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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

10,046 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 250

Bridge Celebrations. Boy's Long Ride on Pony. BOMBALA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 10

Leonard Gwyther, nine years old, is riding from his home, at Leongatha (Victoria), to see the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He is riding a pony…

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The Bridge Pageant. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

Sir,—As a student of heraldry for many years. I viewed with feelings of surprise and regret the designs for some of the historical floats to be exhibited at the bridge pageant,…

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Dived Under Train Determined Suicide in Front of Crowd

The Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 7

IN front of 50 onlookers, William J. Magner, 42, a grocer, of M[?]ton-street, Granville, dived to death…

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Want To See Mr. Lang Open The Bridge MELBOURNE

The Labor Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

THREE house after booking opened to-day for special trains to Sydney for the opening of the…

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Roof Top Views Flats in Demand for Bridge Day 10- Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 9

On the day of the Bridge opening roof-top vantage points, north and south of the Harbor, will be at a premium…

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When Choosing Autumn Outfit Incentive of Bridge Opening Experts Advice Some "Don'ts"

The Labor Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 10

NOW that women are looking forward to choosing their autumn clothes--and this year the Birdge Opening festivities provide an added…

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Theft From Goods Train. Defendants Committed for Trial. Police -Tell Story of Fighting Arrest

The St George Call · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

“Recent robberies from trains in the vicinity are rampant,” said Railway Detective Norley, at the Kogarah Court on Tuesday, when a case was being…

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Maize and Motors

The Land · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 11

FEW motorists nor growers of maize now that this grain is largely used in the production of tetrachtyl, which is blended with petrol to prevent…

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Rapson Motor Tyre Prices

The Land · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 13

Commenting on the new low prices of certain sizes of motor tyres, Mr. P. A. McBain, managing director of Rapson Tyre Service Co., Ltd., points…

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Motor Cycling. Wentworth Speedway. Inter-city[?] Event

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 14

A large crowd is expected to attend the Wentworth Park Speedway to-morrow night, as interest is particularly centred upon the probability of C. Stewart, the Victorian rider, meeting either L. Van…

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Railway Losses. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

Sir,—The net loss of our socialised railways, as published in your issue of to-day, should arouse the apathy displayed by the general public towards the doctrine of socialisation of…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards and Juries of four.) Knocked Down by Motor Van. Donald v Jones

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Mrs. Mary Donald, of Boundary-street, Paddington, sued Henry L. Jones, of Edinburgh-road, Marrickville, motor van proprietor, for £400 damages for injuries received as the…

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Motor Boating. Royal Motor Yacht Club. Vice-commodore's Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 13

The Royal Motor Yacht Club has decided to celebrate vice-commodore's cup day at Rose Bay to-morrow afternoon. The vice-commodore, Mr. George Marner, has…

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RAILWAYS. Co-ordination Schemes Considered by Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 10

The organisation of railway systems in Britain and America was discussed yesterday by the conference of Australian Railway Commissioners and transport authorities called…

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Warning to Motorists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 10
Also in The Propeller

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) issued a warning to motorists yesterday, concerning the passing of schools. He said that it was unreasonable to expect young children to…

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Protest Railway Men

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

A protest against the postal ban on working class literature was made by a meeting of representatives of all sections of the railwaymen employed…

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Big Space for Used Motor Cycles

The Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 5

Probably the largest showroom in Australia devoted exclusively to second-hand motor cycles has been opened by P. and R. Williams, Ltd…

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Railway Prosecutions. Variation of Offence

The St George Call · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Several more cases were heard by Mr, McDougal, S.M., at the Kogarah Court on Thursday. The usual not paying fare and travelling on a half…

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Hints to Motorists. Oil Leaks

The Propeller · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

If the spark plugs on your car are constantly oily and fouling, this is an indication that oil is leaking past the piston rings…

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