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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

10,046 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

McMAHON'S Point Trams N. Syd. Council to Send Deputation

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3

As a matter of urgenoy it was decided at last night's meeting of the North Sydney Council to send a deputation to the Commissioner of…

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Huge Total of Railway Deficits

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

SINCE 1914, the accumulated losses of the combined railways of Australia have reached the enormous total of…

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Help for the Motorist "Vetting" the New Car

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 4

Now for the lubrication system. The new owner should make sure that the requisite amount of oil is in the crankcase, the gear-box, and…

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Harbor Bridge Song

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

"We're looking at a mass of steel, That spans across the water blue; The value of it we will feel-- It's master's work that stands [?]…

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For Bridge Pageant

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 7

HISTORIC ST. JAMES' Church, in miniature, is now being constructed by Mr. C. W. Homan, Paddington, for a float, which will adorn the…

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Miniature Steam Train

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

This outfit is the envy of many a small boy. It is owned by Mr. C. A. Hyland, of 40 Brucedale-avenue, Epping. The engine was built in England eight years ago, and since then it has travelled many hundreds of miles…

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Books and Bookmen a Passing Aeroplane

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

O Power Whom all spheres obey, Guide, Thou, yon airman on his way, And his frail barque in safety keep When storms beset the airy deep…

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The Schools. Harbour Bridge Essays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

This afternoon from 2 to 3,30. thousands of children in State and non- State schools will write papers on "The Sydney Harbour Bridge —A Landmark in Australian Progress." The…

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Australia at the Cross-roads. Leadership Demanded

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 20

The second year of the Premiers' Plan will begin this month with the opening oil the various Parliaments. Neither the Commonwealth nor the States, except, perhaps…

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Bridge Celebrations. Children's Day on March 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 10

The Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) announced yesterday that March 16 would be Children's Day in the Harbour Bridge celebrations. All schools in the metropolitan…

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Song Of The Bridge On Regal Record

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 8

COMPOSED by jack Lumsdaine. "The Bridge We've Been Waiting For" has been made on a Regal record by Columbia Gramophone…

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Bridge Lottery Prizes First Drawing on

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 7

The first four prizes in No. 2 Bridge Lottery will be drawn on Monday morning by the Chief Hospital commissioner (Mr. R. J. Love)…

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Third Arrest Following Train Robbery Lithgow

The Sun · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 20

A third man has been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a goods train between Lithgow and Wallerawang. Among the…

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Bridge Celebrations. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 6

Sir,—In the progrnmme of events to celebrate the opening of the Bridge, there appears to be no provision made to bring to the notice of visitors from oversea contemporary…

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Visiting Artist. Admires Sydney Bridge. " a Beautiful Thing."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 8

Major Gordon Home, well-known archaeologist, author, and artist, arrived in Sydney yesterday from the East by the Nellore, in the course of a world tour. He is a…

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Oldest Abo. to Take Part in Bridge Celebrations?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

When Mr. J. Ryan, a member of the Auburn A.L.P., was holidaying at Woy Woy, he met Turo Downes, who is believed to be the oldest aboriginal in…

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Catholic Club Notes. Annual Meeting: Bridge Week Accommodation

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 22

The annual general meeting of members of the Catholic Club will be held in the club's lounge, 197 Castlereagh-street, next Monday, 22nd inst., at 8 p.m. Following…

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Children's Day on Bridge All Metropolitan Schools in

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 7

The Minister for Education, Mr. Davies, said last night that all schools, both State and non-State, in the metropolitan district, including…

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Rushed Sydney Trains Bridge Opening Extensive Queue Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 15

WHEN booking was opened for the special trains at cheap rates that will travel to Sydney for the opening of the…

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To Q'land Heavy Rain, But Roads Hold Bad Patches

The Sun · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 23

Although heavy rain has fallen along Pacific Highway between Sydney and Grafton, so far no traffic difficulty has been…

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