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Railways, roads & transport, 1925

13,896 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 250

Motorship Tourcoing. Sea-speed of 14 Knots

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 4

On her maiden voyage from Norwegian and Continental ports, the new Norwegian-Australia motorship Tourcoing has arrived at Melbourne, From…

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The Territory. Railway Development

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

Commenting on Mr. Theodore's proposal, that instead of concentrating on the standardisation of railway gauges in Australia portion of the scheme should be abandoned…

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Coal for Railways. New Zealand Inquiry. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

A board of inquiry has been set up to report upon the question of the utilisation of New Zealand and other coals on the dominion railways…

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Railway Collision. Departmental Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

A departmental inquiry into the cause of the collision which occurred in the Sydney Station yard near the Redfern tunnel on Wednesday night last was commenced on…

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New Railway. Molong to Dubbo. First Section Opened. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

Molong was en fete to-day upon the occasion of opening the first section of the new railway line from Molong to Dubbo, as far as Yeoval. The section thus opened is 34 miles…

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Bondi Beach Tram Terminus

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 12

A correspondent, in a letter to the "Herald" over the signature of "Disgusted," directs attention to the state of the lavatory at the Bondi Beach tram terminus, and states that…

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St. George Motor Boat Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 12

The St. George Motor Boat Club dccided a nice lor the Vice-Commodore's Cup at Sans Souci on Saturday afternoon, the distance being six miles, or three laps of the course in Kogarah Bay. A very close race…

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Motor Yacht Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 12

Owing to the unfavourable weather on Saturday afternoon the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales postponed the two handicaps for boats steered by ladies. Next Monday members of the Motor Yacht Club…

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Railway Accident. Condition of Patients

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

A splendid recovery from his injuries has been made by Alfred France, the youngest of the passengers injured in the railway colision at Redfern last Wednesday night. When…

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Country News. Motorists Fined. [?] FORBES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

During the last fortnight six motor car drivers have been fined for speeding. One man was fined £10, and had his license cancelled for 12 months, for driving a car while…

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Shortage of Railway Trucks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 11

There is complaint of a serious shortage of railway trucks, and imperative demands are being constantly received from the country. With wheat bringing the present high…

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Sixth Round in Tramway Cricket Rozelle's Waterloo

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 4

The undefeated Parrots met Waverley on Petersham Oval, and suffered their first defeat of the season. A. Gaffney won the loss and sent Rozelle in on a…

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Railways at Cricket

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 4

The second round of the Barrett Cup was concluded on Saturday, the Guards keeping their winning position…

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Railway Smash Cause to be Published

The Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 9

It was stated on behalf of the Railway Commissioners to-day that the official inquiry into the collision outside the Central Railway Station last…

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Motor Speedway Big Maroubra Track Contract Signed

The Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 9

By August next, Sydney people will be able to see motor speed races on what those who are connected with it claim will be one of the best speed…

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Gone Again His Second Motor Bike

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

For the second time in the past few weeks. James Willams [?]ert, of 28 Chestertield Parade, Waverley, has and his motor cycle and side car stolen…

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Theft of a Coat at the Railway Smash

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 5

An echo of the scenes at the Central railway yards on Wednesday night was heard before Mr. Giles Shaw. C.S.M. yesterday…

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Motor Party's Escape Brakes Fail to Act on Bulli Pass Car Overturns Bulli

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

A motor party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. M'Grath and two children, of Sydney, who were on their way to Adelaide, had a sensational…

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Crashed Into Culvert Motor Driver Hurt Two Have Lucky Escape

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

The driver was badly hurt and two passengers had lucky escapes when a car crashed into a culvert in Verdun Street, West Kogarah,…

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Rail and Tram Men and Happenings Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 9

There was keen competition for the election of president of the Dowling Street branch of the institute. Eventually Mr J. J. Castle was declared elected, having…

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