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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

8,894 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

Motorists' Peril. Deadly Carbon Monoxide. Closed Car Danger

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 12

Recently, a medical man, driving a car along the Great Southern Highway, became drowsy, lost consciousness, and sustained serious injuries as a result of the uncontrolled…

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Canadian Railways Closer Co-operation. Senate Committee's Decision. OTTAWA, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 13

The possible amalgamation of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways received a decided setback to-day, when the Senate committee accepted the general…

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Peak Hours George-st. West Trams Shops Protest

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 3

THE diversion of all trams serving Newtown-Marrickville-St. Peters districts from the George-street West…

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Railwaymen's Luncheon

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 3

A toast at the Railway Officers' annual picnic. Second from left is Mr. Harligan (Railways Commissioner). Mr. Maddacks (Transport Commissioner) is in the centre…

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Motoring Motor Cars That Run on Rails How Modern Ideas Would Improve System

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 15

TRANSPORT facilities in this country are so hopelessly involved that business people, primary producers, and all others, who are forced to use existing services are paying a heavy penalty for the mistakes of the past. Railroads still and always will have their uses, but science and intensive…

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N.S.W. Motor Boat Does 75 M.P.H. ADELAIDE

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 2

The "N.S.W. challenger, Gettlen, reached a speed of 75 m.p.h, in a trial run this afternoon prior to its race against Tortoise II. in the…

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Brakes on Motor Vehicles Police Warning

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 2

Motorists are reminded of the necessity for the brakes on their motor vehicles to be maintained in perfect order to ensure the safety of…

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Man Was Tempted and Fell Sentence for Railway Theft Suspended on Appeal Enfield Yard

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 5

THE story of the extensive depredations of thieves operating in the large Enfield railway yards and of a railway employee who…

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Motor Licenses Must Be Carried

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 6

The Commissioner, for Road-Transport, Mr. Maddocks, announced yesterday that new regulations had been made which required that licenses…

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The World of Motoring Goggles

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 7

ERNIE REYNOLDS, of Eatsern suburbs Club, had his machine going "flat out" in last Sunday's flying quarter, when he came second in a field of…

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Death of W.A. Motor Racing Official Perth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 7

Mr. H. F. Wilkinson, a leading racing official was found drowned in the Swan River, South Perth, to-day. He had been in ill-health,…

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To-day's Tram Services

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 3

The Commissioner for Tramways ad[?]es that in connection with the cricket match to-day special services of trams will be run from Circular…

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The Trams (The Government proposes to spend £23,000 on buses.)

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

It really does not matter if They're empty as can be; When speeding on the King's highway From Enmore to the Quay…

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Floods Sweep Wide Areas in Queensland Railway Bridges Under Water in Many Places

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday. -- Torrential rain is falling in the Tully and Innisfail district, causing floods and dislocation…

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Two Dead in Smash Motor Lorry Hits a Tree Child Killed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 1

When a heavily-loaded motor lorry crashed with terrific force into a tree at Kiamba Gap, 20 miles from…

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Girl "Pro." Athlete Her Status Lost Advertisement for Motor Car "Babe's" Plans (Copyright, 1933, by "The Daily Telegraph" and N.A.N.A.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 6

It almost broke my heart to turn professional--but now that it is done I have no regrets. The many offers I received never…

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Motor Due for Win Has His Chance In The Maiden

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 1

MOTOR has let his stable down several times lately; but P. Riddle and his followers are likely to retrieve their losses on the…

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Inaugurazione Del Tram Monza — Bergamo

Il Giornale Italiano · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 3

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Rival Bridge Codes Contract Easier, Says Authority

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1933 · page 13

Most people, if asked whether Contract is a more difficult game than Auction, would promptly say "yes."…

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Dived Through Windows Passengers' Panic When Train Derailed

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1933 · page 3

GILGANDRA, Saturday.-- When a train was derailed between Curban and Armatree, the passengers became panic-stricken and some of…

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