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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

8,894 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

Motorist Arrested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 17

After colliding with a tram at the corner of Norton-street and Parramatta-road, Leichhardt, late last night, a motorist turned into a side street, and drove away from the scene…

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TRAMWAYMEN Apply for Restoration of Wages Cut. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 13

An application was lodged in the Arbitration Court to-day on behalf of the Tramway Employees' Association for a rescission of the order under which wages of members of the…

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Motor Cycling. Fourth Speedway Test

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 18

The fourth test match between England and Australia will be decided at the Spedway Royal to-night The test is of vital importance for Australia has won two of the previous matches, in…

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Railway Department Benefits. Bookings for Fifth Test Match. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 14

Rail bookings to Sydney for the fifth test match are so heavy already that the Railway Department has arranged to run a third special from Melbourne on February 21. More…

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LAUNCHED Motor Ship For The Islands Trade NOWRA

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 6

In the presence of a large gathering at Huskisson to-day, the motor ship Bolton was christened and launched…

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New Motorship Westralia Praised

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 4

High praise for the Huddart, Parker motorship Westralia is contained in the issue of "The Motorship" just to hand…

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Bobbin Head and Galston 66 MILES Pleasant Motor Tour

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 8

By following tho trip here described by the N.R.M.A Touring Department, the motorist visits Bobbin Head, Berowra Greek, and on the return passes…

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Motoring Selling the Old Bus

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 14

"VALUE for money" is the maxim which has inspired Fred Berry to write this timely article of advice to car-owners who have decided to sell the faithful old bus which has carried them over so many miles. His hints should be worth their weight in gold to all motorists who follow them…

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Govt. Still Wants to Sell Trams

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 6

THE Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, replying to a deputation from North Sydney yesterday,…

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Knocked Down by Motor Cyclist

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 6

Crossing Church Street, Parramatta late last night Mrs. Gertrude Bragg 42, of Harold Street, Parramatta, was knocked down by a…

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The World of Motoring

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 7

MISS MART LUXFORD is to be congratulated on the success of the Brennan benefit dance held last Wednesday night. The ball was completely packed…

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One Dead, Six Hurt. in Tram Smashes Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 5

David Dober, 35, married, of Lygon Street, North Carlton, was killed to-night when a motor cycle outfit driven by his brother-in-law, James…

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Bathurst Has Many Attractions Chance for Motorists in Week's Celebrations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 8

BATHURST, Friday.--Bathurst caters well for the motor-tourist as hundreds of visitors to the city for the opening to-morrow of the "Back-to-Bathurst" celebrations will discover…

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Tram Loss Cut Despite Lowered Fares Scheme for Public Utility Company

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 8

THAT the passing of the transport system to a public utility company is a definite part of the Government's plan, was…

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The Schoolboy Detective When Rob Missed the Train

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1933 · page 2

WHILE a pandemonium of talk reigned on the railway station among the boys of Granges College who had been away at special…

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Length Of Train On Dresses Of Wives Goes With Their Titles

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1933 · page 16

SYDNEY this week will have the pleasure of meeting the Marquis, the Earl and the Baron! In addition to the Marquis of Hertford, the Otranto will bring to Sydney next Wednesday the Earl of Pembroke, 15th of his line, and Baron Latymer (can be spelt Latimer), 6th Baron…

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Bridge Players Will Weep Over This Hand Held All One Suit, and Lost! Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1933 · page 1

In a game of contract bridge at Malvern last night, Mr. S. S. Sergeant, of Glenferrie-road, Malvern, held all 13 spades in…

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Four Hundred Miles From Town --And No Train or Phones Mrs. Wreford Recalls Station Days In The Good Old Times

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1933 · page 29

IN Sydney for the first time, in some years, and staying with Mrs. A. Darchy at Mosman, is Mrs. Charles…

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The Truth About Motors and Motoring the Singer Nine a New Production by an Old English Maker Surprising Performance

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1933 · page 11

THE introduction of a new model of such a well-known line of cars as the English Singer is something of unusual interest to Australian motorists, but when that model caters for a demand that is probably the most closely…

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Trials of a Telephone Combination Match-making Bureau, Police, Ambulance, Postal and Railway Receiving Depot

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1933 · page 29

There are a lot of people who think a telephone is a convenience. It is. To other people…

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