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Railways, roads & transport, 1924

15,144 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 250

Railway Traffic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

During December, 21,422 tickets were issued at Eastwood railway station, and the coaching revenue amounted to £2410. Goods business yielded a return of £239…

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Pennant Hills. Railway Revenue

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

From returns compiled at Pennant Hills railway station it is elicited that, during December, 5993 tickets were issued, and the coaching revenue amounted to £644…

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Railway Alignment

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 7

The following letter from the Secretary to the Railway Commissioners was read at the meeting of the Auburn Council on Monday:—"With reference to…

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Seniority Lists and Promotion. Bail and Tram Service

Labor News · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 7

After two and a half years new seniority lists are posted, compiled on a formula dictated by the Government, who have ignored the recommendation of the…

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Motor Car's Mishap

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 5

Shortly after midnight of Monday last a motor car returning from Orange to Epping, and conveying two gentlemen, a lady, and an infant, met with…

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Motor Lorry Capsized

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. Clom. Hayes, formerly of Windsor, and now of Penrith, was taking a load of fruit from Penrith to Sydney on the night of the 26th December. He…

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Rooty Hill-Tahmoor Railway Submitted to Public Works Committee

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

The Minister for Public Works (Mr R. T. Bull) moved the submission of various proposed works to the Public Works Committee just before…

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Motor Vachting. at Sans Souci

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

At Kogarah-Sane soacl the St. George Motor Yacht Club will. to—day. hold a general handicap for the Truseed Concreis Steet Company's trophy. distance six miles…

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A Motorist's Epitaph

The World's News · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 10

Here lies one who, through lack of brains, Much time consumed in racing trains To crossings. Now his life is done—The 7.15 express train won…

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Cool Motor Hoods

The World's News · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 21

A cooler motor-car in hot weather may be had, according to Dr. W. W. Cobtentz, of the Bureau of Standards, by applying aluminium paint to the under side of the top, and…

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New Fuel for Motors

The World's News · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 21

A new fuel for motor engines and internal combustion engines of various kinds has been announced under the name of ethyl gas. In the investigation, which lasted several…

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Correspondence Conference Railway Concessions. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 11

Sir,—Ministers and circuit representatives and their wives attending the ensuing annual Conference in Sydney, may obtain certificates for…

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Border Railways and Development

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

As a result of the agreement come to between New South Wales and Victoria, some of the richest and most productive land in Australia is now. being divided up for settlement. The country referred to is the Western Riverina district of New South Wales. For years…

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Richmond Park. Damage by Railway Construction. Deputation of Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 18

A deputation, introduced by Messrs. W. R. Fitzsimons and V. Molesworth, Ms.L.A., [?]aited on the Railway Commissioners yesterday to urge that the proposed railway line…

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Motor Yacht Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 18

The Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales will hold two important races this afternoon, one being a challenge for the speed pennant of the club, in which the new English launch, Lady Sid, nominated by Mr. G…

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Motoring. Royal Automobile Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 18

The roads and tours committee of the Royal Anto mobile Club of Australia has now prepared a list of events and competitions for numbers of the club for the year, but one or two dates have still to be…

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Women As Motorists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 11

Careful observation during the past few years has convinced me that girls and women have a natural aptitude for the skilful driving of motor vehicles (writes "A Physician" in…

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Forbes Support South of Lachlan Railway FORBES

The Sun · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

"We will support your proposed South of the Lachlan railway, but don't tie our hands." This was the reply of the Forbes Chamber of…

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Motor Cycling "Riot of Speed"

The Sun · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 7

The second of the series of speed carnivals promoted by the Sydney Bicycle Club will take place about the middle of February…

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Motoring for Those Who Dont on the Job with the Time Payment Car Tricks That Get the Trade by the Ears Profit in Owning a Car for a Month

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 26

There are more ways of becoming a car owner than by being a man of wealth--as the trade knows to its sorrow. People will insist on cultivating Palmolive tastes on sandsoap incomes, so someone has to get it in the neck. Usually it is the seller who imagines a stiff collar and a…

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