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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

11,988 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 250

America Suburbanised What the Motor Is Doing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 22

An investigation into the uses to which the motor car is put by its purchasers has been conducted by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce of…

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The Motor Manual

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 22

We have recently received a copy of the 24th edition of the "Motor Manual," published by the Temple Press, Ltd., London. This practical handbook, of…

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Motoring, Motor Cars, Motor Cycles, Tyres and Accessories. the Essex 1922 Successes Inter-state Records

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 21

The Essex car achieved many notable successes last year. Mr. W. J. Stuart won the majority of the events contested under the auspices of the Royal…

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Fatal Collision Motor Driver Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 23

Cecil Fawcett (23), of 21 Northwood Street, Newtown, was killed in a collision at the intersection of Herbert and Henson Streets, Summer Hill,…

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Should Be Spent on Roads Mr. H. I. Johnson, secretary National Roads Association, writes

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 5

I notice that prominence has recently been given in the Press to the large amount of fees paid during 1922 by motor car owners and users in New South Wales. The National Roads…

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"I'm on the Road to Happiness" First Verse

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 18

Songbirds gaily sing, church bells sweetly ring, There is Just one picture in my mind. One sweet voice I hear as I'm drawing…

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Excessive Tram Fares No Sign of Relief Making Up Railway Deficit Reasons Why We Pay

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 1

There Is no Indication that relief from the excessive fares charged on Sydney's Inadequate tramway system Is forthcoming. Despite a reduction In wages amounting to approximately £70,0000 per year, and an Increase In the working week to 48 hours, which is…

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"I'm on the Road to Happiness" No. 76. Copyright Next Week: "I Wanna Go Home" By Jack Yellan and Abe Olman

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 18

This song must not be cut out and sold apart from the SUNDAY TIMES. Any disregarding this intimation will be proceeded against…

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Motoring What Motorists Pay

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 23

Superintendent Brack and his staff of the Police Traffic Department have compiled a return showing the amount contributed by motorists of this State to…

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Underground Railways Object Lesson for Sydney How London Goes to Work LONDON, November 30

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 3

IN compliance with the relentless demands of progress, several Australian capitals will doubtless in the near future have underground…

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Motor Car Burned Byron Bay

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1923 · page 5

At 3.30 p.m. yesterday a lire occurred at Mr. A. Foster's residence, in Shirley-street. A Studebaker car and the shed in which it was housed…

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Road Blamed Fatal Accident Council Indignant

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 8

The Liverpool Council at its last meeting strongly resented the allegation of the District Coroner (Mr. P. S. Poolman) that the motor…

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Spit Hold-up Three Hours' Wait Build the Bridge!

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 6

The urgent necessity for the immediate construction of the [?] Bridge was again emphasised last night. when hundreds of vehicles…

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Train-ferry Service. Harwich and Zeebrugge. London, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 9

Belgian financiers, in conjunction with Wolfe, Barry, and Company, have signed an agreement for running a train-ferry service between Harwich and Zeebrugge…

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Train Ferry Harwich to Belgium Company Formed London, January 7

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 5

Belgian financiers, in conjunction with the Wolfe, Barry Company, have signed an agreement for running a train ferry service between Harwich…

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Last Look Round Railway Man Killed WAGGA

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 5

Railway inspector Charles Bye was killed by the Sydney Albury express near Wagga this morning. He was overtaken by the train on…

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To-day's Motor Note

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 9

Very often when adhesive tape is used for a temporary repair it is only required for a little time before the permanent repair is effected,…

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Border Railways Survey Parties Out Four Bridges Across Murray

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 6

The Victorian Government has lost no time in taking steps to carry out the terms of the agreement entered into with the New…

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Bradfield's Big Job City Railway No Go-slow Saving Taxpayers Thousands

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 8

The construction of the City Railway has progressed [?] during the past 10 months. The chief engineer (Mr. Bradfield)…

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