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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

9,505 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Motor-cycle and Lorry Man Injured in Collision

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 1

When his motor-cycle collided with a lorry near his home in Floss Street. Hurlstone Park, last night, Eric Hird (20) received concussion and…

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Railway Excursions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

Special Australia Day excursion trains to and from the country will run from January 25. The tickets, at single fare for the double journey,…

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S.M. on Tangle of Tram Men's Award

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 3

"IT appears to me that immaterial things are left in the award, while material things are left out," said Mr. Stevenson,…

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The Truth About Motors and Motoring How To Get the Best Results From a Rockne

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1934 · page 9

FROM the ensuing correspondence it is apparent that quite a number of motorists are finding "Truth's" articles advantageous in obtaining satisfactory results from their automobiles. Care and maintenance mean so much to the proper…

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It's Over the Odds Petrol Tax Bleeds Motorists Reduction Urged

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1934 · page 9

CONSIDERING what automobile owners have to contend with in the way of taxation and traffic regulations, it speaks volumes for their temperament…

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Master Minds Of The Motor World Mr. Vernon Smith

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1934 · page 9

WITH the new year comes many changes and from a motoring viewpoint the most interesting of these,…

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Under Tram, But Uninjured Young Man Had Burn on Arm

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1934 · page 2

Although Alfred Phillips, 24, of Kippax-street, Surry Hills, fell under a moving tram In Pitt-street, near Campbell-street, city, last night, and…

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Police Will Watch Motorists in Campaign Against Jay-walkers

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1934 · page 2

The jay-walker, against whom the police will launch a campaign on February 1, is not to have all the attention…

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"Telegraph" Bridge Specialist

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 9

(Mr. Basser became known, at tells of thousands of bridge tables in New South Wales and Victoria, by his brilliant game in the recent inter-State tournament. He…

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Fell From Train

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

Norma Self, 11, of Graham-street, Lidcombe, slipped while alighting from a train at Berala railway station yesterday, and fell to the platform. She was…

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Aeroplane Crashes on Training Flight. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

An Aero Club Moth, flown by R. K. Butterworth, who was accompanied by V. R. Abbett as instructor, crashed at West Subiaco aerodrome yesterday afternoon. Neither…

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For Trophy Contract Bridge Match

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

Interest in contract bridge, which was stimulated so sharply by the recent interstate tournaments, was markedly in evidence at David Jones's…

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Casualties. Girl's Pall From Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 10

Norma Self, 11, of Graham-street, Lidcombe, slipped while alighting from a train at Berala railway station yesterday and fell to the platform. She was admitted to the Auburn…

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Danger Spot on Road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 5

It has been reported to the N.R.M.A. touring department that a temporary danger spot exists on Rvde-road, between Pymble and de Burgh's Bridge. An electric light…

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Sharks in Surf. Warning from Aeroplane. Note Dropped to Officials

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 9

Officials at the Maroubra Club's surf carnival on Saturday received a warning that sharks were in the water from an airman who was flying overhead…

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Man's Death on Train. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 10

Mr. Cecil Windin, of Inverell, collapsed and died when the Brisbane mail train was between Glencoe and Stonehenge this morning. Mr. Vindin had been receiving medical…

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S.a. Governor's Fire Peril Electric Overheating Halts Train

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--When the electric generator and equipment on the State railway coach carrying the Governor, Sir Alexander…

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Bridge and Gap: Women Suicide Plane Search Drama Boatmen Dare Bombora to Recover Body Laughing Girl on Bridge Patrolman Was Evaded

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

FOUR hours after a woman had plunged to death from the beetling cliffs at The Gap, a pretty 20-year-old girl last night became the 45th victim of the Harbor Bridge…

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The Telegraph Late News Search for Body of Bridge Victim

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

At an early hour this morning police were still searching for the body of the 20-year-old girl who jumped from the Harbor Bridge…

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Minister Is Killed by a Car Knocked Down When Crossing Road REV. T. F. POTTS

The Labor Daily · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

FORMER principal of the Burwood Method Ladies' College, Rev. Thomas Frederick Potts, 71, was knocked down and…

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