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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Late Trams Over Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

Late homegoers on the North Shore will be pleased to know that when the Harbor Bridge is open the late trams for Mosman, Chatswood,…

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Bridge Celebrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 7

In addition to the striking 24-sheet poster which has been sent abroad and to other States in association with the Harbour Bridge celebrations, and which is now making its…

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Our Harbor Bridge

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 4

Sir,--I am not aware that the public are invited to submit an appropriate name for this noble structure which spans our Harbor waters,…

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Naming the Bridge. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 2

Sir,—So far, the suggestions for the naming of the bridge have not been happy. "Anzac" cannot pass, for the Commonwealth and New Zealand are not concerned in it, but "The…

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Giant Bridge. Huge Sydney Harbour Span. Lavish Opening Preparations

The St George Call · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 1

The gigantic bridge aprons “Sydney Harbour, now in its final [?] of construction is attracting world-wide attention. It is the largest single span…

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"Australian Workmen Equal Any, Anywhere" Bridge Constructor Pays Fine Tribute World's Wonder Nears Completion

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

ON the eve of the completion of the mighty Harbor Bridge it is fitting that the Director of Construction should have something to say concerning the part played by Australian workmen in the consummation of the…

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Would Dive From Bridge 'No,' Says Man Who Fell Nightmare Crash Is Still Vivid Tells Story

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

When Charlie Bell was a boy he used to dive from the masts of ships in. Blackwattle Bay; then, after neary 20…

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Ryan Comes out of Smoke Train Bandit Seen at King's Cross Inside Story of Attact on Crown Witness

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

"FOLLOWING on the report that Collins, principal Crown witness in the Mudgee and Canberra Mail robberies has left Australia for Colombo during the week comes the report that Joseph Ryan, Australia's most "wanted" man, for whom the police of the…

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RETIRING. Two Assistant Railway Commissioners. Mr. Cleary to Carry on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

Yesterday was the last day of the seven years' term as Assistant Railway Commissioners of Messrs, O. W. Brain and A. D. J. Forster. They were…

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Motor Boating. A.m.y.s. Navy Day Preparations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 8

The Navy Day arranged by the Australtan Motor Yacht Squadron to take plore at Middle Harbour on January 16 is well in hand. Already 30 officers from the Australia, Canberra, and Penguin have…

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Railway Clerk. Charge of Drunkenness on Duty

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 3

A charge of being found drunk while employed as a clerk on the railway at the Central Railway Station, on December 22, was preferred against Alfred Tnomas Wynne, 39,…

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Railway Sleepers for China. Byron Bay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

The Japanese steamer Asama Maru, after loading railway sleepers for China, left here yesterday morning for the north. The vessel was unable to take all the sleepers landed here…

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Railway Revenue Grows. Windsor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

Since the operation of the Transport Act revenue at the Windsor railway station has increased by almost £1000…

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New Year Resolution for Motorists

The Sun · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. declares that every motorist should not overlook the most important of all New Year resolutions, and that is: "I shall play the…

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Motor Boating Motor Boating. Deepwater Club’s Annual Regatta

The St George Call · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 4

The above Club’s annual regatta at Upper Bankstown, on Boxing Day, was a success, Ideal weather favoured the carnival. There was a record…

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Hints to Motorists. Fan Belt

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 8

A slipping fan belt can frequently be made to perform by reversing it…

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Motor Boating. Woronora River Club

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

The Woronora River Motor Bout Club held its monthly picnic at Picnic Point last Sunday, in ideal weather. There was a large attendance of members, friends, and…

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Injured in Motor Smash

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

Mrs. T. J. McGill, 45, of Forest Road, Arncliffe, suffered severe lacerations and shock last Friday, when the car in which she was travelling…

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Motor Has No Rest for 157 Days

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 1

Two brothers named Nelson, at Lou Angeles recently drove a car for 157 days over all types of roads with the engine running…

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Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 8

Interest in the Harbour Bridge is growing as the date of opening draws near. The Harbour Bridge celebrations committee has received hundreds of inquiries for information…

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