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Railways, roads & transport, 1928

14,385 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 250

The Letter Bag "First Class" a Farce on Railways Second Class Raiders Supervision Wanted To the Editor

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

SIR,—If you have any tears spare a few for the poor frist-class passengers on the parramatts suburtan trains; benighted people who go on paying larger fares for poorer accommodation. If…

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Children and Tram Fares

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

Str.—During school days scholars are allowed a concession in fares in trams, but not during holidays. Being the mother of a family, there of whom are more than 12 years. I am unable to…

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Motoring. Week-end Fixtures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 17

Motorists in Sydney will have a busy week-end. There will be motor boat racing at Rose Bay this afternoon and in the evening, in addition to the regular weekly meeting at the speedway Royal for motor…

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Law Report. in Equity. (Before Mr. Justice James.) Motor Companies in Litigation. General Motors (Aust.) Proprietary, Ltd., v Turner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

This was an application on behalf of the plaintiffs in the suit of General Motors (Australia) Proprietary, Ltd., against Ernest Sidwell Turner. Hy. Samuel Turner, Ernest…

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Railway Workers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 19

The executive of the railway workers' section of the Australian Workers' Union has decided to withdraw affliation from the Trades and Labour Council. Officials stated…

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Motor Fatality. Car Crashes Into Bank. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 16

A motor car containing four men, returning from a fishing party at Port Noarlunda, near Adelaide last night, crashed into a bank at the foot of a bill, and Harry Haywood, 45, of…

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Motor Lorry. Crashes Into Building. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 19

Owing to the brakes falling, an unattended motor lorry, which was standing outside the Traffic Office, in Watt-street, this afternoon, careered backwards down the hill, and crashed…

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South Australia. Railway Deficit. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 10

Replying to-day to a deputation from the Country party, which urged that the proposed increase in railway fares and freights should not be imposed owing to the inability…

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New Railway in Use. Uranquinty to Kywong. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 19

Much satisfaction is expressed by wheat— growers along the new railway line, Uranduinty to Moon's Siding, regarding the running; of goods trains to remove this season's wheat…

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Uganda Railway. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 15

The Colonial Office announces that the Tororo-Mbulamuti-J[?]nya extension of the Kenya nnd Uganda railway will be opened to traffic on Wednesday next, and the large…

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Tramways. Suggested Sale. Approved by Business Men

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 15

Leading business-men yesterday spoke favourably of the suggestion to sell the tramways to a private company. Mr. Kels[?] King, managing director of the…

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Exciting Chase. Boys in Motor Car. Arrested in Goulburn. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 15

Six grimy-faced and dishevelled lads, who arrived in an Oldsmobile motor car in Auburn-street, before 6 o'clock this morning, attracted the attention of Constable Horton. They had…

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Blown to Sea? Motor Yacht Missing Crew of Six 'Plane Goes in Search

The Sun · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

Grave fears are entertained for the safety of Mr. Henry White, the well-known Sydney architect, Commander Pollen, ex-R.A.N., Mr…

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People We Never Meet in the Motor World

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 26

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Pleasures of the Punt Higher Thoughts for Motorists What, to Do in a Queue

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 25

ONE of the great advantages of the present system of pants in Anstralia is that they persuade the motorist to pause for an interval in his mad career, and devote a few hours of his voyaging to the more placid sports of the countryside…

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The Age of Motors and All About It. If You Don't Now You Will Later

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 23

EVERYONE must have been impressed at one time or another with the outstanding results obtained…

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Motoring to Canberra

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

Following upon the special arrangements recently made by the State Police Authorities to facilitate the entry of motor vehicle from other…

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What's in a Name ? Gen. Motors in Court

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

In Equlty yesterday, Mr. Justice James was called on to decide whether the name "General Motors" was exclusive. General Motors Australian…

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Motor Lorry Runs Amok Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

A runaway motor lorry crashed into the [?]ny supports of Mur[?] House, at the co[?] of King and Wa[?]t Streers, this alter[?]…

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The World of Motoring With Special Attention to Motor-cycling

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 7

Anything you are doubtful about--anything, you want to know about cars or cycles--address your question to "Rider." at this office…

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