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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

13,038 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 250

South-west Railways Mr. Buttenshaw at West Wyalong

The Land · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

An event of special interest in the triumphal progress through the southwest of Mr. and Mrs. Buttenshaw and a party of State members was the…

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Our Motoring Anecdote

The Land · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 12

One day in November a small two-seater car pulled up in front of me and a very smart lady stepped from it. She proceeded to…

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Motor Notes and News. to the Gulf Country and Back a Gruelling Trip in a Roadless, Waterless Land

The Land · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 12

RELATING his experiences during a trip through the Gulf Country, Mr. H. W. Foreman writes as follows:- The conditions of travelling in North…

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Motor Swank and Unpaid Costs

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

"TT only goes to show that all people who drive motor can don't own them," said Aid. Gardiner, at Rockdale council, lad night, when a question…

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Traps in Tram Passing

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 12

BECAUSE of changes in the regulations motorists should be careful of the manner in which they pass stationary trams…

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"Evening News" Motorists' Guide Did Much Detachable Tyres Inventor's Death

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 12

THE Inventor of the detachable pneumatic tyre. Mr. Charles Kingston Welch, died recently In Coventry (England)…

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Motor Works Visit

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 11

The 2UW radio broadcasting station has arranged for a party of the 2UW Club members to visit the plant of General Motors (Australia) Pty., Ltd., at…

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Bloodstained Sock Man in Motor Car

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 8

DRURY SMALL, 27. motor mechanic, was committed for trial from the Central Court this afternoon on £100 ball, on a charge of having broken and…

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A.p. Motorship Oldham. Due Dates at Australian Ports

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 4

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Agency Ltd., local agents for the American Pioneer Line, announce the following due dates at Australian ports for the motorship…

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Japanese Railways. Tokio, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 11

Owing to retrenchment and business depression, the decrease in the income of the Government railways is the biggest in the history of the department. Whereas normally…

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The Railways. Federal Basic Wage. Serious Consequences Inevitable

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 11

The recent increase in the Federal basic wage will have a serious effect on the administration of the State railways. The Treosurer (Mr. Stevens) yesterday…

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Plugs of Gelignite. Found on Railway Line. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 11

Two plugs of gelignite were found by railway employees on the railway line under the Elgin-street footbridge The gelignite is stated to be similar to that used in the…

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Motor Accidents. Three Injured in Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 15

Three persons were injured and another had a lucky escape when a motor cycle collided with a lorry in McEvoy-street, Waterloo, yesterday…

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Motor Boat Races. Lane Cove Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 15

Motor boats will be engaged away from Rose Bay on Saturday afternoon, as the Lane Cove Regatta will be held that day. and members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club will participate with a number…

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Motor Cycling. Bsa Motor Cycle Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 17

A social run to Lilli Pilli, Port Hacking, will be held by the B.S.A. Motor Cycle Club, leaving the club rooms, Wentworth-avenue, at 3 a.m. on February 1…

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Australian Motor Cars?

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 11

Numerous letters have been received by the Assistant Minister for Customs (Mr. Forde) recently asking him to urge the Federal Government to take…

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Motor Cyclist Weds B.s.a. Secretary

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 17

Although a wet afternoon greeted the members of tho B.S.A.M.C.C. last Saturday, it did not prevent the club from giving its secretary, Mr, J. A. Dakin a hearty greeting…

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Motor Driver for Trial

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 15

FORBES, Friday.--Cyril Heffernan, 41, dairyman, of Forbes, was committed for trial by the Coroner, Nr. A. Sam, on a charge of maliciously…

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Country News Railway Towns Suffer

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 15

BATHURST, Friday.--During the past eight months approximately 100 railwaymen have been transferred from Bathurst to Chullora, Cardiff…

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Douglas Smoko Motor Cyclists Gather

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 16

The Douglas M.C.G. smoko and general meeting at the Blue Lantern Cafe last Thursday was well attended by members and motor cyclists…

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