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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

15,144 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

Our Hat's in the Ring The North Shore Bridge is a Challenge to Young Australia. It Is a Milestone in the National Progress off the Country Will the Government Do the Right Thing?

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 13

On Wednesday, tenders closed for the erection of the North Shore Bridge to span Sydney Harbour. When the gaunt steel body pokes Its fingers into the sky, the old Sydney Harbour…

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Tenders for the Bridge

The Sun · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. Bradfield says that it will take weeks to prepare his report on the bridge tenders to the Minister for Works. It is probable, however, that…

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Main Western Road

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 4

The Premier (Sir George Fuller) has consented to receive a deputation regarding the above on Tuesday week at 2.30 p.m. at his office, Macquarie and…

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Lights Out Girls in a Train

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 11

Two festive young men-Frank Bentiett and Raymond Robertson—were before Mr. Jennings, S.H., at the Newtown Court on Monday, charged with…

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The Bright Side and The Right Road

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 16

What is the use of repining, For where's there's a will there's a To-morrow the sun may be shining,…

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Road Across Blue Mountains Agitation for Reconstruction

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 1

It is gratifying to learn that some concerted action is being taken with regard to the present very bad condition of the Main Western Road, where it…

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Church Militant and the Motorist

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 1

That some members of the church are not only very actively militant, but also intolerant of modern progress, was amply demonstrated to us a few days ago…

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Motored from Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 7

The fire was caused by a spark from a train, and grew rapidly to large dimensions owing to the height of the grass. Immediately word of the outbreak…

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Motoring (Continued From Page 22) Progress in Car Design Continues

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 2

The aim of manufacturers now seems to be to bring out in every new model features which not only add to the beauty of the car, but also give added…

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Motor Cycling

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 10

The "Western Suburbs Motor Cycle Club's quar mile impromptu acceleration test resulted: A. Brown, 3sec (Harley Davidson), 1; L. J. Jarvis, 3½sec. (B.S.A.). 2; H. Gordon, 3sec,…

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COMO Electric Railway Estate

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 4

Very widespread interest has been created by the announcement of the sale of this estate of 169 building allotments. Including some absolute water…

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Stolen Motor Cars Sydney Night Patrol Acting for Insurance Companies

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 3

The frequency of motor car thefts in Sydney has prompted most of the insurance companies to see that they are directly interested in the circumstances…

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Tram Condutor Hurt

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 7

William Mundy, a tram conductor, fell from a tram in Bondi-road yesterday, and fractured his left leg. The Eastern Suburbs Ambulance took him to…

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The Tramp's Story

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 9

Said the tramp, "I'll tell you a story—Not a pleasant one, maybe; For it haunts me at night and daytime—The pictures I always see!…

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Two Disabled Motor Boat Racing Lady Sid Finishes Alone

The Sun · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 5

The Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales held the State championship speed men, which carries with it the Eastway Shield, at Rose Bay yesterday…

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"City Railway Scandal" Policy of Treasurer Rumor of Retirement

The Sun · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 2

"The lackadaisical policy of the Government adopted with regard to the City Railway has become a scandal," declared Mr. O'Halloran,…

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Attempting Motor Record

The Sun · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 2

BRISBANE, Saturday. A. Warnacke. accompanied by J. McGregor, in a side car, left Brisbane G.P.O. at six o'clock to-night in an attempt to lower…

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To Park 1000 CARS Ambitious Motor Project MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 2

A parking area for city motors capable of accommodating 1000 machines is planned by the National Roads Association…

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Bad Roads Motorists Must Pay Emphatic Minister

Evening News · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 8

"The roads must be made better, and the people who break them up will have to pay for it."—Mr. Fitzpatrick…

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Railway Wireless and a Bridge Taree

Evening News · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

Attached to a train which passed through Teree last week was one of the Commissioners' special carriages [?] with wireless…

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