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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

15,962 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 250

Bridge. Remarkable Hands

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

A WEEK or two ago I wrote on the subfect of the best kone I has ever [?]ls, and suggesicd that I should Itke to hear the expertence of others…

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Bridge Over the Murrumbidgee

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 7

In connection with the proposed bridge over the Murrumbidgee river to Euroley from Yanco, the Minister for Works has notified the…

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To Raise Money for Roads

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 7

In the opinion of the Ashfield Council the imposition of a special rate is preferable to the borrowing of money for the financing of road…

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After Smashes Glass on Roads Sup. Turbet's Action

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 10

Last week the "News dress special attention to many cases where, after motor car smashes, glass was left [?] on the roads…

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Shire Affairs Should be a National Road

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

The Tweed Shire Council has decided to ask the Local Government Department, the Main Roads Board, and the Commonwealth Government…

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"Evening News" Motorists' Guide Conducted by E. C. CRANE, Special Motoring Correspondent. Pull in Selfish Drivers Holding Centre of Road

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 9

There in a growing tendency on the part of nearly all drivers—not only motor drivers—to neglect that portion of the Traffic Act which provides…

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Skidding Cars Methods of Control The Greasy Road

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

Motor-drivers should remember that the worse the road the more necessity for procaution to be taken against [?]dding. There is an…

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New Customs-house. at Milson's Point. Material for the Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 4

An innovation for which the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is responsible is the establishment at Milson's Point of a Customs-house. The new branch of the greatest…

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Last Year and This Dearness of Money North Shore Bridge Effect

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 3

[?] and Goyear's report for the year last:-- On reviewing the year now closing these ean be little doubt that it has not…

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Wedged Between Trams Motor Car Driver in Critical Condition

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

The driver of a motor car which was wedged between two trams in Enmore Road. Enmore shortly before 11 o'clock last night,…

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Train Coach Bolts Engine in Pursuit a Lively Experience Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 1

Passengers by the Cleveland train had a hair-raising experience this afternoon, when a passenger coach bolted from Manly…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars and Motor Cycles For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure NEVER— The Care of the Tractor "Don'ts" for Owners

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

Drive your tractor as through it were a racing motor-car on Brooklands track—it will, knock-it to pieces in double quick times:…

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How the Bridge Will Be Built Mighty Engines and Tons of Steel

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 8

SINCE the shipping strike ended, rapid progress has been made with the building of the Sydney Harbor Bridge workshops at…

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Tragedies of the Holidays Fatal Accidents on the Road and in the Water Many Deaths by Drowning

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 4

The [?] of the hollidays were, as usual at this season of the year, painfully marred by serious, and in some instances fatal accidents on the road…

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The Motorists Maroubra To-morrow Six Days' Trial

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 12

THOSE who love motor racing are delighted at the hold it bus gained in Australia. Where, but a year or two ago, it was hardly…

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Motorists' Death

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 12

Motorists in all parts of Australia were distressed to hear of the death of Mr. Leo J. Salmon, of Salmon's Motors, and of Mr. Albert E. Vaughan, of the…

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Our Railways a weekly budget of Information, Replies to Criticism, Statements of Policy, and General Comment, direct from the office of the Railway Commissioners to readers of "The Land." Questions and inquiries are cordially invited. A Visitor's Praise

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 13

It is well within the memory of those who take an interest in the State railways that, just over twelve months ago, a Royal Commission…

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Motor Fire Engine for Mittagong

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

The municipal council and members of the fire brigade are hopeful that the Board of Fire Commissioners will arrange this year…

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The Motor Long Motor Lorries. Weighing Problem. The Editor "The Land."

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 7

Dear Sir.—Referring to the notes that have appeared in your columns regarding the weighing of long motor lorries, it is interesting to…

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Desert Transport Camels Superseded The Day of the Motor

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 9

Camel trains which from the dawn of civilisation have been supreme for desert transportation, are giving way to the motor, vehicle, Motor-lorries…

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