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Railways, roads & transport, 1928

14,385 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250

Motor Accidents. Collision at Hurstville

The Propeller · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

At about 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening a collision occurred at the intersection of Durham Street, and Purest Road, Hurstville, between a motor…

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Fatal Collision. Motorist Arrested

The Propeller · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

Last Friday night a collision occurred between a motor ear and a horse and cart in Bay Street, Rockdale, as a result of which Alfred Dunn, aged…

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Tempe-east Hills Railway

The Propeller · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

Mr. Butler, M.L.A., intimates that on a number of occasions recently he has been in communication with the Minister for Works and Railways,…

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Motor Boating. St. George Club

The Propeller · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

Last Saturday the St. George Motor Boat Club held a general handicap for the Tooths' trophy for B class. Despite the strong southerly six boats faced the starter over a course…

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Four 'Planes on Ship Also Racing Motor Perth

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

Tightly lashed to the deck of the Commonwealth liner Ferndale. which arrived at Fremantle from London this morning, were two huge cases, each…

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The Motor Show Open Saturday Morning

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

There has been no lessening of interest in the Motor Show at the R.A.S. Grounds. Though now in the last stages the exhibition continues to…

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Largest Motor-ship in the World

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 10

RUILT In Italy for the N.G.I. Line, the motor-ship Augustus has a gross tonnage of 32,[?] She is fitted with quedrupie [?] machinery of 28,000 s.h.p. The vessel is the largest motor-ship af[?]at. The Augustus will be placed in the Italy South America trade…

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Tram Men's Ballot A.l.p. Delegates

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 10

The annual ballot of the N.S.W. branch of the Australian Tra[?]ways Employees' Association entails an immense amount of dissection due…

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Heaviest Rider on a Light Machine Creates New Sydney to Melbourne Record B.S.A. Motor Cycle

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 24

Riding a 2¼h.p. B.S.A. motorcycle, Alex. Findlay, of Melbourne, left Sydney at 4.45 a.m. on Wednesday, and arrived at Melbourne…

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Drawing Power of the Motor Show Women Can Match Cars with Their Dresses in This Mechanical Age of Ours Something for Everybody

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 24

On boat, train, and tram everybody is discussing the Motor Show; the wonderful array of cars, trucks, motor-cycles, and accessories that are to be seen. All the world loves a motor, and the pull of the…

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New Motorship Named

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

The new motor ship with which the Adelaide S.S. Co., Ltd., intends to re-enter the inter-State passenger trade, is to be named Manunda. The vessel is to be built by W. Beardmore…

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Shaw Savill Motorship

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Ltd., has launched at Govan the motor-driven refrigerator vessel Taranaki bulit for Messrs. Shaw, Savill and Albion Company,…

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Railway Changes Rumored

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 13

LITHGOW, Thursday.--It is rumored among railway men in this district that alterations in the methods of the railway administration are…

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Glass on Roads

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. is maintaining a lively compaig[?] against persons who throw glass on roads. In the hope that public opinion as well as the effect of heavy [?] will…

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Struck by Train

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 1

Lying [?] with his fare badly cat and his clothes turn to places. Walter Somerville. 4[?] a patient at Waterfall Sanatorium was found…

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Found Injured on Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Friday. -- Supposed to have been knocked down by a 'bus on Tighe's Hill Bridge, Ernest Jones, 22 years, this afternoon received…

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£6000 Saving Roads Board Thrift

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 7

A saving of £6000 on an estimated expenditure of £38,000 was made by the Main Roads Board on the construction of the Windsor to Richmond road, the…

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Killed by Train. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 15

While walking over a level crossin[?] at Mason-steeet. Northcote, yesterday morning. Henry Nicholls, agge 51, of Robert-street, Northcote, was struck by an electric train…

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Relief Train Wanted Appeal From Leeton

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 6

The organiser of the unemployed at Leston. Mr. Klipatrick, [?] the labor Daily" as follows yesterday:-- The position regarding unemployment…

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Stopped Train Girl's Bravery Mudgee

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 3

Presence of mind on the part of the youthful daughter of Ganger London, of Havilah, saved a derailment and possible loss of life…

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