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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

16,644 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

"Half a Road" Council's Adjustment Alderman Benson Disapproves

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 19

For years past the Councils of Prospect and Sherwood and Blacktown have been in communication with regard to the Toongabble boundary between the…

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Federal Roads Grant N.S.W. to Participate? Melbourne Report Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

It is understood here that the New South Wales Government is about to enter into the general arrangement between the States and the…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Tractors For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure CHROMIUM Motor-Car Radiators New Stainless Metal

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 14

No doubt one of the most interesting features at the forthcoming motor show in Sydney will be the chromium-plated radiators and accessories for…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Tractors For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure the Motor Age Starting a Car Saving Wear and Tear

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 15

The clutch of a motor car is intended for starting purposes, and every driver that takes the trouble to master Its several uses, will be well…

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Shires and Towns Shires Win Out. Protest Against Red Tape. Accounting for Main Roads Money

The Land · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 17

The councils, by persistent protest, have freed themselves from red tape which threatened to entangle them. The Main Roads Board, In July last,…

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Killed on the Road Woman and Grandchild Knocked by Car Bailiff in Court

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 8

"I SAW MY FATHER rolling on the road. The little girl was lying about ten yarda from where the car had struck her. After the…

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The Motor the Motor Show of 1927 A Review of the Whole Industry

The Land · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

To-day pedestrians and motorists will mingle together, let us hope without a clash, at the finest and most comprehensive display of motor…

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Burning Off on Railways. (To the Editor.)

The Land · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 16

Sir,—I wish to direct your attention to the cruelty of the Railway Commissioners in allowing their subinspectors to order their gangers to…

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Wheat-growing in Western Riverina. Extension Likely to Follow Railways

The Land · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 16

It is considered probable that it substantial increase in wheatgrowing in the lower half of the western Riverina will result from the provision…

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New General Manager for " Dominion Motors." Captain Roberts' Record

The Land · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

Captain Roberts, the recently appointed General Manager and Director of Dominion Motors Ltd., seems fated to be associated with the Ford…

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Our Railways (By the Publicity Officer.) Misrepresentation of Facts

The Land · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 10

Much publicity has been given by one of the primary producers' associations to a letter 'containing several misstatements regarding railway…

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At the Motor Traders' Show Douglas and Waratah Motor Cycles at Stand 12

Arrow · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 14

To the young motor cycle enthusiast this stand will offer much delight and interest. The new 1927 E.W. Model Douglas, the last word in motor cycles…

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Great Growth of Motor Cycling Useful and Sporting

Arrow · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 14

When the motor cycle first came into existence many thought it was the beginning of the end, as far as the push bikes were concerned. But…

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Motoring Speedway Royal and Motor Show to Combine Attractive Programme : Leading Riders to Compete

Arrow · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 15

To-morrow evening the authorities of the Speedway Royal will work in with the Motor Traders' Association, who are controlling the…

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"Deliberate Fraud" Batch of Railway Cases Offenders of All Classes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 16

The railway fare from Lidcombe to Auburn is twopence Annie Bottomley paid eighteen shillings instead…

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Two Killed Motor Car Capsizes Tragic End to Picnic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 6

When Michael O'Brien, hotelkeeper of Tempe, took his seat behind the steering wheel of his ear on Sunday, November 14, and set forth, with five other men, for a…

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Motoring and Engineering Stranded Desert Motorists Food Dropped by Pilots In Sea of Mud

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 18

Pilots of Royal Air Force aeroplanes have dropped dates and other foodstuffs for stranded passengers in the cross-desert motor-car convoys from Beirut…

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New Motor Works

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

It is understood that 75 acres of land are under offer to the National Motor Works, for the erection of a factory" at Lidcombe…

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Country Cinderallas And Railway Concessions Those Week-End Trips

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 15

Why should jaded city folk be allowed the privilege of cheap week-end fares to country hills and dales, when no such concession is available for those…

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Motorist in Trouble "Nearly Ran Into Gaol"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 4

Frederick Arthur Fisher, at the Parramatta Police Court on Wednesday, admitted having driven a motor car while under the influence of intoxicating liquor…

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