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Railways, roads & transport, 1921

7,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Nepean Shire Council the Spread of Prickly Pear. a "Tramway" That Is a Railway

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Nepean Shire Council was held on Wednesday (12th inst.), in the Council Chambers, Bringelly. There was a full attendance…

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A Close Call. Plucky Rescue by Railway Guard

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 6

As the 4.27 p.m. train was leaving Lidcombe station for Parramatta on Thursday, people in the train and on the station platform experienced an exciting moment or two…

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Castle Hill Railway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 6

Mr. Vol. Molesworth, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Railway Commissioners:—"In reply to your representations relative to the Castle Hill…

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Railway Unification Minister Returns from Conference

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

Mr Estell, Minister for Works returned to Sydney to-day from West Australia, where he has been attending a conference com[?] of representatives…

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Motor and Vehicle Registrations

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

Automobiles registered at the Traffic Department during the week ended 25th instant, totalled 149—83 cars, 1 taxi, 45 cycles, and 30 lorries…

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Expensive Joy Ride French Leave of Motor Car

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

At the Central police Court to-day, James Staples, 20, 'bus conductor Roy M'Nell, 19, carter, and John Reddy. 19, were charged with using a motor car…

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First Rim to Sandringham Early Days of Motors

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Commenting upon the photograph which was reproduced in the "Evening News" of the 21st instant, depicting the second ru of the Automobile Club of…

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An Easter Motor Show Motor Traders Consider it

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 4

It was suggested to the "Motors and Motorists" page of the "Evening News" yesterday that a motor show, in the [?] of the Town Hall, at Easter…

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The Motor Show Concludes Monday Night

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 8

The sessions, commending at 1.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to-day and other two at similar times on Monday will ring down the curtain upon the extremely…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 4

Harry Harding, 19 plumber, of Henry-street West Kogarah, was riding a motor cycle along Bay-street Rockdale last night, when he collided with…

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Double-Record Motor Show Gratified Promoters

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 4

We are gratified to report." said Mr. N. Kingaley Strack, general secretary of the M.T.A. to [?] "Evening New" representative yesterday afternoon, "that the…

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Strap Loops on Motor-car to Fasten on Luggage

The World's News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 10

FOR the motorist who tours, the most convenient feature that he can add to his car is a few well-placed strap loops. These will aid in strapping almost any shape and size…

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St. George Motor Club Races Postponed

The St George Call · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 7

The three races set down to take place over the triangular course, on Anniversary Day, were postponed owing to the southerly springing up at 11 a.m., which…

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New Motor Garage

The St George Call · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Messrs. Josepheon & Josephson, who are opening the " Empire Garage," opposite the Rockdale Fire Station, Rocky Point-road, are two enterprising men,…

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Motor Show. Interest Maintained

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 14

The attendance at the motor show yesterday afternoon and evening was well up to the daily average since the opening, and the interest of the general public in the exhibits is…

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Motor Car Stolen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 15

A five-seater Ford motor car, No. 30,141, was stolen from Phillip-street, near King-street, city, yesterday afternoon. It belonged to Mr. Itobert E. Evans, of Cowper-street,…

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Welsh Railway Disaster. London, Jan. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 13

Owing to the death of Lord Herbert Van[?] Tompest, Mr. Winston Churchill, who is a cousin, inherits a large estate in Ireland and a rent roll ot several thousand pounds…

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A Shirt-sleeve Job Motoring in the Old Days a Tale of Contrasts

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 3

The crowd was admiring a glittering exhibit at the Sydney Motor Show. She selling agent--almost as glittering as the car--slipped into the luxuriously…

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Motoring Traders' Show Many Sales Recorded

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Both from a publicity and educative viewpoint, the motor traders have been successful with the eight days exhibition at Moore Park…

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Motor Launch Killara The Fire of January Inquest Commenced

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 7

An inquest has been opened at Hunter's Hill by the District Coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark) into the circumstances surrounding the fire on the…

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