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Railways, roads & transport, 1924

15,144 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

Mere Money No Consideration in North Shore Bridge Newcastle

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 8

"That this branch of the Australian Society of Patriots is of the Opinion that the contract for the building of the North Share Bridge…

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Cheery Punters I Day at Gosford Train Wouldn't Go

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

The average follower of horse racing is an optimist. It was [?] heavily when the first special left Central Station for Gosford…

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Great Northern Road. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 14

Sir,—I desire to bring to your notice some inaccuracies which occurred in reports of the trip made by a Parliamentary party over the proposed northern road. The party, including…

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Berowra to Brooklyn Road. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 11

Sir,—On reading in to-day"Herald" an article on the abovem, it struck me that it would open up one of our beauty spots, and so give pleasure to hundreds, and at present…

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Road Grants. Delays in N.S.W. the State Blamed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 12

Strong exception has been taked [?] Minister for Federal works and Railways (Mr. Stewart) to the reiterated statements by the New South Wales Minister for Local…

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To-day's Motor Note

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 11

Spring shackles are often neglected. When the lubrication [?] become clogged oil or grease to presented from reaching just…

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In the Gales Little Motor-ship Inaha's Voyage

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 4

It is believed that the [?] motor ship lnaha, bound from Singapore to Sydney, had struck the full force of the [?] gales…

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Motor Drivers Must Not Drink

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 4

"People who drive motor cars must keep sober," said the Magistrate, Mr. Camphin, to Alexander James Blackwood. 33. m. manufacturer, at the…

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Six Injured Tram Hits 'Bus Newcastle Smash Newcastle

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 8

Six persons were injured as the result of a collision between a motor 'bus and a tram at Broadmeadow to-day. The injured are.—…

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"All Out Here!" the Tram Cry Mr. Doran's Guile

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 9

Mr. E. J. Doran (Tramway Traffic Manager) attended the Randwick Council meeting last night to hear complaints regarding the…

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Motoring Notes Lady Sid is Champion Motor Yacht

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 15

On Saturday the motor yacht championship of N.S.W., which carries with it the Eastway Shield, was won by Mr. J. W. Thorneycroft's Lady Sid. In the…

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Strike Seniority Lists. Protest by Tramwaymen

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 4

Officials of the N.S.W. Tramway Employees' Association will comprise a deputation to wait on the N.S.W. Railway Commissioners as soon as a date can be…

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Broken Hill-condobolin Railway. Another Start to be Made

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 7

The N.S.W. Works Department has issued instructions to re-start work on the construction of the Broken Hill-Condobolin railway. Arrangements are being…

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Railway Seniority Lists. Gradings Reduced

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 12

According to Mr. J. Maclay, Secretary of the Federated Ironworkers' Assistants' Union, the New South Wales Railway Commissioners have not kept faith with…

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Nationalisation of Irish Railways. Labor's Far-Reaching Plans

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 14

Details of the Bill just introduced into the Irish Parliament by the Labor Party, "to provide for the acquisition by the State of railways in the Irish Free State,…

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Record Motor Ship Order

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 7

The latest list of undertakings to be assisted under the British Trade Facilities Act includes the construction at Govan of 19 motor vessels for the Bank…

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Electric Motor. Its Great Advantage to Industry

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 11

Development is the prime factor in the promotion of progress. The athlete is constantly developing his physical strength and control of…

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Collision. Tram and Lorry. Accident in Adelaide. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 14

A collision occurred this afternoon at a city intersection between a tramcar and a big motor lorry. Both vehicles were empty, and, although they sustained considerable damage,…

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Motoring. [?]Uccessful Record Attempt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 16

Messrs. C.F. Sonderson and B.W. Webb had the misfortune to meet with very heavy rain while engaged on an attempt to break the Brisbane to Sydney [?] cord in a [?]anxhall car. Mr. Webb, who has [?]…

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Tasmanian Motor Cycling. Disney's Two Championships. Launceston, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 16

The carnival organised by the Northern Tasmanian Motor Cycle Club, which commenced at Longford on Saturday, was concluded to-day with the following results:—…

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