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Railways, roads & transport, 1926

15,962 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 250

Motoring World Car's Value To-day Much Greater Than Pre-war and Far Cheaper

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 9

THE motorist of to-day is receiving the benefits of low cost cars, and it is indeed a tribute to the industry that prices to-day have fallen…

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Motor Registrations

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 10

The following motor vehicles ware registered at the Traffic Department for the week ended January 9:-- Cars, new 352, old 97; motor lorries,…

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Noisy Motorists Police Court Silencers

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

The following convictions for breaches of the traffic regulations were recorded at Ashfield Court:-- George Ezatt, 43, motor driver; for…

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Cloud of Dust Then Came the Smash Motorist Fined

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

At the Ashfield Policy Court, Sydney Nugent Hayes, was fined £10, with £3 8s costs, for dangerous driving in Liverpool-road, Ashfield, on…

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­­­Motoring

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 22

Prospective Buyer: "What's the chief advantage of a light car?" Salesman: "Well, you're not nearly so likely to skittle everybody you…

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The World of Motoring with Special Attention to Motor Cycling Grease Lubrication

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 7

One hears a great deal now about [?]chasis Inbrication and all kinds of ingenious devices are introduced to do away with the trouble and discomfort and…

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An Interesting Motor Show Exhibit

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 7

A 22 H.P. A.J.S. SPORTS MODEL ON VIEW AT P. &. R. WILLIAMS'. LTD., STA[?]D IN THE HORDERN PAVILION, R.A.S. GROUND…

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Wonderful Show of Motor Cars Exhibition Opens What to See and Where to Look for It

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 7

THE R.A.S. grounds ware dedicated to King Motor Car last night. The Motor Show is a wonderful display, which is sure to…

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Minister's Praise Great Motor Show Fine Enterprise

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

AT the touch of a master switch, thousands of lights sprang up in the Durings at the Royal Agricultural Show Ground last night at a…

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Cook's River Tram Footway at Undercliffe

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. Mark Gosling. M.L.A. is in received of the following letter from Mr. W. J. Morris, secretary to the Railway Commissioners:--…

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Wrong Number Plate Motorist Fined Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

Thomas Stephenson, at Newcastle Police Court this morning, was fined [?] with 8. costs, for having driven a motor bus without a correct…

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S. Maitland Railways Working Hours Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

The Engineers, Roilermakers, and Ironworkers Assistants' unions have made combined application to the directors of the South Maitland…

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40 Feet of Flame Motor Car Damaged Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

Simultaneously with the casual throwing of a match on to the "oadway in Hunter Street West this afternoon a line of about 40 feet…

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Stand No. 51, Bennett and Wood, Ltd. Harley-davidson and B.s.a. Motor Cycles

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 15

The centre of attraction at Messrs. Bennett and Wood's stand is the Harley-Davidson, on which L. P. Reynolds established the Australian track…

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Stand No. 40, G. A. Lloyd New Imperial Motor Cycles

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 15

The New Imperial motor cycle has many championship and reliability events to its credit; including the T.T. race in the Isle of Man, the blue…

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Exhibits at the Show Stand No. 23, Neptune Oil Co. Motor Spirit and Oils

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 15

The Neptune Oil Co. has a splendid exhibit of motor spirit and motor oils. A mountain scene model, showing the Bowser pumps flashing, attracted much…

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Stand No. 30, Williams Bros., Ltd. Douglas and Waratah Motor Cycles

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 15

A dozen of the well-known Douglas and Waratah cycles are being shown by Messrs. Williams Bros., Ltd.--both cycles and sidecars. There are…

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Stand No. 21, Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd. Motor Spirits and Oils

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 14

Stand No. 21 is the home of Plume, Kalif, and Mercury motor spirits and Gargoyle motor oils in all grades--a very handsome exhibit, the various oils…

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SYDNEY'S £1,000,000 Motor Show a Great Treat for Motorists

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 14

For the last thing in motor cars visit the great Show of the Motor Traders' Association, opened yesterday at the Royal Agricultural Society's Showground. Never before has such a show been seen in Sydney. Five years have passed since the last was held, and the industry has advanced so rapidly in the meanwhile…

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Stand No. 41, Biden and Roberts Indian and Rudge Motor Cycles

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 15

An interesting exhibit is that of Biden and Roberts at Stand No. 41, as it contains a range of 1926 Indian Jubilee Models as well as the 23…

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