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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

16,644 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 250

Fatal Motor Collision. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 13

A motor truck, containing eight people, collided with a taxi on the New Brightonroad, and Mrs. Boon died from the injuries she received. The others were not seriously…

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Shipbuilding. Motor Ship Construction. London, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 15

The continued vogue of shipping fitted with internal combustion engines is revealed by Lloyd's shipbuilding returns, showing that of a total world tonnage under construction on…

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Car Overturned. Motorist Killed. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 15

At 5.30 p.m. on Monday, about two miles from Strathalbyn, in the Adelaide hills, Mr. Arthur Thomas Goodenough, 48, of Seventh-avenue, St. Peters, was killed in a motor…

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Complaint Against Motorists. Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 16

In a letter to the Tarro Shire Council, the Rev. H. T. McGowan complained of the nuisance caused by motor cars at Hexham, and asked that steps should be taken to abate…

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Motoring Enjoyment of Inspection And a Little Motor History

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 39

The opening of the Sydney Motor Show, which is to take place on Friday, is an important event in the motor calendar of this State, and during the succeeding week all those who are in any way…

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Compensation City Railway Case Judge's Order

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 13

An order was made to-day by Mr. Justice Campbell on the petition of the trustees of the estate of William Roberts, late of Sydney, for investment of…

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Motor Age Perils of Traffic Grave Problems

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 17

The alarmed and alarming report published by the General Purposes Committee of the London County Council entirely endorses the remarks often…

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Be Alert! Motor Mishaps Coroner's Warning

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 15

Users of the road must exercise care. The lorry driver, although travelling at a fast pace, had the right of way…

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Motor Ships Popular

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 12

Lloyd's shipbuilding returns show that of the total world tonnage, 1,933,000, under construction up to December 31, motor ships represent…

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Motor Traders Join Speedway Royal Saturday's Programme

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

An unusual amalgamation of interests has been affected by the management of the Speedway Royal and the committee of the Motor Traders' Association…

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Will Visit Australia Girl Motor Racer London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 1

Viotel Cordery the girl antomobile raver, has announced the schedule of her drive round the world. The trip will begin in February and…

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Warning to Motorists Bankstown Fatality

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 5

"In view of the great number of motor accidents at the present day, the greatest care should be exercised by all read-users." commented the…

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The Up-to-date Garage at Great Motor Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

At the coming Motor Show, under the [?] of the Motor Traders Asse[?]tion of N.S.W. the garage man has by [?] means been overlooked. He…

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Broke Own Record Motorist's Feat Dash of 504 MILES

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 1

The motor record between Auckland and Wellington (N.Z.) has been broken by 1 hour and 15 minutes. The feat was performed by Norman…

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Help for the Motorist-- Removing Rain Stains

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

OFTEN times a ear-owner, who generally prides himself on the manner in which lie keeps his ear,…

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Motor Racing Speedway Tragedies Action Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council yesterday references were made to the Maroubra Speedway smash on Saturday night…

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WESTERN-ROAD. Work of Reconstruction. Main Road Board's Plan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 10

In its work of reconstructing the Great Western-road, the Main Roads Board has undertaken a tremendous task. The first section is the Lapstone deviation, which has been…

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Motor Traction Indispensable to the Merchant The Economic Value of Good Roads Judicious Expenditure Taxpayers' Money Essential

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 4

At the present moment the subject of most vital importance to all motorvechicle owners is that of National and State highways. Without a proper…

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Road Agreement. "Obstinate Refusal." Other States Participate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 7

The National Roads and Motorists' association has been advised officially by telegram from the Federal Minister for Works and Railways that the read agreements…

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State of the Roads. the King's Highway Sydney to Melbourne Route a Special Report by the N.r.m.a. Big Volume of Motor Traffic

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 11

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department reports that a big volume of motor traffic from Sydney to Melbourne continues to go by way of Canberra, Coom[?], and Cann River—this being the King's Highway…

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