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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

8,894 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Home of Speed-kings? Motor Cyclists Considering Liverpool Oval

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

Liverpool may become the meera of metropolitan motorcycle speed enthusiasts, if negotiations with the…

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Nurse Injured Struck by Motor Cycle

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

Knocked down by a motor cycle in Woodville-road, Granville, on Monday night, Nurse Elizabeth Palfrey, of Milner-road, Guildford, received concussion…

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The Railways Important Changes Under the Reorganisation Scheme Important appointments in the N.S.W.

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

railway service, as the result of the reorganisation scheme adopted by the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan), have been announced, as follows:—…

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Motoring Memos

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

THREE prominent Sydney motorists, Mr. A. P. Sutton, Mrs. Sutton, and Mr. Prank Howarth, last week drove from a Sydney suburb to several miles…

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Motor Accidents New British Scheme to Lessen Danger

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 12

AS a sequel to conferences between the Ministry of Transport and various road-Users' organisations, a new scheme has been evolved in England by which…

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The Motor Cycle Absolute Necessity for Use of Clean OH

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

In the following short article most valuable advice regarding the absolute necessity of always using clean oil for motor cycle engines is given by Mr. P. C…

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Motor Cycling Big Attendances in Sydney and Melbourne

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

A triangular match nice in which the leading riders, J. Hollis, V. Huxley, and L, van Praag, participated was held at the Wentworth Oval speedway (Sydney),…

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Motor Meetings Automatic Industries and Motor Traders' Association

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Automotive Industries of New South Wales, held at the Motor Traders' Association rooms, the following officers were…

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British Motor Industry Progress and Grit that Have Brought Success Again

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

The history of the British Motor Industry from its earliest days, has been one of progress in the face of difficulties. Then came the war, when its plant and personnel were required for other tasks, and the motor industry, during the war period, as such, virtually ceased to exist…

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"Plucking" Tickets. Tram Conductor Dismissed. Unusual Offence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 9

Tramway officials have dismissed a conductor for dishonesty. It is alleged that he was guilty of the rare offence of "plucking" tickets…

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Tram Gears. Mr. H. G. Bennett's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 10

"It is not correct to say that gear manufacturers are satisfied when there is parcelled out among them an order for 100 out of the 700 gears required for Sydney's new trams,…

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Motor Cycling. Wembley Team Arrives

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 14

The Wembley team of speedway riders, under the control of Mr. J. S. Hoskins, arrived in Sydney yesterday by the Ormonde. They were met by Mr. Hoskins, officials of the A.C.U., Lionel Van Praag,…

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Tramway Lines. New Methods of Relaying. Savings and More Comfort

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 13

By the adoption of two new methods in the laying ot tram lines the departmental engineers expect that bumpiness will be removed and a saving effected in maintenance…

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Motoring New Models. the De Soto Six

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 5

The latest model of the De Soto is an interesting example of the types of car which have recently made their appearance in this market. The sedan version, which is now…

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Motoring New Models. Some Obscure Causes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 5

In the days when the normal touring speeds of cars were much lower than those of the latest models, and only high pressure tyres were used, wheel wobble vas not so common…

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Silverton Tramway Co. Ltd. Interim Dividend Passed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 11

The directors of the Silverton Tramway Company, Limited, announce that the usual interim dividend will not be declared, in view of the present unsatisfactory condition and…

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Motor Traders' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales will be held at 57 William-street on Tuesday next, at 10.30 a.m. The association is also holding a dinner…

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British Railways. Decrease in Wages. Surprise Announcement. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 9

Surprise was expressed at the announcement of the raliway companies that they would recept the recommendations of the chairman of the National Wages Board for the railways…

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Railway Policy Criticised. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 10

The Goulburn Chamber of Commerce unanimously agreed to a resolution declaring that the Transport Commissioners were pursuing a policy of false economy in removing railway…

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Motor Route to Melbourne a Four-days' Trip

The Sun · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 28

Throughout the summer months Prince's Highway, the coastal route between Sydney and Melbourne, is always popular with motorists visiting…

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