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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

8,894 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Southern News Holroyd's Roads £2,200 Needed, Says Overseer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

That the expenditure of £2200 would be necessary for the topdressing of tarred roads was stated by the overseer (Mr…

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The Road Through Donegal: Where Traditions Linger I.

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

The Road, so far as I am concerned, writes "G.G.," in the "Irish Independent," begins at Ballyshannon, the pretty little town known to fishermen as the spot where…

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The Road to Rome. How Lord Clonmore Found It

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 6

Somewhat belatedly we have been reading in the "Dublin Review" the article in which Lord Clonmore has related the circumstances of his…

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More Heavy Floods Victoria Cut Off By Road EDEN

The Sun · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 22

Torrential rain has fallen here, 16 inches being registered in 16 hours. To-day during a violent storm eight inches fell in three hours, resulting…

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Foot Off, Crawled for Help Youth's Agony After Being Run Down by Train at Daybreak Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

WITH his foot severed at the ankle, H. Lapham, 18, of George Street, Burwood, was discovered beside the railway line…

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Rail Motor Wanted Liverpool-Granville Stretch Guildford Request

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

A rail-motor picking up southern passengers from the 12.40 a.m. train at Granville is sought by Gulldford Progress Association…

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Motor Cycling Increased Popularity of the Four-Speed Gear Box

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 13

IN referring to the most noticeable features of motor cycle design for 1033, "The Motor Cycle" says that perhaps first and foremost is the growth in…

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Motors and Motoring Queer Uses Motor Cars Used for Killing Rats and Making Ice Cream

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 13

"Most of us regard a motor car merely as a means for getting about from one place to another. But in the country, and especially on out-of-the-way- farms,…

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Bourke to Darwin Prospects of Developmental Railway Being Built

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 12

In reply to comments in London upon the proposal for the building of a railway from Bourke (N.S.W.) to Birdum (Northerns Territory) by private…

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Railways Praised Quick Removal of Starving Sheep

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 12

In view of the severe criticism that is usually hurled at the N.S.W. Railway Department. It is refreshing to hear a word of praise for the service rendered…

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Care of the Motor Car An Hour's Use of the Oilcan will Obviate Many Faults a Few Useful Hints to the Motorist

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 12

"There are many little things about a car that may go wrong and that, when they do, cause much inconvenience to those that do not know how to remedy…

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Motoring Memos

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 13

THE Commonwealth Director of Development (Mr, J. Gunn) stated last week that as soon as preliminary inquiries had been completed, a public…

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Riverina Railways. Uniform Gauge Desired. (From Our Correspondent.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 8

The Steady extension of the sphere of Victorian trade influence in Riverina has induced demands from certain of the border districts for further railway concessions to…

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Flood Damage. South Coast Railway. Rapid Repair Work. Engineering Problems

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 9

Since the disastrous floods of Sunday night, gangs of men have been working day and night to repair the damage caused to the South Coast railway line. At 12.30 a.m…

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Damage on the Main Northern Railway Line Following Recent Cyclonic Disturbance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 12

A BREAKDOWN GANG AT WORK ON THE LINE NEAR DURI. A TWISTED SECTION OF THE LINE AFTER A WASHAWAY IN THE SAME AREA…

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Tramway Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 15

The annual interstate Tramway Carnival will be held at Drummoyne Baths on January 30 and a representative team from Victoria will compete The visitors will be entertained at dinner…

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Motor Traders' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales the following officers were elected for 1033:—President, Mr. L. E. Doran (re-elected); city…

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Motor Transport in Italy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

Few countries are so appreciative of the benefits of motor transport as Italy, and that despite the fact that the railways are Stateowned and operated. In fact, Italy possibly…

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Motoring New Models. Riley and Hillman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

The "Gamecock" model of the Riley is a type which has won widespread popularity among lovers of sports models in England, and the introduction to this State of the car…

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Motor Cycling. World's Champion in Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 15

Jack Porker speedway champion of the world. arrived in Sydney yesterday. He and Frank Arthur, the Australian representative dirt track rider drove from Melbourne. They left Melbourne at 6 p. m. on…

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