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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

13,038 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Names That Thrill Rudge-Whitworth, James and Ralcigh Motor Cycles

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 13

One stand comprises exhibits of machines with names the Very mention of which sends a thrill through riders that have an acquaintance with the…

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Plenty to Interest Motor Cycles and Accessories on Bennett & Wood's Stand

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 13

Bennett and Wood, Ltd., have a comprehensive display at the Sydney Motor Show of articles required by all sections of the motor industry, motor accessories,…

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Motor Insurance Evils of Compulsory mid Optional Systems

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 13

There is a strong feeling that it should be compulsory for the owner or driver of every motor vehicle to be the holder of an adequate policy covering any possible…

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Sydney's Amazing Motor Show 1930 Sees new cars.new trucks.new tractors Beauty of Line and Mechanical Perfection

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 13

PRICES have a wide range; cars both British and American from a little over £200 to about £1,500 (possibly more); trucks from between £200 and £300 to…

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New Railway Early Start to be Made on Hillston to Roto Line

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) announced on Wednesday that the. N.S.W. Cabinet had approved of a Start being made on the construction of the Hillston to Roto…

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Solo and Sidecar Norton, Matchless, Humber and A.K.D. Motor Cycles

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

A number of models of Norton, Matchless, Humber and A.K.D. motor cycles is shown at the Sydney Moor Show, Including the Junior, or…

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Motors and Motoring Coal Gas Chemists Investigate New Process of Extraction

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

Upon his return to Sydney this week the consul for Roumania (Mr. A. K. Way) said that British, chemists had been investigating the possibilities of a new…

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Motoring Necessities. Bradley Bros.' Comprehensive and Useful Display

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

Wheels and rims of all makes including "Sankey" made by Joseph Sankey and Sons Ltd., England, also American wire wheels made by the Wire Wheel…

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Garage Equipment Bennett & Barkell's Show of Motor and Cycle Accessories

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

The firm of Bennett and Barkell, Ltd., is displaying at the Motor Show a range of modern [?] and service station equipment, which should…

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The Farmer and Se[?] Motors and Motoring Speed Racing Prominent Rider 'Broadsides' Into Spectators

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 16

Having recovered from the injuries she received in a fall the previous week, Miss Fay Taylour competed at the meeting it the speedway Royal on Saturday…

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Dodge Bros. Products at the Motor Show

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 15

With a line of motor cars comprising the New Dodge Brothers Six, and the luxurious New Senior, Messrs, Harden and Johnston Limited, ar fortunate in being…

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Motor Record Fast Run From Sydney to Melbourne

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 16

Driving an Austin 12-27 touring car, the gears of which had been sealed, Messrs, O. R, Dickason, sales manager of Austin Distributors, Pty., Ltd., and…

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General Motors Comprehensive Display of Cars and Trucks

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 16

The Sydney plant of General Motors Ltd. is exhibiting, with four metropolitan distributors, the largest and most comprehensive display of cars and trucks…

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International Motor Show of 1930 Opened by the Governor at the Showground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 18

SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR EXAMINES AN EXHIBIT. THIS VIEW OF A SECTION OF THE EXHIBITION GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE SHOW'S MAGNITUDE…

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Motor Boating. Vaucluse Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 19

Arrangements have been made with Mr. J. R. Hallett, of the Port Hacking Motor Boat Club to give an exhibition of aquaplaning at the Vaucluse regatta in Watson's Bay this afternoon. Mr…

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British Motors. Factories Idle. Desperate Bid for Oversea Markets. London, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 15

Depressing reports continue to be circulated regarding the condition of the British motor industry, which, until recently, was the one bright spot in hard-hit industrial England…

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Armed Men. Steal Employees' Wages. Escape in Motor Car. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 15

Two armed men entered the office of Mr. Joseph Train, monumental mason, of Sturtstreet, South Melbourne, this afternoon, and tying Mr. Train's hands behind his back stole…

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Motor Bodies. Contracts Involving £1,010,750. for Australian Builders. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 15

Mr. H. B. Phipps, vice-president of the Chrysler Export Corporation, stated to-day that contracts for the manufacture of 11,600 motor bodies during a period of 12 months…

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Motoring Hats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 12

Two close-fitting hats of summer felt and straw, designed to wear when motoring…

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Railway Commissioner. Cancels Inspection Tour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 16

The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Cleary) decided yesterday to cancel a proposed visit of inspection of the South Coast. He said last night that several important…

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