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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

11,988 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

Motorish and Tram

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 5

North Sydney Police Court William A. Gray did [?] to answer a charge of having, on November driven past a stationar tram at the corner of and Junction street, North Sydney…

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Motor Cycling 200 Miles Trial GOULBURN

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

Competition for the Bureell cup and a [?] miles reliability trial, under the auspices of the Goulburn Motor Cycle Club, were completed with an elimination contest, when seven…

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Idle Miners Railways Involved Are Owners on Strike

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 5

In the Blawarra district, according to Mr. Willis secretary of the Coalminers Federation, there are two collieries (Coalcliff and…

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Today's Motor Note

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 11

If you are unfortunate enough to late a blow avoid jamming on the brakes if it is of all possible. Stop the power and allow the car to…

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Overcrowded Motor Boat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 10

At the Central Police Court John Anderson, on inspector of the New South Wales Navigation Department, proceeded against Mrs. C. A. Messenger, owner f the motor launch Lady Denman, playing for hire on the…

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CRICKET. N.S.W. TEACHERS v [?]Ibined Tramways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 10

Teams representing the New Soutn Wales Teachers and Tramways played an all day match at Waverley Oval yesterday. In an exciting finish the Teachers won by 45 runs with the last ball of the last over. Scores:…

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Tramway Employees. Dispute in Melbourne. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 9

Some time ago the tramway employees in Melbourne agitated for an increase in their wages, and rejected an agreement drawn up by the Metropolitan Tramways Board. The…

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Motorist Fined

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 8

Before Mr. Hawkins, S.M., at North Sydney Police Court yesterday, William A. Gray was fined £10, with 15 witnesses' expenses, and 8 costs of court,…

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Rail and Tram Service Men and Their Doings

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 3

Mr, O. Meyer, who has been appointed president of the R. and T. Officers' Association, entered the service in 1900 as a probationer, and after…

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Men Dismissed Tramway Power House

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 7

A report was received at the Sydney Trades Hall yesterday that 10 men employed at the tramway electrical power house, Ultimo, had been…

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Wharfage on Motors

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 9

Visitors from other parts of the Commonwealth arriving in Sydney by steamer, and having motor curs with them, have complained frequently of the high…

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Melbourne Day Byday Melbourne, Monday. Angry Railwaymen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 6

The Victorian Railway Union members were highly incensed some time ago when it was rumored that their Classification Board was to he done…

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Guildford Road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 4

During a discussion in Fairfield Council on Tues. night last, with regard to the £100,000 loan money which has been made available by the State Government for…

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Aeroplane Service. West Australia. Described As Wonderful

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 12

"The aeroplane mail and passenger service in Western Australia is truly wonderful, and it is something Australia should be proud of," said Mr. Leo Jones, Assistant Government…

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New Road Required

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 4

Aid. Coleman, on Tues., 9th inst., presented a petition signed by Donald Campbell and 80 ratepayers, to Fairfield Council. The petitioners asked that a…

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Road to Cronulla

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 2

Deadman's Creek, the dreaded bar to motors on the road from Liverpool to Cronulla, is now a scene of bustle and activity, about 100 men being at work…

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Spit Bridge Prompt Action Urged

Evening News · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 7

Manly Council is not taking any chances with the Spit Bridge. The Mayor, Alderman Keirle. moved that a sub-committee to discuss a…

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Train Scalers "Flying Gang" Activities

The Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 8

Following the recent activity of the railway "flying gang," more than 500 prosecutions have been instituted in suburban courts. There were 28 heard…

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Bexley's Roads "As in Captain Cook's Day"

The Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 12

At the meeting of the Bexley Council last night the Mayor (Alderman Griffen) moved that the rate be struck at 5d in the £ on the unimproved…

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