George's River Bridge. the Proposed Toll
The attitude of the Local Government Association with regard to the toll on the new George's River Bridge was set out yesterday by the secretary (Mr. A. R. Bluett). He was…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1929
14,914 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250
Going, Gone? Trams in the City Streets Bridge Planners' Brain Wave No. 4
NOWHERE in the world is the tramway system a greater anomaly than in Sydney. Taking into account outstanding features of the system, it is difficult to find for it the possibility of survival…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Road to Hawkesbury River
An increasingly larger number of motoring parties are visiting Kangaroo. Point, Hawkesbury River each week-end, says the N.R.M.A. New concrete…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →British and Foreign Shipping Arrivals At— Hampton Roads
Jan. 20: Treworlas, s, from New York Oslo. Jan. 20: Talleyrand, m.s., from Aust. ports…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Warnings. Dangers of Mt. Manning
Experienced motorists have always approached Mount Manning, on the northern road, between Wiseman's Ferry and Singleton, with caution, as it is distinguished by a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Northern Suburbs. Problems of Bridge Traffic. Councils Perturbed
Local governing bodies on the northern side of the harbour are distinctly anxious regarding the traffic problems that will arise when the Harbour Bridge is completed. In North…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fresh Application Mona Street Bridge Necessity of Footway
Yet another application is to be made to the Public Works Department by Auburn Council for a footway on Mona-street bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Buried in Snow Train Passengers' Fate Bucharest, Thursday
It is feared that 40 persons have perished of cold and starvation in a train which has been lying, buried in a snowdrift, between Turnu Magurele…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Local Government. the Closing of a Road
A correspondent who is apparently indignant at being deprived of what he considers his rights as a citizen, asks a question which raises all the difficult problems…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Reso" Train Tour. Victorian Farmers to Visit North Coast
The first tour in which the magnificentlyequipped "Reso" train, recently constructed by the New South Wales Railway Commissioners, will be utilised, will be through the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →State of the Roads Week-end Routes Conditions Described Suburban and Country
WEEK-END motor traffic in the metropolitan district and along the "one-day" trip roads continues heavy, reports the N.R.M.A. Touring Department. Many of these roads have suffered under the strain, but elsewhere lengths of new…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Annual Dinner Railway and Tramway Ambulance
The annual dinner of the Granville Branch of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Ambulance, was held in the School of Arts Granville, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Transport Effect on Railways
"Railway workers generally will watch with very close interest the proposals of the Government, with will be included in the Transport Bill."…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →By Train ? the King's Journey No Bulletin Queen Going to Sussex London
No bulletin regarding the King's health was issued this evening, but, after Lord Dawson, Sir Hugh Rigby, and Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Granville-general News Council's Refusal Will not Pay £240 Widening Granville Bridge "Commissioners' Bluff"
"It is a standing disgrace to the town and one of the most antiquated stations I've ever known," declared Alderman Baldock, at Granville Council on Tuesday,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shot Dead in Train Murder Charge Accused Seems Unconcerned Remand at Perth Perth
WHEN the name of William Leslie was called at the police court this morning, the charge being one of wilful murder of Franz…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Billy Grime Back From U.S.A. Hard Road for Boxers in America
BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Looking ready to step into the ring at a minute's notice, Billy Grime the Australian boxer, arrived from his…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Traffic CABRAMATTA
The number of tickets issued from Cabramatta railway station during December was 7199, and the coaching revenue amounted toed £1205…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motoring and Engineering Items of Interest to the Motorist Pillion Riding Proportionately Few Accidents in Great Britain
Pillion riding, which is very popular in New South Wales, is likely to come under the ban of the traffic regulations because it is believed to be dangerous…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Motor Vehicles Every Sixth Adult in New South Wales an Owner
Every tenth person in New South Wales has it motor vehicle, and about every sixth adult is an owner. Figures compiled by the National Roads and…
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