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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

16,644 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250

Roads Board

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 10

"Strathfield" supports Mr. Lang:--The wail of the N.R.M.A. with regard to Mr. Lang's alleged "grab" of the Main Roads Board revenue will…

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Closing of Bridge

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 13

The Railway Department advised that from january [?] the overbridge at Elizabeth-street, Ashfield. will be closed for demolition purposes in…

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Motorist Fined. Race on Parramatta-road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 8

Cecil Brown, of Darlinghurst, was proceeded against at the Trafile Court yesterday on an information which charged bim with having raood on his motor cycle anainst another motor…

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Duke's Special Train

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 10

It is expected that the Royal train on which the Duke and Duchess of York will travel in New South Wales will be even more gorgeous than that…

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Taxation and Better Roads

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 41

The iniquitous proposals of the N.S.W. Stale Government to lay hands on the revenue of the Main Roads Board have already been explained in these columns. Below we publish the communications received from the National. Roads and Motorists' Association—the first the copy of a letter despatched on December…

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Harbor Bridge ---North Side

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

The North Shore approaches to the Harbor Bridge, described in the article in ' The Daily Telegraph" yesterday, as they will appear when the bridge is built…

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New Bridge at Ashfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 9

The Railway Department notifies that, as from January 6, the overbridge at Elizabethstreet. Ashfield, will be closed for demolition purposes. The Liverpool-road overbridge has…

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Perth to Sydney Pontiac Six Arrives Out-back Motor Roads

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 3

THE first Pontine Six to be delivered in Australia by General Motors Ltd. has the unique distinction of being also the first Pontine to cross Australian…

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Pleasure Trip by Aeroplane. To Canberra and Back

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 13

The establishment of a daily aeroplane service to Canberra will come, no doubt, with the ofllclal occupation of the Federal capital, and one, can easily foresee the time when…

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Meatheringham and Bridge Must Vacate Houses

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 10

That Sydney Harbor Bridge work was held up beceuse of a tardy tenant of premises in Burton-street, North Sydney, was…

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Alderman's Body Decapitated Found on Railway Struck by Mail Train Byron Bay

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

A sensation was caused to-day when it was learned that the body of Ald. M. Stapleton, of Mullimbimby, was found on the railway…

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Main Western Road. Wentworth Falls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 14

The state of the Main Western-road between Lawson and Linden, and for a length between Wentworth Fails and Lawson is the subject of bitter complaints…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge. Increased Wages for Constructional Workers

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 18

Members of the Boilermakers' Society and the Federated Ironworkers' Association engaged on work connected with the Sydney Harbor Bridge will benefit by an…

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The Bridge. First Panel Completed. the Traffic Problem

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 13

The construction of the harbour bridge is proceeding expeditiously, and it is expected that it will be completed within the contract time of six years…

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Road Fund Grab Would Shame Ned Kelly

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 11

Commenting at the Waverley Council meeting last night on the Government's seizure of main roads funds, the Mayor (Alderman R. W…

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Long Drive. Transcontinental Journey. Well-defined Road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 9

Although not made, there is nevertheless a clearly defined road acrosb the thousand mile stretch of country between Balladonia (W.A.) and Port Augusta (S.A.), which permits of a…

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Must Get Out Bridge Work Held Up Metheringham's Houses

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Harry Metheringham, the well-known Domain speaker, who claimed Mr. A. D. Kay's seat in Parliament when the Meat Board appointment was…

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Royal Train Color Scheme for the Duchess Luxury, Comfort

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

An effort is being made to make the special train that will be provided for the Duke and Duchess of York and party, while they are in New South…

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Train Hits Horse Level Crossing Smash Driver's Escape Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

While driving a waggonette across a level crossing at Newstead to-day, Ivan Ford and a friend hud remarkable escapes from death…

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Still at Large Mountain Road Hog Death of Cyclist

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 6

THE car driver who is wanted for having allegedly caused the death of a young Hartley motor cyclist John Hunter as the result…

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