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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

8,894 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250

Rationing Lifted 500 Affected In Vic. Railways MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 9

By suspending all rationing in the Victorian Railways from February 27 between 450 and 500 men will be affected…

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Railway Mishaps

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 3

Two minor railway mishaps resulted in thousands of people of the St. George District arriving late for work in the city last Monday morning…

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Struck by Motor Car. Compensation Awarded

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 1

In the District Court on Tuesday before Judge Edwards and a jury, Mary Flower, of St. Catherine Street, Mortdale, sought to recover from Jack…

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Compensation Awarded. Motor Vehicle Collision

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 6

In the District Court on Wednesday, before Judge Edwards and a jury, Robert Luke Cowan, of Emkore, sued Frederick A. Swan, of Tanner Avenue,…

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Hints to Motorists. Oil Gauge

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

If the oil gauge fails to register, stop and investigate the trouble immediately…

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Unlicensed Motor Driver

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 4

William John Stocks was proceeded against for driving a motor car along Alice Street, Sans Souci, while not being a licensed driver…

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Accidents of the Week. Motor Lorry Accident

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 4

At the intersection of Cross and Hudson Streets, Hurstville, on Tuesday morning a motor lorry owned by Orr and Sons, Hurstville, and driven by…

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Trams to South Head

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 10

From next Tuesday on trial for a month trams will leave Clarence Street City, for South Head Signal Station at 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., on…

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Revolt Flames Are Spreading in Rumania Railwaymen Demand Abolition of Martial Law State of Siege Must Surrender or Be Conscripted to Army Bucharest, Thurs

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 1

THE flames of revolt are spreading throughout Rumania, and are being Tanned by the high-handed actions of King Carol and…

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Tram Services Newcastle Cricket and Show Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 8

During the currency of the England v Northern District cricket match the Tramway Department has arranged for a special six-minute service to the…

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Public Corp. to Control City Transport Government to Get Rid of the Tramways Bus Services Will Also Be Given to Company Buyer Wanted Stevens Will Not Wait for Parliamentary Sanction

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

THE Prettier, Mr. Stevens, announced in a speech at Croydon last night that the Government had taken steps to…

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Bus, Tram Control One Board to Act Announcement by Premier Future Policy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 1

The creation of a Public Utilities Corporation, to take over the control of tram and bus services,…

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Thee Harden "Lion" St. Bernard Dog, Says Motorist

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 9

YO[?]NG, Thursday.--An explanation of the Harden "lion" story is Offered by Mr. B. J. Stocks, of Linden Hills, Cunningar…

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Motorists' Protection

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 9

While the importance of using pure first-grade motor oil cannot be exaggerated, it is difficult to understand just how the refractometer will…

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Motorists' Protection

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 10

"While the importance of using pure first-grade motor oil cannot be exaggerated, it is difficult to understand just how the refractometer…

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Announcer in Court Sequel to a Motor Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 10

HARCOURT GARDEN, of Cooper Street, Maroubra, son of Ald. J. Garden, and radio announcer for 2KY, was the…

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Mid-Atlantic Aerodrome Is Nearly Ready LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 1

A FLOATING aerodrome, for use in a regular Europe to South America air mail service, was launched yesterday, says…

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Old Southern Road Fine Sights Week-End Tour For Motorists

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 8

One of the main features of the 146 miles trip described to-day by the N.R.M.A. Touring Department is the run along the old southern…

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Quiet Farewell Archie Jackson's Body on Train

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 7

BRISBANE, Friday.--No noisy farewells marked the departure of the cricketers for tho south to-day by the Sydney mail…

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North Shore Wants Buses Over Bridge United Demand for Better Transport

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 8

"WE are in a worse position, as regards transport, than we were 20 years ago. Fares into town are ridiculous."…

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