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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

6,291 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

On the Land. Light Railways. Solving the Cartage Problem

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 5

Light pioneer railway lines for the Interior of New South Wales are now attracting increased support, and an agitation for many more of them is likely to' grow during the…

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Motor Tyres Stolen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 5

During the week-end thieves broke into the storeroom of the National Oil Works, Euston-road, Alexandria, and stole a number of motor tyres, valued at £50…

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Motor Shipbuilding in France. Four 3000-H.p. Cargo Ships Under Construction

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Although hitherto the number of motor vessel constructed in France has been limited and shipbuilders and shipowners have shown some…

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Motor Cars and Lorry. City Council Sale

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 7

Prospective buyers gathered in force at the City Council's garage in Palmer Street, Woolloomooloo yesterday afternoon. when three motor-cars and a lorry Were "put under the auction hammer. The council's…

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State Coal Mine. Under Control of Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

LITHGOW, Monday.--Mr. Fitzpatrick, speaking at Lithgow, referred to the reopening of the State coal mine. Now that the war was over, Mr. Fitzpatrick…

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Rabbit Destruction on Roads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 9

DUBBO.—There are signs that the Dubbo P.P. Board and the Talbragar Shire Council will come into conflict over the question of the destruction of rabbits on public roads. The…

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1.35 Train to Como

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 5

Superintendent Bannan, head of the Carnival Investigation [?] is anxious [?] from any passenger who, while travelling on the 1.35 p.m. train from…

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New South Coast Road

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 5

In response to representations by Mr. Bagnall, .M.L.A., a new road connection from the city to Taren Point is being constructed. It is known as…

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Novel Electioneering. Mr. Holman in an Aeroplane. Cootamundra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 11

The result of the first day's electioneering by aeroplane shows clearly that for the dual purpose of arousing interest in commercial aviation and collecting crowds to hear…

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Bridge Over the Spit Agitation at Manly

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 4

The Manly Council proposes to aid the Mosman Council in its efforts to get a bridge over The Spit. It proposes to send a letter to the Minister for Works…

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The Sydney Road. Business Men's Movement

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of commercial men to consider ways and means for bettering the conditions of the Sydney-road was held at the Country Club on Friday last. Mt…

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Motor Yachting

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The points gained in the Motor Yacht Club's competition for Commodore [?] Albert's 50-guinea cup are:—Grace H. 12. Maisie 12, We-ve 12. Erindi 10…

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Motoring Motor Cycling Carnival for Easter Queensland Activities : Fast Times in America : What a Car Stands

Referee · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 15

Motor cyclists are in for some good sport at Easter in this State. The Sydney and Northern Suburbs clubs are to combine and promote a carnival, while…

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Railway Efficiency. Commissioner Praised the Staff

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 11

"I think it is only right that I, as Chief Railway Commissioner, should, when facing a gathering of railway men, tell them fairly what I think of them, even if I have to flatter…

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Motoring: Modifications

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 30

UNFORTUNATELY, to-day the average repair shop is positively "dud," and, as the average owner of a car is not a mechanic in the true sense of the word, so much has to…

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Motor Traction Continental Mails by Air

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 7

The "Evening Standard," of London, publishes the statement that practically all the mails for Holland and Scandinavia are now being…

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Railways and Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

A number of country race meetings are being adversely affected by the [?] that the Railway Commissioners will not run special trains to their…

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Railway Cricket Interstate Match

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The cricket match between representatives of the administrative branches of the railways of New South Wales and Victoria will be…

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Railway Parcels Office

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

"M.R." complains of the delay in the delivery of goods at the Inwards Parcels Office at Sydney Railway Station. He says:--…

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A New Tramway

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. W. R.. Bagnall, M.L.A., has been informed by the Under Secretary for Works Hint, in response to his representation's to the department in regard…

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