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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

10,046 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 250

Eggs As Harbor Bridge Openers

The Land · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 5

A NOVEL way of celebrating the opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, built to boom Sydney properties while the country districts…

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Bridge Picture 21,000 Applications

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 11

Is New South Wales proud of the Harbor Bridge? Ask W. D. and H. O. Wills, who on Tuesday published in "The Sun" the…

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Charity Loses Bridge Opening Suggestion

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 9

A suggestion by North Sydney Council that the grounds of Admiralty House should be thrown open to the public for the opening of the…

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Killed by Train Newcastle

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 9

Clifford Galpin, a train examiner, was killed by a good train at Newcastle station this afternoon. He was dragged for 20 yards along the track…

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Main Roads. "As Good As American."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 12

During a discussion at the last meeting of the Strathfield Council upon the work of the Main Roads Board, Alderman Firth (Mayor) said that he had seen the roads in the United…

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Bridge Lighting Trial Illumination Last Night

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

Three hundred lights shone from the Harbor Bridge last night, when the first official trial lighting took place…

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Another Bridge Lottery Whiddon Is Uncertain

The Labor Daily · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 6

A THIRD Harbor Bridge Lottery would be a good idea, in the opinion of Mr. Whiddon but he has not quite made whether…

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Combined Choir "Messiah" During Bridge Week

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 8

A choir of 500 voices will sing Handel's "The Messiah" in the Town Hall on Good Friday, March 25. At a meeting of the Music…

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Testing the Harbour Bridge Lighting System

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 14

The lighting system of the Harbour Bridge and its approaches was officially tested last night. Visitors inspecting the bridge while it was illuminated…

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Blows Off Steam The Quarry Train

The Biz · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

Smithfield Progress Association has informed Fairfield Council that it had been brought to the association's notice that the driver of the quarry…

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Harbour Bridge. Roadway Illuminated. Last Night's Spectacle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 12

The roadway of the Harbour Bridge and its approaches were illuminated last night. The effect was magnificent. From the harbour and points on either shore, it was more restrained…

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Harbor Bridge Celebrations Enthusiasm at Sports Dinner

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 3

ENTHUSIASM over the prospects of our Olympic representatives at Los Angeles was the Key-note of speeches at a…

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Bridge Post-offices. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

Sir,—I note with interest your report of the Harbour Bridge arrangements in Tuesday's issue. The suggestion to establish temporary post-offices in the pylons is excellent—but why…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge. Forthcoming Celebrations. History of the Work

The St George Call · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 6

The first practical suggestion for a bridge to link Sydney with North Sydney, was made by Francis H. Greenway, Government Architect, in 1815…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge. History of the Work. The Forthcoming Celebrations

The Propeller · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 2

The first practical suggestion for a bridge to link Sydney with North Sydney was made by Francis H. Greenway, Government Architect, in 1815. For…

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What's on at Talkies? Final Screening of "Waterloo Bridge" To-night

The Biz · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 6

Delightful glimpses of the English countryside in summer are seen in "Waterloo Bridge," the much-discussed Universal production, which…

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The Sydeney Moerning Herald. Friday, February 12, 1932. Paying for the Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 10

An English business man on a visit to Sydney, looking at the Harbour Bridge the other day and being informed that it had cost £10,000,000,…

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Unknown Murder What Followed Fracas in Railway Carriage?

Arrow · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

MOST fascinating things in life are those "ships that pass in the night." What do they mean? Where did they go? What then is the mysterious story behind this tragedy? Mrs. Baker, of Fairfield, is certain a murder was committed before her eyes…

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British Motorindustry. Benefits Expected From Tariff Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 10

According to the Federation of British Industries, stability of the British motor industry during 1931 was virtually maintained, despite world trade depression, and there was an…

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MOTORING. Triumph Sports Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 16

The Triumph Sports Club is conducting a picnic outing on Sunday to Castlereagh. A special programme has been arranged, which will include car and swimming events, with special prizes for…

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