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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

13,038 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

Accidents of the Week. Motor Cyclist Injured

The Propeller · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Arthur Johnstone, 41, labourer, of Croydon Road, Hurstville, met with an unusual accident While riding a motor cycle alone City Road, Darling…

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Motor Cycle Collision

The Propeller · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

On Sunday last a collision occurred in Railway Parade, Carlton, between two motor cyclist, resulting in one rider having two ribs fractured and his…

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Knocked Down by Tram

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

Joseph Ross, 32, stoker on H.M.A.S. Albatross, was attempting to board a moving tram at Bridge and Phillips Streets, city last night, when he was…

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World of Motoring Club Topics Fairfield and District

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

At the meeting held last Monday six new members Joined the club, including G. Hinion one of the State's best known competition riders. Following are the…

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Popular Motorist. Passes Mr. Boyd Edkins' Death

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

"THE whitest man in the motor trade," as Mr. Boyd Edkins was recognised to be, passed away yesterday afternoon at St. Luke's Hospital,…

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Cricket Ground Trams

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

The tramway authorities notify that in connection with the cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day. special services of trams will be run…

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Blaze on Motor Ship Crew's Desperate Fight in Indian Ocean

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

On her maiden voyage to Australia the new motor ship Karamea was in serious danger of being burnt in the Indian Ocean…

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Death of Boyd Edkins Sydney's Greatest Motorist

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

A ROMANCE cf the motor trade in Australia was ended yesterday by the death, at St. Luke's Hospital, of Mr. Boyd Edkins…

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Slump in Bathurst House Property Dismissals from Railway Blamed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 17

BATHURST, Thursday.--Alarm was voiced at the Bathurst Council meeting last night at the number of empty houses in the town…

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Motor Boats at Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 26

In conjunction with the Anniversary Regatta, the Royal Motor Yacht Club has decided to conduct three races. All classes will be catered for…

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Railway to Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

A conference was held at the Council chambers last Friday In connection with the electric railway to Cronulla. Present were: Th Shire President, Or…

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Motor Accident

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

What might have been a serious accident, occurred at Wetherill Park on Saturday last, when, owing to failure of the steering gear, a motor…

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Australian Athletic Championships National Meet Opens To-morrow: All Roads Lead to Melbourne Dr. Peltzer, Leo Lermond, and G, A. Bronder Meet Australia's Champions: Can N.S.W. Win Premiership Shield? The Board of Control Meeting

Arrow · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 14

The first Australian track and field championships, listed to commence to-morrow and conclude on Monday, are arousing wonderful interest throughout the Commonwealth and beyond, by reason of the fact that not only is the Interstate supremacy Involved, but owing to the appearance of…

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Aerodrome Flooded Delays at Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 21

Information has been received at the local office of Australian National Airways, Ltd., that a slight disorganisation in their regular Sydney-Brisbane service has been brought…

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Bridge Will Help

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 9

Money Needed for Crown St. MRS. CHARLES HOTHAM is a worker for Crown Street who is eager to see sufficient funds in hand…

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Road Construction What the Motorist Contributes in Taxes

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 13

The popularity of motor transport has made good roads essential. Roads cost money, and a point often forgotten or ignored in that the motorist contributes…

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Australia at The Cross Roads

The Methodist · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 11

THE 26th January is Australia's Anniversary Day. A hundred, and forty-two years ago British colonisation began on this continent. A small…

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Road Transport Attitude of Railway Companies in England and America

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 13

In Great Britain and in the United States railway companies are meeting road competition largely by the organisation of road transport subsidiary…

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Right of the Road Straying Stock and the Responsibility of Motorists

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 13

Straying alack on public roads is the cause of many accidents. and the question is often asked how for can a motorist be held responsible for the death of…

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Historic Bridge to Be Reconstructed Hobart

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

Eleven tenders, including three froni the mainland, were received for the reconstruction of the historic Perth bridge, which crossed the South Esk…

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