letter from the British Red Cross Society, thanking the New South Wales Government for allowing…

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Thieving on the Railways Heavy Losses Commissioners' "Regrets"

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

During the past 12 months the shortages in railway property represents £23,000. This statement was made by Detective Mitchell, at the Bathurst…

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A Child Killed. Run Over by Motor Car

The St George Call · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

While crossing Rocky Point-road, Kogarah, on Monday afternoon, Frederick Charles Christian, aged 6, who lived in the street, was knocked down by a…

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Motor Cycling

The St George Call · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

The St. George M.C.C. held their reliability trial last Saturday, from Tom Ugly's Point to Wollongong and return via Bulli Pass. Following is the result…

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Motoring British Trade Recovery Manufacturers Awake

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

That British motor manufacturers are keenly alive to the disadvantages under which the industry labors is apparent from the recent speeches of…

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Motor Stewards To Watch Races

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 5

The proposal to lay down a motor path inside the race track so that stewards can follow the field in a fast motor, recently placed before the…

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Motoring. Promise of Cheaper Fuel

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

Will Sydney motorists ever be able to buy motor fuel at 2s per gallon or oven less? There are on the road in Australia to-day about 56.000 motor Vehicles, and their combined…

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In a State Motor. Mr. John Storey's Denial. a £50 Challenge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 11

Mr. John Storey, leader of the Labor Party, last night emphatically denied the statement of Mr. Holman at Ashfield, that one of the Ministers "had the pleasure" of taking him…

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Roads in Northbridge

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 4

Land-seeker: With the intention of purchasing a block of land in the northern suburbs, I sought the assistance of a local agent, with the result that he sent me to…

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Motoring Utility of the Motor Truck Sydney-Melbourne Run

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 14

Last week a 36/40-h.p. Leyland motor lorry put up a fine performance, which demonstrates the possibilities ahead for motor transport. Carrying a load of five…

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Motor Boating

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 8

The Motor Yacht Club held a race yesterday afternoon over the Rose Bay course, which resulted in a win for Maisie; Neranghi was second, and Harry third. Maisie won by a dozen lengths…

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