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Railways, roads & transport, 1931

8,292 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 250

Product Train Vic. Potatoes Sell Well Steady Rales Likely On

Evening News · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

PRICES of Victorian Carman poistoes in [?] to-day were without change. Approximately 2100 hags were received in…

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Railway Excursions Single Fare for Double Journey

The Land · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

A State-wide, series of cheap excursions—single fare for the double journey—has been organised to rim during the second week of February. Between Saturday, February 7,…

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Motor Notes and News Comfortable Motor Touring Protection from Sun and Engine Heat

The Land · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 8

Shimmering sun heat, with mirages on the roads, and glare in the passengers' eyes, is something to be minimised as much as possible. So also is the foot-heat developed by most cars on hot days, particularly when they are proceeding in the direction of the wind…

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Motorists' Guide John M'grath's Inspiration Chevrolet Maintenance Club a Happy Thought

Evening News · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

A novel scheme has just been in [?] by John M'Grath Ltd. In the form of the Chevrolet Maintenance Club. The idea is that for [?]2 2 per [?] the…

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Motor Cycling. Speedway Royal. Huxley to Appear

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 16

Special Interest will attach to the meeting at the Speedway Royal to-morrow evening as the admitted world s champion Victor Huxley, will appear In a match with one of tho leading riders…

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Motor Boating. Australian M.Y.S.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 16

A programme of seven events will be decided by the Australian Motor Yacht Squadron at Middle Harbour to morrow nfternoon starting at 2.30 p.m. The following are the starting times:—…

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Motor Cyclist Welcomed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 14

From left: Messrs. W. J. Goodwin, Victor Huxley, the champion rider, and the Lord Mayor, Alderman Jackson…

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The Kyogle Railway. Large Increase in Tonnage. GRAFTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 16

Some idea of the increase in the goods handled at Grafton and South Grafton since the opening of the Kyogle-Brisbane line is given by the tonnage handled by the train…

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Motor C'clist Fatally Injured. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

James O'Farrell, 42, a visitor from Victoria who was severely Injured in a collision on Hume Highway on January 3, died in the Goulburn District Hospital on Wednesday…

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WIRELESS. Railway Radio. Licences Increase

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

For six months, experiments have been carried out with a view to perfecting a system of radio reception for use on long distance trains in Britain, Canada, and the United…

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Motorist Fined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

For not stopping his car after an accident on the Great North-road, Ryde, on the night of November 22, James McCarthy was fined £5, and was ordered to pay 22/6 costs at…

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Harden Railway Depot

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

Business men and railway employees have asked tht Minister for Health (Mr. McGirr) to consider an alternative to removal of the railway depot from Harden to Goulburn. He…

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Motoring "Sun" Service Station Battery Power

The Sun · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

K.K. (Strathfield).--Would you kindly answer the following questions:--(1) Would it be possible to run a ½ h.p. electric motor off a wet battery? (2)…

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Motor Boat Association. Ninety Miles on Georges River

The St George Call · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

The Deepwater Motor Boat Club bus decided to conduct the President’s Trophy handicap at Upper Bankstown on Saturday. The race will be held in 3…

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St. George Motor Boat Club

The St George Call · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

The following handicaps have been allotted for this Saturday :— C Class Craven & Flaherty tropby, Files.— First heat: Rene 0.00 Miss…

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Retirement of Railway Officer

The St George Call · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

A representative gathering took on Saturday evening at the Town Hall, Darlington, to bid an. official farewell well to Mr. James P. Melville,…

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Hints to Motorists. Care of the Radiator

The Propeller · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 8

Most water used in motor car cooling systems carries a small amount of lime and other substances in solution. Some times it carries small quantities of silt…

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Jannali Railway Station

The Propeller · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

When Sutherland Shire Council on Wednesday night decided to invite the Attorney-General, Mr. Lysaght, to officially open the new railway station at…

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Posed As Police Sergeant. Then Stole Motor Car Accessories

The Propeller · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

Stanley Roden Herbert Kirk, 22, cabinet maker, was fined £10 by Mr. Williams, S.M., at the Kogarah Police Court on Tuesday for having assumed…

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Proposed Electric Railway

The Propeller · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

At this week's meeting of Sutherland Shire Council it was decided to approach the Premier in a deputation, and ask that an electric railway be…

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