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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

8,894 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Hail Stopped Train NARRABRI

The Sun · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 9

The severity of Saturday's hailstorm can be gauged from the fact that an engine-driver taking a goods train through to Walgett was obliged…

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A Long Wait Guildford-road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

"I am informed that we haven't done anything to this road since it was made at the subdivision," said the Mayor (Alderman Campbell) at Holroyd…

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Rail Damage Brisbane Mail Train Held Up

The Sun · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 9

Railway reports show that extensive storm damage was caused throughout the State. Many services are interrupted…

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£30 Vote for Pendle Hill-road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

£30 was voted for quarry refuse for Ettalong-road by Holroyd Council on Tuesday. The condition of the road was brought…

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Bruxner Establishes Ascendancy Over Stevens Country Pty. J U B I L a N T at Latest Move Railway Concessions to Supporters; Suburbs Neglected Bridge Fares A.f.a. Members Want a 'Clean-up' of Outside Organisations

The Labor Daily · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 6

MEMBERS of the U.C.P. section of the State Alias Party arc jubilant because of the ascendancy which their leader, Mr. Bruxner,…

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Car Crashes Into Tree Dr. Aubrey King Hurt on Appin Road

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 1

After driving all night on a trip from Narooma to hie home at Pymble, Dr. Aubrey King was injured when the car left the Appin Road,…

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Motor-Coach Stowaways Two London Boys The First

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 6

The peculiar distinction of being the first motor-coach stowaways has been earned by two London boys, Harry Mills, aged 12, and Teddie Taylor, aged 13,…

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Bourke to Darwin. Reported Railway Scheme. Scepticism in London. London, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 9

During the past three months reports have been trickling to London of an Australian plan, with English backing to the extent of £15,000,000, to build a railway from Bourke…

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Motor Cycling. International Meeting Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 14

The heavy rain on Saturday compelled the promoters to postpone the international meeting at the Speedway Rovale until next Saturday night…

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Motor Accidents. Car Over Bank. Family's Wonderful Escape

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 10

Returning from a holiday at Bateman's Bay, with his wife, daughter, and a boy friend, Mr. Allan M. Shepherd, of Dulwich Hill, had a remarkable escape from death in a…

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No More Trams ? Two Conductors Share £5000

The Sun · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 6

First prize in to-day's Lottery was shared by Mr. R. Paine, of Doncaster-avenue. South Kensington, and Mr. W. Kennedy, of Mount-street,…

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New Low Pressure Motor Tyre Plane Principle Is Adapted

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 11

Since the introduction of the first pneumatic motor car tyre there have been many changes in its design. It has advanced from a crude,…

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Roads Blocked

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 12

Washaways and landslides caused blackages on many of the main roads leading from Sydney, and repair gangs were at work throughout the day. The [?]ower Coast-raod…

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Boyd's Bay Bridge. Tweed Heads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 12

The erection of the superstructure of the bridge at Boyd's Bay, Tweed Heads, on the main Pacific Highway, will commence this week. The bridge will cost almost £15,000…

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Roads Blocked by Flood Waters "Marooned" Street in Coogee

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 10

Much of Alfreda Street, Coogee, was altogether cut off by road from the rest of the world all day yesterday, being feet deep in water in…

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Car Did Not Stop, Police Say Man Knocked Down Near Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 9

While crossing Pacific Highway, near the Bridge, late last night, George West (28), of Berry Street, North Sydney, was struck by a car…

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Flood Victims Funeral By Road To-morrow (Continued from Page 13)

The Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 12

The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, and Clifford Davis, three of the victims of the Stanwell Park disaster, will leave the Illawarra Cottage…

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Railway Washaways. Emergency Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 12

The Railway Department was compelled to establish emergency services on several lines. The most serious block occurred on the Illawarra line, and it is expected that it will…

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Debris on Railway Line Near Stanwell Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 12

Fallen rock and debris on the line about one and a half mile from Stanwell Park station. The service has been suspended…

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Motor Car Overturns. Young Man Killed. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 15

The bursting of a tyre caused a motor car to overturn at Broadford to-day, and John J. Miller, 24, motor driver, of Darlinghurst, Sydney, was killed. Kathleen Brunfield, 24,…

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