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Railways, roads & transport, 1926

15,962 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Railway Men's Wages No Overlapping Awards

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 7

In a statement defining the position of the Australian Hallways Union in relation to the Arbitration Court and to State wage-fixing tribunals, the…

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Brisbane-kyogle Railway Unforeseen Extras Surprising Figures Demands on Two States Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

Years [?], it seems, an enthusiastic Federal Government decided, for military transportation purposes, to unify the railway gauge…

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Railway Deliveries

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 9

Following the introduction of the 44-hour week the Railway Department announces that, commencing on Monday next, 11th inst., the hours for the…

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Woman Motorist Gaoled Year for Killing Cyclist and Child

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 9

Found guilty of [?]omicide in England recently, a woman motorist, Mrs. Jean Brown, aged 32, the wife of a retried farmer living at Eyemouth,…

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World's Largest Overseas Motor Market Britain to Fight in Australia Exit America?

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 3

THE Bean Company hat decided to follow the Ford Company to Australia. Mr. Jack Bean said recently that it has been decided…

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"Don't Load Trams" Secretary's Warning Against Compensation

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 1

A warning against the overpayment of compensation, at the expense of better conditions and wages of tramway employees, to…

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Kyogle Railway Reply to Mr. Lang Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 11

In reply to statements by Mr. Lang, Premier of New South Wales, regarding the construction of the Kyogle railway, the Prime Minister. Mr. Bruce…

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The First Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 10

Sir, -- In the cable which appeared in your issue last Monday, announcing the death of Mrs. Reginald Dykes-Marshall, it is stated that it was her…

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Curtailed Hours Goods at Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 11

In connection with the introduction of the 44-hour week, the Railway Department announces that, commencing on Monday, the hours for the receipt…

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Goulburn Motor Cycle, Club Goulburn

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the Goulburn Motor Cycle Club a satisfactory report was submitted. Reference was made to the revival…

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Motor Boating N.s.w. Representative

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 12

Mr. J. W. Breckenridge, of Wallambra, who won the 151 c.l.p.a. motor boat championship of Australia on Port Jackson a year ago with…

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Motors and Motoring Detection by Their Sound Worn or Damaged Car Parts How the Ear Locates Them

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 13

We have all or us at one time or another, ran across the type of driver who, heedless of all around him, listens intently to the engine the whole…

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Correspondence Circular Quay Parking Station (To the Motor Editor.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 14

Sir, -- Motor owners and others deeply concerned in the problem of traffic congestion will no doubt be interested to learn that fairly satisfactory…

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Motors and Motoring a New Hupmobile a Six Cylinder Car Now on Sale in Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 15

Since the first Hupmobile car was produced, many years ago, the name of Hupmobile has been synonymous with the highest class of American car…

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Motors and Motoring Maroubra Speedway To-day's Match Trophies for Competition Anniversary Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 14

This afternoon, on the Maroubra Speedway (admission costs a modest shilling), in addition to the usual Saturday afternoon stunts and practices…

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Motors and Motoring N.r.m.a. Recent Activities

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 16

The new members who joined the N.R.M.A. during the week ended January 7, 1926, number 136; including 13 women and 123 men motorists, whilst…

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Portable Radio Motorist's Experiences

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 16

A prominent Sydney motorist was in Katoomba yesterday with a portable radio Bet the size of a small portmanteau, and weighing only 35lb. He…

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Motor Cycling Odds and. Ends M.C.C. OF N.S.W. Six-day Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 17

Of the 37 motor cyclists who entered for this year's Six-day Reliability Trial conducted by the Motor-Cycle Club of New South Wales, on December 26 to…

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South Maitland Railway Stop-work Meeting Postponed Cessnock

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 17

As a result of a telegram from the executive of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association, the local branches of the association have…

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State of the Roads Good Trips to the West N.r.m.a. Road Bulletin

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1926 · page 10

Latest information is always available of all roads in New South Wales, and also regarding the main Interstate roads. Ring BW 1201, or call at 26 Grosvenor Street before leaving on your tour, and get the latest information about the roads,…

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