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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

16,644 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 250

Road Making. to the Editor of the Herald

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

Sir,—Under the above heading in to-day's "Herald" Mr. Tonkin, engineer to the Menman Council, is reported as having made the following statement:—…

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Pass It on Let Roads Board Do It Govt. Has No Money

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 19

In view of the Government's decision to take a portion of the Main Roads Board money, what will the board do about Joseph-street?…

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Road to Peace Labor Suggestion Industrial Troubles London, Wednesday, Jan. 12

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 1

Speaking at Falkirk, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Labor M.E., said that it was not by curtailment, but by the extension of the authority of trades…

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Last Night's Weddings Flower Girl and Train Bearers Colorful Floral Schemes Jockey Weds at RANDWlCK

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 17

A DAINTY little flower girl and two train bearers were included in the wedding ensemble of Miss Vera Ingram, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ingram, of "Woodlawn," Chandos Street, North Sydney, which look…

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Blazing Log Blocks Car on Mountain Road Unable to Turn Fight with Flames Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 10

THEIR progress stopped by a burning log stretched across a mountainous road approaching Tawonga, Mr. Atlee Hunt, Public…

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For Women Social Events of Importance the Younger Set Talks of Bridge Menace Varying Opinions But None Hostile

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 16

THE bridge controversy has [?]onted much interest in social circles. Opinions of members of the Younger Sct, who have taken…

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Pruning Knife Stops Bexley's Growth Need for Trams Appeal to Minister

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 6

THAT the doting down of the Arncliffe-Bexley tramway had put the district back 25 years was the statement made by Ald. Todd at…

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Motor Accidents. Two Young Men Killed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 11

Travelling along the Parramatta-road, towards the city, shortly before 11 o'clock last night, a motor cycle, ridden by two young men, crashed into the front of a motor car…

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Motoring News Britain's Recovery. Australian Imports

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

In 1910 Australia imported 50 per cent. of her requirements in motor vehicles from Great Britain. At the end of the war so great had been the effects on the industry's development…

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Country News. Supposed Railway Fatality Uralla

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

Stephen Hogan, 54, a resident of Walch, was found dead near the railway station early this morning. He is supposed to have been run over by a goods train during the night. His…

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Railway Fatality. Lithgow

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

The death occurred yesterday of William Henry Frost, aged 29, of Lithgow, railway guard, who was injured at Cullen Bullen on January 6. It appears that Frost was in…

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You Will Want This Special Motor Section Comprehensive Range

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 13

This is the motor age. We are all interested in cars. If we do not own one we hope to do so. If we own a car motor lore of every…

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Stranded Not Dinkum Oil Four in a Motor Launch Cairns

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 13

Having, mistaken a tin of kerosene for a tin of benzine before leaving Clump Paint, between Cardwell and Innisfall, a family party of four in a…

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Like Gems Glitter of Crown Lands Talk About Leases Finance; Wives; Motor Tax; Schools

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 17

Crown lands-- If they had been as precious as the Crown jewels themselves, stuck all over with diamonds and rubies, they could not have been defended more anxiously…

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Railway Offenders Many Fined for ' Breaches

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 9

Railway offence were responsible for 16 persons being charged at the Parramatta Police Court yesterday. Thirteen appended, and were dealt…

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All Kinds of Trucks at the Big Motor Show

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 9

In the 1027 Motor Traders' annual motor show, which will be opened on Friday, u feature will be the display of almost every known mako of truck…

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Police's Neck to Neck Pursuit Motor Carand Chassis Case for Quarter Sessions

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 9

"If you don't stop, I'll draw my revolver.'' These words work used by Sergeant Bear, of Police Hoad- quarters, on December 27, as he…

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Resumed for Railway £149,765 Awarded

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 9

Mr. Justice Campbell, sitting in Equity yesterday, heard a petition by the trustees of the estate of the late William Roberts, solicitor, of Sydney,…

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Tramway Men's Leaders

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 5

Traway Union official, are holding a conference at, he Trade. Hnll at present. Above ore the executive. Back: E. A. Pooley, V.P., W. Whitfield, tresurer; C. J. Bray, V.-P. Front: A. C. Wharton, secretary, A. W. Bank., president…

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Kyogle Railway A.w.u. and Dismissals

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 5

The recent dismissals of the men who were engaged on the construction of tin railway from Kyogln to Brisbane, owing to the F.dortil…

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