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Railways, roads & transport, 1925

13,896 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 250

St George Motor Boat

The St George Call · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 4

To-morrow, Saturday, the usual fortnightly race will be held over the Club course, for Toohey's trophy at present held by the Emma, who is going…

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Motor Car on Fire. Picture Films Burnt

The Propeller · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

When Vincent, Beer's car was destroyed by fire, on the Prince's Highway, Rockdale, last Friday, films worth nearly £2000 also went up in smoke. Beer…

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Fines at Manly Dangerous Motor Driving

The Labor Daily · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

Scarcely a court day goes by at Manly that a motorists is not called upon to answer to sonic charge in connection with the Traffic Act…

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Rail and Tram Men and Happenings Ambulance Work

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

First-aid workers throughout the service will have noted with pleasure that 1924 stands out as a record in the corps' history, which goes…

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Motor Yachting Championship Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 8

The following arrangements have been made for to-morrow's championship meetings:-- Championship of New South Wales and East way Shield.--First Heat (3 p.m.) : Miss Aussie,…

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Motor Traders Leaders Elected

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

At the council meeting of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W. the following leaders were elected for 1925:-- President, Mr. C. C. AVillsford;…

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Finance Scheme for Railways Ministers Considering

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

The proposals of the Royal Commission of the State Railways for giving the Railway Commissioners independent financial control, and the…

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Bridge Queries

Evening News · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 8

S. E. J. [?]Roseville): You are quite high The problem appeared in the "Evening" of march 14 of last [?] I had forgotten it…

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Motors and Motoring National Roads and Motorists' Association Recent Activities

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 15

During the week ended Wednesday, January 28, 83 new members joined the National Roads and Motorists' Association, bringing the total…

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Found Dead in Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 18

Joseph Felig, a commercial traveller, of Sydney, was found dead in a railway carriage of a train which had just arrived at Casino from Seymour last night…

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A Road Race Champion

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 6

Stewart Williams on his 23 h.p. A.I.S., winner of the road race championship of New South Wale, all powers). He also holds the Australian Championship under h.p. He is shown wearing both his championship sashes…

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The Bridge. Preliminary Work. Steady Progress

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 17

As the preliminary work for the Sydney Harbour Bridge advances at Dawes Point and Milson'a Point, the interest ot the mnny thousands of people who cross the harbour…

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In Preparation for the Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 18

CLEARING THE APPROACHES AT DAWES POINT…

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Death in Train Porter's Discovery at Casino

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 1

A man, whom the police believe to be Joseph Seliq, a commercial traveller, employed by J. McEwan and Co., boot manufacturer, of…

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Train to Moss Vale. Time-table Altered

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 18

According to the railway time-table the train for Moss Vale leaves Sydney daily at 4.12 p.m. The fact, however, that there is an alteration which provides for the…

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Train Law Puzzle Third-class Passenger Who Travelled First

Evening News · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 3

The case of Mr. George [?] talior of Harvest road[?] has been the subject of [?] a great many London railway have [?]…

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First Aid Men On Railways and Tramways

Evening News · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 8

The New South Wales Railways and Tramways has an Ambulance Corps, the effective strength of which is now 9328…

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Train Dashes Into Workers One Seriously Hurt Another Jumps Clear Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 1

Near Wilton Station yesterday morning James Mutt. a railway painter received severe injuries Mutt and a fellow workman Alfred Young were…

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St. Marys Council Abolition of Wards. Time Elapsed for Demand of Poll. Extra Rate for Western Road

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 4

The monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held in Tuesday evening (instead of Monday, on account of the holiday). There were present:—The…

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Motor Cycle Races

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

Western Suburbs Motor Cycle Club will hold their next race meeting on Belmore Park Speedway on Saturday, 21 st February. Tenders for rights are…

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