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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

9,505 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

Motorist Failed to Stop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

William Htymes, 40, salesman, was fined £10 at the Central Police Court yesterday on a charge of falling to stop his car in Boomerang-street on September 10 after a man and a…

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Upkeep of Steering. Duty of All Motorists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

It is admitted by all conscientious motorists that their first duty in respect of their cars is to see that they are maintained in a safe condition. It is generally accepted that such…

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Motoring Buying Used Cars. Imperative Precautions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

A person who sets out to buy a used car is generally a bargain-hunter. He believes that his business acumen will enable him to pick up a vehicle at an attractively low price,…

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District Court. (Before Judge White.) Railway Crossing Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

Arthur William Illingworth, of Eastern avenue South Kensington, sought to recover from the Commissioner for Railways £400 damages for injuries received by plaintiff,…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Thomson.) (Crown Prosecutor, Mr. T. S. Crawford.) Motor Driver Discharged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

Wilfred Gordon Ball, 22, motor driver, was charged with carnal knowledge of a girl under 16 years. The jury stopped the case, and returned a verdict of not guilty. Ball was…

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Free Tram-rides at Gladesville

The Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

Sydney people are continually complaining of the cost of transport on the Government tramways and railways, but the people of Gladesville are now to be allowed free tram-rides. Owing to the congestion of traffic on Gladesville bridge making pedestrian adventures dangerous, it…

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Lower Priced? 1934 Chevrolet Gen. Motors' New Range

The Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 16

Advance information of General Motors' cars for 1934, reveals increases in power, the adoption of x-girder frames; independently sprung…

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Will Sell Riley and Rover Cameron Motors Is New Company

The Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 16

Registered as Cameron Motors, Ltd., a new company has been formed to control the distribution of Riley and Rover cars in N.S.W…

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Changed Labels On Railway Goods

The Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 9

AN ingenious scheme to defraud the Railway Department was outlined at the Central Police Court to-day, when Walter Hennings, 24, railway porter, was charged with having stolen goods on 15 occasions since June, 1933…

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Easter Railway Cruise

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

The N.S.W. Government Railways have decided on an Easter Railway Cruise, four days, March 30 to April covering the Murrumbidgee…

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Motor Boating St. George Club

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 3

This Saturday will witness another big day's sport at Kogarah Bay, when 12 speedboats will take part in the following events: Sealed handicap,4…

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Hints to Motorists. Brake Drums

The Propeller · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

It is of the almost importance to keep the brake drums free from oil. When the car is driven out into the country the crown of road tilts the…

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Motor Boating. Woronora River Club

The Propeller · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

The Woronora River Club's monthly outing to Picnic Point, George's River, took place last Sunday. A large party made the trip. A cricket match took…

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Motor Car Accident. Claim for Compensation

The Propeller · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

In the District Court on Tuesday, before Judge Sheridan, reserved judgment was given in an action brought by Michael Wolfe, of Carver's Road,…

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Echo of Railway Smash-up Regression Appeal In Court Is Opposed

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

COUNSEL for the New South Wales Railways Commissioner immediately challenged the right of the Court to dispose of…

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Railway Tour for Boys Prospectus Issued

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

Following on the very successful boys' railway tour to the North Coast in September last, the Railway Department has issued a…

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Tram Shelter Wanted

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

A request for a tramway waiting[?]hed at Glebe terminus is to be sent to the authorities by Glebe Council, because of the complaints of…

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WORLD of MOTORING Goles

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

LES ALCOCK, auto electrical expert in the city, and popular handicapper of the Easts, is due for congratulations on the occasion of being the proud father…

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Route Mapped For Prince's Procession Domain to Railway, Gov. House

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

A CONFERENCE yesterday drew up the routes for the Prince's procession, and the festival fortnight pageant…

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Re Royal Yacht and Motor Club. To the Editor

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

Through the columns of your paper I would like to advise owners of property in Gunnamatta Bay of what is approaching unbeknown to them…

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