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Railways, roads & transport, 1929

14,914 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 250

Four Killed Terrific Motor Smashes Many Others Injured

Truth · Sunday 6 January 1929 · page 16

FOUR persons were killed and several injured yesterday in terrific motor smashes, one near Lawson, the other on Parramatta-road, Homebush. THOSE killed and injured in the…

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Close! Motor Boat Finishes

The Sun · Sunday 6 January 1929 · page 13

Two events were contested on George's River yesterday, under the control of the St. George and Oatley Bay clubs respectively…

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Secondary Road?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

At the request of the Hawkesbury and Nepean Districts Federation of Progress and Kindred Associations, Blacktown Council will urge the Main Roads…

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Council Alarmed Opening of Roads

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 5

Modern roads only recently constructed continue to be opened up at various points around the suburbs. Is many instances the trenches have not been…

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Train Traveller Assaulted. Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12

Charged with having assaulted Arthur Smith on the Cooma mail train on Friday night. William fatrick Brown, 40, a pipefitter's assistant, appeared at the Police Court…

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Development of the City Electric Train Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 14

On Saturday night the main suburban line was switched over to the City Railway. The picture shows gangs at work yesterday on the new lines between Redfern and the Central Station…

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Train Marooned. Rain in Drought Areas. Townsville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12

A story comes from Winton to-night of a train marooned on the recently-opened Longreach-Winton line. The train, which was a mixed one, was due at Winton from…

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All - Round Shock People on Road Alderman's Experience

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

"Not only pedestrians get a big shock when they are nearly run over, but motorists do as well," said Alderman Freitas, at Lidcombe Council last week…

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185,000 a Day at Central Stn. Quay and Bridge

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 8

A CENSUS of traffic in and out of Sydney taken by officials of the [?]. Department, shows that 165,000 proper pass through the…

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Train Wreckers. Attempt in Victoria. Heavy Sleepers on Line. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12

When the Adelaide express was between Bacchus Marsh and ingliston this afternoon the driver noticed an obstruction on the line. He stopped the train, and it was found that…

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Road Toll Melbourne List Two Are Dead Ten People Injured Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 5

Two fatal motor accidents occurred in the week-end. The list of collisions and overturnings is a long one. In addition to the…

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Of Social Interest Train Bearer in kilt Novelty at Queensland Girl's Wedding FARQUHAR--LUTHER

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 19

MISS IDA BETTY LUTHER, younger daughter of the late Dr. Guy Luther, of Bundaberg and Mrs. Witham, of Adelaide, was married to…

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Flood Trap Train Held Up in Creek Race for Safety Women and Children Sayed Rockhampton

The Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 11

There have been some dramatic incidents in connection with the floods which are reported from widespread districts…

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Vic. Bans Car Dash Motorists Warned Melbourne

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 7

THE proposed motor dash from Sydney by Captain Howey and Captain Gallop, is against the law of Victoria , and if attempted action will be…

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Foreign Editor's Diary Motors & Speculation Pan-pacific T.u.c

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

A LETTER from a former chief in New York discussing American conditions contains the following [?] passage, which may also have to be…

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Grip of Flood Ties Up the North Traffic at Standstill Railways and Bridges Swamped Deluge Follows a Drought Cairns

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 8

THE flood position in the Cairns district is more acute to-day. The Kammerunga and Freshwater bridges, over the Baron River, are well under water, telephone lines are out of order, and the Tully River has broken its banks and flooded…

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Tragic Motoring Accidents. Four Persons Killed. Long List of Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12

During the week-end several motor accidents occurred. resulting in all in four persons being killed and many other seriously injured…

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Fatal Motor Car Accident at Flemington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 12

One of the cars concerned in a collision in Parramatta-road, Flemington, on Saturday, when two people were killed and several others injured…

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Racing Accidents. Motor Cyclists. Machine in Flames

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 13

The motor cycle race meeting at the Speedway Royal on Saturday night was marked by a few-mishaps. In one a spectator's motor cycle was sevorely damaged by fire and two…

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