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Railways, roads & transport, 1925

13,896 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Fairfield Train

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 14

"Always Late" wants to know: -- I noticed with pleasure several letters in the press in reference to the late arrival of the 8.2 a.m. train…

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Annangrove Road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., has received the following letter from Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local Government:—"I am in receipt of your…

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Road to Eastwood

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 5

The preparatory work (on paler) for a concrete road from Hooker's corner. Hornsby, to the shire —boundary, near Eastwood, is being pushed forward. A…

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Parramatta Road Bad Patch Under Reconstruction A Relief to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

That stretch of Parramatta-road, between Berry-street and the level railway crossing at Granville, unanimously voted the worst between Sydney and Penrith…

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In Three Weeks Main Roads Board

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 15

The two members of the Main Roads Board who are to assist the chairman (Mr. Garlick), will not be known for three weeks…

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Fall From a Train. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 10

Thomas Martin, 17, of Well-street, Middle Brighton, died yesterday as a result of injuries received when he fell from a train near Ripponlea Station…

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Better Roads? New Type Blocks a Sydney Invention

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 8

A NEW type of paving-block, which is claimed to be far superior to the present wood block, is on view at 307 George-street. City…

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Mountain Road and Metal Problem Hint to Councils

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 9

The Great Western-road, from Springwood on to Katoombs, and from there to Medlow Bath, Black heath, and Mount Victoria, is in a…

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They Do Not Stay at Home Many Travellers by Train

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 7

THERE has been a very noticeable increase in interstate train traffic during the past week. Just to the Government propaganda a little…

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Nearly a Bad Smash Open Railway Gates Motor Truck's Escape Bathurst

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 5

Mr. F. Howard, of Stewart Street, whilst driving a oneston truck from Capertec last night. had an unenviable experience…

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Head Struck by Bridge Pillar Bandsman's Fatal Accident En Route to Sydney. Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

A SHOCKING fatality occurred on the first division of the Townsville mail train, just before reaching Bundaberg, on Saturday…

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Lorry Capsize Collision with Tram

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 9

AS the result of a collision with a stream tram in Access-street, Sana Souci, las night, a motor lorry containing two adults and…

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Railway Reform. High Fares Could Be Reduced Pre-war Tickets Iv

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 9

Later, in the report the Royal Commissioners return to the necessity for a review of railway fares…

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Railway Change Mr. Goode Promoted

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 5

Mr. C. J. Goode. Superintendent of Railway Goods Traffic, on account of reorganisation, will no take charge of goods rolling stock distribution, in…

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Motor Fatality. Broken Wind Screen. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 9

A most remarkable accident occurred on the road between Ouse and Strickland at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, when Michael Jones, aged 58 years, of Plenty, received an injury…

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Tramway Men's Wages. Terth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 5

The Government, which added 6d a day to the wages of railway men from January 1, has decided to give the tramwa men the same increasefrom the same date…

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Motor-paced Handicap

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 6

Frank Corry, the champion motor-pace follower, and his pacemaker, Marie Antonucci, who have raced successfully in Melbourne during the past few weeks, will arrive in Sydney this morning, and will compete…

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Knocked Down by Motor Car

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 10

Thomas Patterson, aged 5O years, died at Sydney Hospital yesterday from the effects of injuries which no received on December 17, when he was knocked down by a motor…

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Motor Lorries As 'Buses. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 8

Sir,—The growing practice of motor lorry drivers who constitute themselves bus proprietors at week-ends and on holidays is a menace to public safety against which the Motor…

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Sydney-melbourne. Heavy Railway Traffic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 8

The Railway Commissioners pointed out yesterday that the interstate shipping dispute and the consequent tying up of interstate vessels had resulted in a very large increase…

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