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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

13,038 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 250

Should Be Wiped Out Spit Bridge Tolls

The Labor Daily · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 9

MOTORISTS who regularly use the Spit Bridge are asking how much longer they will be required to pay the toils imposed in order in pay for the…

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Birth on Train Police Investigate Goulburn

Evening News · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

POLICE are investigating the birth of a child on the third division of the Melbourne express, betweeen Murrumburrah and Yass, early to-day…

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Ballads of the Bush the Honeymoon Train

The Land · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 3

Hark, how the chill westerly rattles the windows! I'll draw up my chalr to the side of the fire;…

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Fifty Police. Leave Sydney by Special Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 13

In anticipation of serious disturbances at Rothbury, it is understood, a message was sent to the Acting-Commissioner of Police (Mr. W. H. Childs) last night by Superintendent…

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Girl Killed by Train. Tragic Event at Como

The Propeller · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

In tragic circumstances Mavis Baker, aged seven years, of Warada Street, Como, was struck by an electric train at a level crossing at Como last Friday…

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In Train Woman's Ordeal Child Born Journey Uninterrupted Goulburn

The Sun · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 11

Police are investigating the circumstances attending the birth of a child on the third division of the Melbourne Express, between Murrumburrah and…

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Girls' Night of Terror Joy Ride Sequel Man Arrested on Train

The Labor Daily · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 5

IN a dazed and dishevelled condition, two girls, 14 and 15 years of ago, respectively, related a startling story when police found them…

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Cricket and Motor Show Trams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 7

The tramway authorities notify that in connection with the cricket match and motor show special services of trams will be run from Circular Quay and Railway, commencing…

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Railway Charges. Compared with Motor Transport. Victorian Railways Seek Business. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 13

A letter was received from Mr. H. W. Clapp (chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners) at a meeting of the Alumy Municipal Council last evening, stating that the…

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DERAILED. 13 Trucks of Goods Train. Damage on the Line. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 13

Shortly after 6 o'clock this evening 13 wheat trucks attached to No. 92 goods train from Goulburn to Sydney became derailed about one mile and half on the southern side of…

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Rushed to Rothbury Sixty-two Police Special Train Left This Morning Close Secrecy

The Labor Daily · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 5

SIXTY-TWO police left for Rothbury at 12.15 o'clock this morning. Close secrecy was maintained…

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Artists Provide Youthful Colors for the Modern Car New Fords Bring Brightness to the Roads

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 28

Though there are pessimists and spoil-sports who deplore the ever-increasing number of cars on the roads, they must at least…

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Police Man Coal Train Lines Guarded Pickets Peacefully Look on Trucks Noted Branxton

The Labor Daily · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

Two train loads of the coal produced by blacklegs at Rothbury mine, were despatched from Branxton to-day. They Were railed to…

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S.a. Motor Registration

The Land · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

Anions a number of interesting amendments of the motor traffic laws in South Australia. is one providing that registration shall apply to the…

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Motor Notes and News

The Land · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

The use of the car horn at night in Paris is practically forbidden. French drivers are obliged to do their night driving in a manner that will make…

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Sydney's Annual Motor Show. a Million Pounds' Worth of Cars and Trucks

The Land · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

To-day (Friday) one of the greatest motor shows yet held in Australia, will be opened at the Agricultural Ground, Sydney. when cars. motor…

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Tirranna Picnic Races :: Motor Show

Evening News · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 20

FATAL FIRE.—One workman received fatal burns and four firemen and two other workmen were severely burned at a fire at the factory of the Boston Blacking Company, Richmond, Melbourne. ZEELAND ANNEXES TIRRANNA CUP—Mr. A. D Allen's…

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Reo Motors Ltd.—57

Evening News · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 15

In order to demonstrate the special features of new model Reo Speed Waggons, the firm is displaying the main units of the 3 ton Heavy Duty Chassis at Stand 57…

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Motor's Help Accessories Oils Planes Included

Evening News · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 16

Far wider than usual in its scope, this year's show has attracted exhibitors from all the allied motor trades Storey Bros. Ltd.—74…

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N.Z. Architect London Motor Smash London

Evening News · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 7

AMYAS Douglas Connell, a New Zealand architect, who won the Rome scholarship, and is now raiding in the West End of London, was charged at…

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