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Railways, roads & transport, 1926

15,962 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 250

Guyra-dorrigo Railway. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 12

Commenting on the Information that it is the intention of the Public Works Committee to take evidence on the Guyra Dorrigo railway early in the new year, Mr. D. H…

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Motoring World Close Up of Speedometer Keep It Working Correctly You May Need It Any Day

The Sun · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 8

The little circular clock arrangement on the dash of every car which registers the mileage and the speed, is little…

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MOTORING 1926 in the Motor World Advance Information on the Fashions for 1926 What Car Builders Are Sending to Australia

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 22

CHANGES HAVE BEEN a yearly feature with the motor world for so long that one would think car builders would…

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N.S.W. Railway Frauds Authorities Don't Know How Much Is Missing

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 9

RECORDS OF N.S.W. Criminal courts during the past four years prove that the Railway Commissioners, in reality the taxpayers, have been robbed of many thousands of pounds. EVIDENCE, LEADING to the conviction and imprisonment for…

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The World of Motoring with Special Attention to Motor Cycling Motor Cycle Test

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 8

[?] Miles Six Day's Trial.--10 the fifth annual six day's trial conducted by the Moro Cycle Club of New South Wales there were 36 entries and out of that…

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Motor Yachting St. George Handicaps

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 10

At Kogarah Bay this afternoon the St. George Motor Yacht Club will hold a general handicap race for the rear-commodore's trophy, distance six miles (three laps). The handicaps are:--…

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Motor Accessories Well-known House

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 12

Amongst the leading automotive accessory firms of Sydney is that of Westcott, Hazell, and Co., Ltd., of 245 Castlereagh Street. The managing…

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Motors and Motoring Motor Cycling 100 m.p.h. at Maroubra Reynolds Fine Ride on Harley Davidson

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 13

On Saturday last, at Maroubra Speedway, it was announced by the officials that Cecil Brown, riding an Indian motor cycle in the Golden…

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Vauxhall's New Owners General Motors Venture

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 12

A few weeks ago cables were received in Sydney to the effect that the General Motors Corp. of Detroit, U.S.A., had obtained the control of…

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No! This Is Not Sydney Motor Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 11

The above is a picture of the recent Automobile Equipment Show at the Coliseum, New York. Sydney Show, which opens on January 15, will not be as large as this, but it will be no infant, either. At least 53 different makes of cars will be on view…

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Motors and Motoring the Cord in Tyres Where the Cotton Comes From Goodyear's Experiments

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 11

Most people know that a rubber tyre is not made entirely of rubber--that a considerable amount of cotton fabric goes into it for reinforcement…

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Motors and Motoring Morris Cars Keeping Them in Tune Useful Booklet

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 12

"A stitch in time saves nine" is an old adage which is as applicable to motor cars as it is to garments, and Messrs. Williams Bros., Ltd., of…

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A Radio Camp For Motorists in Burragorang Valley

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 12

"The Burragorang Valley is truly a campers' paradise," writes J. W. Robins, "and undoubtedly, when the road is carried through to "Wentworth Falls,…

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Excess Railway Fares

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 8

Sir,--May I ask for space to briefly direct attention to the practice of fines or charges levied by the Railway Commissioners on unfortunate passengers…

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Motor Cycling Jarvis Wins

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 14

At the Sports Ground last night. Les Jarvis, manager of the Penrith Speedway, on a Beardmore Precision machine, won the three miles motor cycle event, defeating F. Jeans ([?]…

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Hit by 'Buses Tramways Suffer Holiday Crowds

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 9

The new year certainly showed what it could do in the way of fine weather yesterday, but there was a marked faliing-off in the…

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Motoring Road Guide for Drivers N.R.M.A's Latest Bulletin for the North, South, East, & WEST

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1926 · page 7

The following latest - road bulletin was issued by the N.R.M.A. This great association is daily becoming more popular, and is doing remarkable work. The grand total of members stands now at just on 12,000, and since January 1, 1925, close on 8000 new members have been enrolled…

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Hit with Beer Bottle Tram Conductor Abused

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1926 · page 1

Because William Henry [?] a tram conductor, of Grove-street, St. Peters, asked two foul-mouthed men to leave his car yesterday morning, one of…

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Historic Link Governor Fitzroy's Daughter Dies Mother Turned Sod of Sydney's First Railway LONDON

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1926 · page 7

The death is announced at Keswick, of Mrs. Reginald Dykes-Marshall, aged 83. Her mother was the only daughter of Sir Charles…

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Busy Trams

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 January 1926 · page 7

The official tramway report for the Christmas and New Year's holidays shows that there was an increase of passengers on practically every line…

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