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Railways, roads & transport, 1925

13,896 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 250

"South's Weekly" Gelignites Its Way to Carey's Peak, the Second Highest Mountain in the Commonwealth Most Spectacular Feat Ever Accomplished In History of Australian Motoring By Fred Withers

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 1

A HANDFUL of lunatics comprises the membership list of "Smith's Weekly's" Suicide Club. Two belong to the staff of this paper; a third is Fred. Withers, demon speedster of Dalgety's, Ltd., Sydney; a fourth, the same firm's representative in Newcastle…

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Our Railways Staff and Staff Duties All About Area Duties

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 5

ALL arrangement have been completed for delegating the duties to the new Railway Area Commissioners. A fist of men and their duties, was issued by…

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Motor Notes Lithgow Racing

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 6

The Lithgow Motor Cycle Club's annual road carnival was held over the Harthey circuit of about 37 miles The road was not in good shape. one…

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Railways Union Melbourne Conference Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 3

Delegates representing the Interstate Council of the Australian Railways Union opened their annual Conference at the Unity Hall. Bourke Street, this…

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Newcastle Trams Electrifying Lines. Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 6

Slowly but surely the antiquated [?] train is disappearing from the Creels of Newcastle The latest section of tramline to…

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Newcastle Trams Electrification of Adamstown Line

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 20

The work of electrification of the Adamstown line, between Broadmeadow and Adamstown terminus, has now been completed. Trial runs of the first…

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Motor Yachting St. George Club Handicaps

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 8

At Kogarah Bay, Sans Souci, this afternoon the St. George Motor Yacht Club will hold a motor boat event for the Tooheys' trophy. Although only 12 entries have been received it…

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A City Traffic Problem Underground Trams Move in City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 1

A definite move is being made in the City Council with a view to arrangements being come to with the Government for the…

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Motors and Motoring the Modern Motor Engine Some Recent Improvements How Power and Speed Are Increased Part I.

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 13

The motor engine of to-day does not differ materially in external appearance from one built, say, 12 months ago, so that the casual observer might be…

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Motors and Motoring Tyre Construction a New Form Evolved Dunlop's Latest Patent

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 14

One of the most interesting tyre patents of recent years is covered by a specification for which the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., England, are…

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Motors and Motoring Record Keeping for Motor Vehicles The Controlograph a Unique Invention

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 16

One of the many difficulties with which the motor transport owner has to contend, lies in keeping an accurate check on the movements of his vehicles…

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Control of the Railways Work for New Officers "Close Personal Touch"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 7

The Railway Commission wishes to introduce to tho public the principal men of its area staffs. "The basis of the new system of…

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Motor Cycling Club Doings Northern Suburbs M.C.C. 24-Hour Reliability Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 17

The Northern Suburbs Motor Cycle Club will conduct a 24-hour reliability trial on February 14 and 15 over a course leading through Katoomba,…

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Motors and Motoring Anniversary Day Carnivals British Motor-cycles Triumphant A.J.S. and Douglas Wins

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 17

On Monday last, Anniversary Day, several motor-cycle racing carnivals were hold throughout the State, and St these furnished outstanding evidence…

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Notable Sydney Wedding Miss Percival Flight by Aeroplane Palm Beach the Happy Haven Hatherell—campbell

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1925 · page 2

A pretty evening wedding was celebrated at St. Clement's Church, Mosman, on January 8, the officiating clergyman being Rev. C. T. L…

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Tram Hits Car

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1925 · page 7

A collision occurred last night at Centennial Park gates between a car driven by James A. Lyons, of Bondi, and a city-bound, tram. The…

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Sunday Times Motor Section New Essex Record Over Long Run

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1925 · page 8

Beating the time of the Sunset Limited crack Southern Pacific train between El Paso and San Antonio (U.S.A.). by a margin of 26 minutes…

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Motor Traders' Association a Prosperous Year

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1925 · page 8

The annual address of the president of the Motor Traders' Association tells of a year of progress. Some extracts: On December 31 last there were…

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Sunday Times Special Motor

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1925 · page 8

Each Sunday on this page the Sunday Times will publish the route and instructions for a special motoring tour. This feature is the consequence of arrangements with the National Roads and Motorists' Association. The tours will cover a wide range, and the…

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Motor Smash Brakes Fail; Car Turns Turtle

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1925 · page 1

A motor accident caused by the jamming of the gears occurred yesterday afternoon, in Harrow-road, Bexley. The driver, Daniel Mansell…

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