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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

15,144 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 250

Roads Grant N.S.W. Participation Reason for Delay MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 6

The Commonwealth Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Stewart) says that the delay over New South Wales participation in the £500,000…

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Ice Cream on the Road. Lorry Capsizes at Rockdale

The Propeller · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 1

Last Saturday afternoon a steam waggon belonging to the fresh Food and Lee Company capsized in Rockdale, spilling a huge quantity of ice cream…

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The Bridge. Less Than £6,000,000. Maximum Cost. Mr. Bradfield at Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 11

The estimated cost of the harbour bridge set down in the enabling Act is £5,750,000 inclusive of land resumptions. Land resumption is estimated to cost…

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News in PICTURE---Presentation to Swimming Champions. Competition Pictures. Arrivals from Overseas. A Human Bridge Across Murray

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 12

WHERE THE MILK GOES TO. (First Prize, Competition Photo.) This Pig, belonging to Mr. J. Sambel, of Bunyar, has attached itself to the milking herd for "rations and discipline," with the emphasis chiefly on the rations. (Archle A. Blanch, photo.)…

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Making Motoring Comportable. Luku[?] of the [?] Car

The Land · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 18

It is [?] a [?] [?] [?]…

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Motor Bus and Lorry Services

The Land · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 8

The question of the competition of motor,'buses and motor lorries with the railways and tramways of the State, is again being made the…

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Our Railways. Chief Commissioner on Leave

The Land · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 8

As is his usual practice the Chief Commissioner, Mr. Fraser, takes his annual leave at the end of the year, extending generally over the month…

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Motor Cycling Gossip with the Motor Yachts

Arrow · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 12

The officials of the Western Suburbs Motor Cycling Club were delighted with the manner in which the open hill climbing test was carried out on…

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Bank Officials Robbed. Thieves Escape in a Motor-car

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

A sensational robbery occurred in broad daylight at Kansas City (Missourl, U.S.A.) on Friday Inst. Five negroes attacked a teller and a cashier,…

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Motors and Motoring the Motor Age Safety First Useless Accessories

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

Persons that live in or around Sydney, or have visited it, realise the value of the police zones established at certain crowded sections of the city…

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Speed Contests Control of Motorists Shire Councils' Request

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

The executive of the N.S.W. Shire Association recently asked the Local Government Department to state whether the councils possessed power…

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Motor-cars Burnt

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

A fire occurred at the workshop of Helden's Motor Builders Ltd., at south Melbourne (Vic.) shortly before midnight on Monday. The factory covered over four [?]ores of ground, and at the…

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May Be Averted English Railway Strike LONDON, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 1

In spite of the official announcement that the railway strike has been fixed to commence on Sunday night at midnight, industrial circles are optimistic…

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Motors—cars, Cycles, Tyres, and Sundries Motor Traders

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 4

At a meeting of the executive committee held during the week, the following new members were elected: Car importers' Section.—Kirby…

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Behind the Times Railway Commissioners "Not Doing Their Job"

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 10

'What do we care about trams and [?] demanded Ald. Gilmore at the Redfern Council last night. [?] they tail to more with…

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The Motor in the Countryc the Art of Trouble Hunting Diagnosis by Eliminating Tests PART I.

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 4

THERE probably is no phase of the motor car which has been more discussed and less understood than trouble finding. To the inexperienced…

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Motor Buses Should They Be Taxed?

The Sun · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 9

"The time is fast approaching when the 'bus proprietors will have to pay fees to the municipal councils for the usage of the roads. They will have to…

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At Picturesque Como Anniversary Day Sale Electric Railway Estate

The Sun · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 11

On Anniversary Day there are several big subdivisional auction sales scheduled to take place, and what may be classed aa one of the premier sales…

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Port Hacking, Rowing and Motor Boat Club

The St George Call · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

The next events in the Professional Scullers Shield Competition will be held on the Lilli Pilli course on Anniversary Day, when the ladies of…

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St. George Motor Boat Club

The St George Call · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

The race last Saturday for the Trussed Concrete Trophy was won by Iona (C. Young), from Emma (Anderson & Craven), with the speedier Miss…

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