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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

10,046 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

City Gossip Orient Co.'s Finances Motor Co.'s Loss Contingency Account Tapped

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 4

Accounts of the Orient Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., for the year ended June 30 last, a copy of which is to hand from Mr. D. L. Dowdell,…

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Tram Conductor Is Injured

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 5

While chasing two youths from the back of the footboard of his tram in Hay Street, City. yesterday afternoon[?] conductor Hubert Brooks[?] 36[?]…

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City Railway Entrances Not Finished Yet, Says Department

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 4

Though at present they are objected to by city aldermen, entrances to the Town Hall underground station, according to railway officials, will, when completed, be in harmony…

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Bridge Theatre

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 8

The Prince Alfred Hospital is directing the Bridge Theatre, in George Street North, near Circular Quay[?] Sunday will witness two…

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Aeroplane Stabiliser. New Zealander's Invention. LONDON, Jan. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 9

The Air Ministry, the Handley-Page Company, and other aircraft firms have decided to experiment with the aeroplane stabiliser invented by Mr. B. Roberts, of Auckland. Many…

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Bridge Lottery "Prizes Not Great Enough"

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 21

A correspondent writes that the department will retain £39,800 from the special Harbor Bridge £20,000 lottery, and declares:--…

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Float for Harbour Bridge Floral Pageant

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 12

One of the suggested designs, representing Australian fruits, for the floral pageant at the official opening of the bridge…

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State Loan Expenditure. the Bridge £675,167

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 11

The publie expenditure of the State from loan fund, on account of public works and services, amounted to £1,922,597 for the halfyear just closed. Principal works on which…

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Harbour Bridge. Official Programme of Opening Celebrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 9

The executive of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Celebrations has completed its programme of events that will be held after the bridge has been officially opened on March 19. The…

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Saves Roads and £90,000 Year Building Mains

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 15

The Water Board is considering the adoption of a new system of connecting water mains to premises without cutting a trench in…

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Does Not Want Lang To Open the Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 7

"I ENCLOSE 5 towards the cost of the Harbor Bridge celebrations, on condition that Mr. Lang does not open the structure," read…

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Roads Out to West N.r.m.a. Report

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 25

Motoring conditions along the Great Western Highway, between Sydney and Bathurst, and the main cross-country roads to the…

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Fairfield Tragedy Killed by Train Accidental Is Verdict

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 7

With deliberate steps and bent head, George William Arscott (50) walked to death on December 15. Unconscious of his danger, he walked…

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Harbour Bridge Celebra[?] Tions. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 7

Sir,—I would appreciate an opportunity of emphasising the appeal made in your issue of Saturday last by the Lord Mayor for additional funds for the Harbour Bridge…

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No Aid With Big Bridge Poster Vic. and Q'land

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 15

The Victorian and Queensland railways have refused to exhibit, without charge, the Harbor Bridge Celebrations Committee's…

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For the Big Day Bridge Gala Is Approved Final Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 8

The official Government programme of the Harbor Bridge opening arid celebrations was yesterday…

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100 Lambs Perish When Lorry Crashes Through Bridge Auckland (N.z.)

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 21

When a motor lorry carrying 100 lambs was crossing a bridge near Ngaruawahia, the bridge collapsed. The lorry crashee into the river…

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Car Mishaps on Western Road Drivers Slightly Hurt Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 6

Two motor cars overturned on the Sydney Rean yesterday, and the drivers of both were injured, but not seriously. Mr. H. J. Juleff, of Littleton, escaped…

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Car Jumps Rails at 40 M.p.h. Train Traffic Held Up

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 1

Traffic on the fast main suburban line between Sydney, Parramatta, and Hornsby was disorganised for three hours…

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Crushed to Death by Train Level Crossing Smash At Wickham Inquest Opens Newcastle, Wed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 5

Driving a motor lorry over the Hannell Street-Wickham railway crossing on December 22, Keith Eraser. 19, was killed…

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