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Railways, roads & transport, 1929

14,914 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, with the Beginnings of the Arch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 13

In yesterday's issue was published a panoramic view of the bridge taken from the Circular Quay, about where the Spanish training ship was lying. The above photograph is a companion picture from the top of the Astoria building near Kirribilli. These pictures were taken to commemorate the starting of the work upon the arch itself…

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Building the Bridge Beginning of the Arch. Plan of the Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 13

On Wednesday last the second section of the first member In the bottom chord of the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the south side was placed In position, and…

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Liverpool Railway and Tramway Ambulance Class

The Biz · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

On Saturday night last the annual presentation of first-aid certifii-utos and awards took place at the Liverpool Railway Station…

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The Motor World N.R.M.A. NOTES

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. states that nearly [?], 700 motor vehicles were stolen in New South Wales during 1928. This is a great increase over the figures of 1927…

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Dog Causes Motor Accident Tenterfield

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

MRS. MATHIESON was taken to hospital suffering from injuries to her chest and abrasions to her face. Mrs. Mathieson was motoring with her…

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1475 on Motor Cycle Melbourne

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 5

Two Queensland men, R. Morris and R. Poyne, arrived in Melbourne last night, after having covered 1475 miles from Brisbane on a motor cycle. They left…

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Where to Motor Interstate Tours South Australia and Queensland Wiseman's Ferry Improved

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 7

SEVERAL local affairs are referred to in to-day's notes, but special attention is given to interstate tourists, particularly those visiting South Australia. MOTORISTS and others in the Hornsby…

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Motor : Cycle Collide

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

James Stewart, 20, of [?] King-street, Concord, was knocked off a motor cycle as the result of a collision with a car at the corner of Parramatta-road and…

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Many New Car Models Exhibits at Motor Show Changes in Radiator Styles

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 3

THE real benefit of the Motor Show, which opened yesterday, is that visitors have the opportunity of seeing practically all makes of cars, lorries, and cycles, under two roofs. THE writer has to admit that he is…

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British Railways. The Gloucester Collision. Management's Statement. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 17

Public uneasiness at the frequently of railway disasters is answered by Mr. J. H. Follows (vice-president of the London, Midland, and Scottish Railway), who says:-…

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The Executive of the Motor Traders' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 20

LEFT TO RIGHT MESSRS. W. B HIPSLEY, L. E. DORAN, S. PERSE, E. M. DUMBRELL (PRESIDENT M.T.A.), S. R. LOWNDS (VICE-PRESIDENT), AND H. S. CROCKER (HON. TREASURER)…

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Opening of the Motor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 20

THE PREMIER, MR. BAVIN, PERFORMING THE CEREMONY…

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Woman Knocked Down by Tram

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 10

While crossing Oxford-street near Liverpool-street about 10.30 a.m. yesterday, Mrs. Chishalm, of Forbes-street, Darlinghurst, was knocked down by a tram. The Central…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 18

An inquest was held into the circumstances of the death of Alfred George Brown, of Eugowra, who died in the Dathurst District Hospital from a…

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Fall From Tram. Conductor Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 18

Falling from his tram while it was travelling along Dowling-street, city, last night Reginald Pickman, aged 22 years, conductor, had a narrow escape from being run over by…

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Tram Derailed. Mishap at Crow's Nest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 18

The derailment of a tram at Crow's Nest caused serious delays In the Chatswood and Lane Cote services late last night. A tram, which left McMahon's Point shortly…

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Motor Vehicles. South Australia's Figures. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 12

South Australia has one motor vehicle per 7.4 of the population. More than 99,000 licenses have been issued, and 77,960 vehicles were in use to the end of last year. There are now…

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Feminine Types. In Sydney Trams and Ferries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 13

Once upon a time I nearly lost a friend by saying to her, quite innocently, "You're the type of woman who—" Before I could finish the sentence she fiared out at me…

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The Motor Show of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 18

SOME OF THE CARS ON VIEW AT THE SHOWGROUND…

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Motor Show Officially Opened. Successful First Day. Magnificent Collection of Exhibits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 14

The sixth Motor Show promoted by the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales was opened nt the Royal Agricultural Ground yesterday afternoon by the Premier…

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