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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

10,046 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

Two Youths Thrown From Motor Car

The Labor Daily · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 6

Thrown from a car, which overturned in Homebush Road, Strath[?]eld, yesterday, when one of the front tyres blew out, Jack Bailey,…

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Buying British Registrations for Motor Cars

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 4

The consistent increase in British motors is a bright feature of the N.R.M.A.'s report on the registration of new motor vehicles, which,…

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Bullet Flies Through Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

Tram passengers traveling from La Perouse to the railway last night had a narrow escape when a bullet…

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Railway Closes Last Day of Rogan's Hill Line

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 6

Normal Sunday business was done on the Parramatta-Rogan's Hill railway line yesterday--the last day on which the line will be used…

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Help for the Motorist Stop That Squeak!

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 4

The annoyance caused by the loud squeak which proceeds from the brakes of some cars when they are applied may generally be avoided by…

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Motor Way Cost £2,000,000 Bridge Link

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 11

UNDER the auspices of the Warringah Transport League, Dr. Bradfield outlined at Collaroy last night…

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Contract Bridge. International Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 11

An event of interest to bridge players will be an international contract bridge championship tournament, to be held in April, in which it is expected teams representing many…

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Traffic Problems. Bridge and City Railway. Saving of Time

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

Interesting aspects of Sydney's traffic problem, as it will be affected by the bridge and the City Railway, were dealt with by Mr. E. O Milne, general manager of the Tramway…

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Inquiry Into Train Mishap

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

A DEPARTMENTAL inquiry is being held into the derailment of an electric train at Strathfield on…

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Striking Harbour Bridge Pageant Float

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 12

This "Captain Cook" group, in which the figure representing the great navigator can be seen on the right, will be prominent in the historical section of the pageant…

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Everyday and Everybody Bradman Bridge

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

SUGGESTION TO END DISPUTE as to whether Dr. J. J. C. Bradfield or Mr. Ralph Freeman designed the Harbor. Bridge, Combine the two…

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8200-Ton Load Bridge Tests on

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

On Thursday the approach spans and the Harbor Bridge will be tested with a 1400-ton load, and on Friday a load of locomotives weighing 8200…

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Harbour Bridge. Opening Ceremonies. Details of Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

The Government has decided to proclaim Saturday, March 19, the date of the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a public holiday throughout the State…

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Enigma J. Crawford Off Days Must Train

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

IN accounting for the lapses of form of tennis champion, Jack Crawford, Dr. Martin, of the Institute of Industrial…

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Old Stager's Day Wants to Drive Over Bridge

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

Seventy-eight years old, but still able to handle the ribbons, James ("Brumby") Richards, of North Sydney, who drove for about 35 years…

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March 19 Holiday Bridge Pageantry De Luxe Full Program

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 10

To mark the Bridge opening, the Government will proclaim Saturday, March 19, a public holiday throughout the State…

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Big Bridge Lottery Sir Samuel Hordern to Draw Winning Tickets

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

Sir Samuel Hordern will draw the first four prizes in the £20,000 Bridge Lottery in Her Majesty's Theatre, at 9.30 a.m. on Friday…

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What About a Bridge Cup? Tin Hare Chop and a Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

TROTTING owners and trainers are awaiting a notification from the New South Wales Trotting Club as to how the club…

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With Pomp and Pageant Full Details About Bridge Opening Plans a Holiday

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 5

The Government has decided proclaim Saturday, March 19, the occasion of the official opening of the Sydney Harbor…

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"What I Saw" Speed Won 10- for First News of Train Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

For phoning "The Daily Telegraph" with the first information of the train derailment at Strathfield on Friday evening, S. Brian, Ada Street,…

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