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Railways, roads & transport, 1925

13,896 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 250

Stolen Motor-cars More Protection From Law Safer Year Promised

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 15

Figures were recently published showing that in 1924 motor vehicles to the number of 226 were stolen from the streets of Melbourne, and 572 from…

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Old Story The Open Door Squabble on Tram

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 15

Intervening because of a disagreement between two tramway passengers -- one insisted that the door be kept closed, and the other insisted that…

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The Country Wrecked the Luncheon Absent-minded Motorist MUDGEE

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 11

A motoring party had a unique experience at Bylong, when engine trouble developed. The car was run on a strip of grass…

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For Building Railway Boilers

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

These extensive new workshops at Chullora are nearing completion…

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Round Australia a Motor Cycle Goody at Newcastle Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 6

W Goody, of Perth, who is riding [?]d Australia on [?] p motor cycle arrived at Newcastle yesterday. He has completed 5400 miles out of…

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Giant Motorships

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 3

Plans for constructing two new motor liners, which would be the largest motor-driven vessels afloat, are now being prepared for the Shipping Board,…

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Rail and Tram Men and Happenings a Good Record

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. William Simon Scully, safe working examiner, attached to the start of the Railway and Tramway Institute, is at present on annual leave, and will begin…

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Insurance on Motor Cars Rates Increased 30 Per Cent

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 9

It was announced yesterday by the Accident Underwriters' Association of New South Wales, that, as from February 1, the insurance rates for motor…

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Railway Hide and Seek Sunday Sport at The Central the Express Comes in

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 4

Sunday is ordinarily a day of rest but for those who desire a little Sabbath exercise without indulging in the temptations of the beaches or the…

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Motorists' Charges

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 4

Sir,--Your correspondent, "Lizzie," considers that the whole of the Customs duties levied on imported cars should be spent on the roads of the…

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Novel Motor Ship Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 3

The owners of a motor ship have just had a novel dispute with the crew. Having no stokers on board, the seamen were ordered to carry coals…

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Writ Over Bridge

The Sun · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 7

The Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) said to-day that Dr. Bradfield had not been able to enlighten him very much concerning the writ which had been…

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A Council Breeze Troronto Railway Bridge; Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 6

There was a little ''breeze'' at the meeting of Lake Macquarie Shire Council, yesterday. and it will came about when a general carrier and…

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Good Roads Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 5

''Carrington roads are in a good state of repair,'' said Alderman McGregor 'Carrington Council meeting last night…

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Railway Bridge at the Spit Manly Makes a Move

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 4

Aldarman Keile brought forward an important motion in the Manly Council last night, the object of which was to obtain a high…

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Overhead Bridge Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 5

Mr. J. M. Badleley, M.L.A., informed Carrington Council by letter to-night, that the Minister had refused to grant the request of the Council…

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Parramatta-road Repairs

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 10

The stretch of road from Sydney to Parramatta, between the Carlingford railway crossing and Granville, which was regarded as one of the worst on the…

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Are There [?] The Bridge Resumption

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 11

The Premier's Department [?] North [?]…

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Engine Fails. Goods Train Delayed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 14

The engine of a goods train failed early yesterday morning at Cheltenham, between Beocroft and Epping. The train was delayed there for an hour. No delay, however, was…

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Dangerous Bridge Kahibah Complaint Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 6

''If you want to soe some bad calverts, come out to Catherine Hill Bay.'' said Cr. Marks at a meeting of Lake Macquarie Shire Council yesterday…

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