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Railways, roads & transport, 1931

8,292 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 250

Connell’s Point Road. Donnelly Park

The St George Call · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

Much discussion took place at Kogarah Council’s last meeting over the proposed placing of sanitary accommodations at the site of the…

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On Road to Recovery Australia's Favorable Trade Swing

Daily Pictorial · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

Australia is now on the right road to recovery so far as its external trade is concerned. FOR the half-year ended December…

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Attempt to Wreck Train. Obstruction Placed on Rails. KATOOMBA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

As a goods train bound from Lithgow to Sydney was nearing the Blackheath station last evening, the driver saw a fishplate on the line. He stopped the train and averted an…

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Whitewash B.h. Unemployed Demonstrate Against Gaoling of Train Jumpers

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 6

Last week about fifteen unemployed workers were gaoled in Broken Hill for the crime of jumping the train near Ivanhoe. As a result of this the…

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New Top Gear "Vx" Vauxhall Selling At Reasonable Price, It Has Fine Road Performance

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

THE name Voxshall has been prominently before the British and Australian motoring public for many years past, and has always been associated with a product of undoubted reliability. Some few years ago a large holding in the company was…

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Died by the Side of the Road Refugees on Way to Safety Rude Crosses Wellington (N.z)

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

A fresh and terrible sidelight has been thrown on the evacuation of Napier. ALONG the road from the stricken…

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Back to Horses. Merriwagga Farmer Would Ban Motor Power

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Thomas, of Mcrriwagga, writes: —Motor power is the greatest ourden the world has ever placed on the…

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Motor Notes and News Car Bumper Bars Standard Height Necessary

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

Now that the utility of the bumper bar—which is to-day a standard fitting on so many cars—has been amply proved, the time has arrived when…

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Move to Save Goode Lang Seeks Control of Railways Wide Powers Provided in New Bills

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 6

IT is likely that the State Premier, Mr. Lang, will move next week to secure the reinstatement of Mr. C. J. Goode. former Chief Traffic Manager of the State Railways, to his old position in the service, by a short bill…

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Railway Service. Association's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

The State executive of the Railway Service Association has endoised the action of the general secretary (Mr. W. Fletcher) in announcing that the association would defy the…

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Sale of Fruit. On Railway Stations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

Figures made available yesterday by the manager of the Railway Department's refreshment room services show that during 12 consecutive months recently nearly £52,000 was…

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Railway Fatality. Postal Assistant Commended

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

The Parramatta District Coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark) returned a verdict that Francis Connor, 82, was killed accidentally by a train, and commended the action of Colin…

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Proposed Railway. St. Leonards to Eastwood. "Government's Hands Tied."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

A large deputation, representative of various local governing bodies on the northern side of the harbour, waited on the Minister for Health (Mr. McGirr) yesterday, and urged…

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Child Killed. In Motor Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

Heather Jamleson, 2, of Punchbowl-road, Enfield, was killed last night by a motor collision at the intersection of Sharpe-street and Canterbury-road, Belmore. Mrs. Mary…

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Latest Reports. Motorists' Great Work. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

There is little fresh news from the earthquake area to-night. Operations at Napier and Hastings to-day were mainly confined to continuing the search among the ruins for…

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Less to Travel Cost Cutting Light Motor Cycles

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

Because of the necessity for cutting expenses to a minimum, the lightweight motor cycle is gaining in popularity as a means of economical travel. A considerable saving…

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MOTORING Rover Book Wanted

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

"ROVER."--Your S.S.S. seems to have the happy knack of finding solutions of motorists' difficulties, so I appeal to you. I have a Rover 9. I am not certain, but…

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50,000 Men Plans for Relief Work New Scheme Water Supply and Railways

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

New relief works contemplated by the Government provide for water supply and sewerage works, railway construction and other…

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St. George Ambulance. Social Club. Motor Drive, Stanwell Park Lagoon

The St George Call · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the above Club was held at the Ambulance Station, Rockdale, on Wednesday evening, at which there was a good attendance. Mr. G…

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Kogarah Police Court. Tuesday, February 3. Before Mr. Scobie, S.M. Motorists in Trouble

The Propeller · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

Henry Norman Turner, 32, was charged with driving a motor car along the Prince's Highway, Blakehurst, on January 27, in a manner dangerous to the…

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