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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Result of a Collision in O'sullivan-road, Rose Bay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 16

The occupants were fortunate to escape injury when these two sedan cars came into collision at the intersection of O'Sullivan and Latimer roads, Rose Bay, late yesterday afternoon…

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Super Bus 74-Seater to Take Road in Few Days

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 9

Sydney's latest bus--a double-decker, six-wheeled, 74-seater--will be in service on the Concord-York Street route in a few days…

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Joked on the Brink of Death Water Is Cold, Said Girl Before Jumping Bridge Victim

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 8

PLACING a bunch of red zinnias and white daisies on the western footway of the bridge after a patrolman had…

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Double- Decker Buses Will Be Placed On Road In Few Days Novel Features

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 8

NEW six-wheeled double decker buses are to be placed in service by the Department of Road Transport on the Concord-York…

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World Affairs in the balance Japan at the Cross-roads No. III.—The Rise and Fall of Communism

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 8

AT first sight it may seem strange to encounter a militant Communism in such a well-regimented country as Japan, but actually the discrepancy is not so striking. After all,…

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New South Wales Branch. Railway Commissioner's Monstrous Claim. Secretary Mcneill's Report

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 17

The Railway Commissioner has served on this Union and a section of its mem­bers a log of wages and a set of working conditions that are a disgrace to…

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Attack on Railway Worker's Conditions. Newcastle Committee's Activities. President Daltons's Report

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 17

Several matters of great importance were discussed at the Newcastle Committee meeting held last week. The question of having a show of tickets at…

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MOTORING : Amateur Knowledge and Professional Efficiency

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 43

In this article our contributor discusses the imperative need for a high standard of skill amongst garage men and the provision of facilities which will enable private…

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Motoring World's Largest Motor Coach A "House on Wheels" in the Desert

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 43

ON the opposite page we illustrate a novel and gigantic motor vehicle, which is said to be the largest motor coach in existence. It has been built to…

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MOTORING Car Bargains for Lean Purses

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 45

SOME time ago we mentioned an extraordinary case of bargain-hunting for second-hand cars in which a Continental journalist bought from an American…

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French Railway Disaster of Christmas Eve

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 45

The engine of the Paris-Strasbourg express, which, travelling at 65 miles an hour, crashed into the rear of the Nancy express stationary at Lagny, about ten miles from Paris. The disaster occurred on Christmas Eve, the Nancy train being crowded with holiday-makers. Six carriages were telescoped and more than 200 persons killed…

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Buy Direct Railway Department And Sleepers

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 18

A statement issued to-day by the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) says that the railway department does not Intend to depart from the…

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Flood Damage Railway Service Still Held Up TOWNSVILLE

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 18

Train services to the north are still disorganised following the most extensive rains experienced for a long time. The dislocation of the…

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Speeding Motorist Fined

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 14

According to Sergeant Davis at the Traffic Court to-day, William Shields, of Military-road, Cremorne, on January 7, drove his car along…

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Motor Smash Sequel

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 8

A motor smash near Wallacia on December 17, led to the appearance at the Traffic Court to-day of John Henry Park, of Campbell-street,…

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Lang Praised by Council Trams on Sound Basis

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

"There is no doubt that the man responsible for putting the trams in Sydney on a sound financial basis is Mr. Lang," said Ald Hardy, at…

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Vaucluse Regatta Entries Rowing Events And Sailing Motor Boats

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 3

RECORD entries have been received for the Vaucluse, Regatta, which is to be held on Saturday. The gala is now one…

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Expected To Improve On His Gosford Effort Ascot Should Suit Dover Patrol New Trainer Has Chestnut Looking at His Best the Motorist Is Due

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

RACING for the first time for over seven weeks, Dover Patrol was backed as if he were unbeatable at Gosford yesterday week, but he went down by a long neck to Prince Peter. The chestnut son of Heroic is expected to improve on that display at…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 5

Boyce Mackail, 32, of Bayswater Road, King's Cross, suffered a compound fractured right leg and head injuries when his motor-cycle…

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Railway Trespassers Fined Heavily

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 7

WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.--The severest penalties yet imposed locally for trespassing on the railway were imposed by Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M.,…

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