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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

9,904 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Motor Traders. Annual Meeting and Dinner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales will be held at the M.T.A. rooms, 57 William-street, on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. Prior to the…

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Confidence of Motor Trade. Extensions of Premises and Plant

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

There is a feeling ofc onfidence in the motor trade that 1935 will be a year of brisk business and satisfactory turnover. Good evidence of that spirit of optimism is afforded…

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Railway Fares. Popular Excursion Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 6

During the last two weeks of December railway tickets at excursion fares were issued for travel all over New South Wales. This "anywhere to anywhere" series was first tried for…

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Brussels Motor Show. Novel and Unorthodox Exhibits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

The Brussels motor show, which was held towards the close of last year, is reported to have been a very instructive exhibition, not so much on account of its magnitude, for it…

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Motorists Visiting Tasmania. Reduction in Car Freights

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

Some motorists are under a misapprehension that the 50 per cent, reduction in freight on the return journey from Tasmania to the mainland is only applicable provided the car…

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Motor Mechanics' Examination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. advises that the next examination for motor mechanics who wish to qualify for the association's certificate, will be held at the Sydney Technical College on…

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Menace of Relief Work Government Transport Services Rail and Tram Workers Wages Threatened

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 5

SYDNEY.—The air is thick with “prosperity” incense. Hartigan, N.S.W. Railway Commissioner, predicts greater railway traffic for 1935. The Master Builders’ Association prates of the building “boom,” and makes statements about “normal building…

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Motoring New Hillman Luxury Features

The Sun · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 12

During the forthcoming season the Hillman car should achieve even greater success, thanks to the high standard of excellence it has…

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For Motor Cyclists Talk On Trial Riding

The Sun · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 6

A talk on riding in motor cycle trials, with special reference to the forthcoming "Telegraph" Trial, will be given at the Five Dock Motor Cycle…

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Motor Boating St. George Club

The St George Call · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 5

Saturday last witnessed the biggest fleet to date, when 12 boats faced the starter in the second heat, the whole fleet finishing within 16 sees in a…

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The World of Motoring Club Doings

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 10

DEXLEY & DISTRICT: Members will meet on the usual course on Sunday, to contest a flying quarter mile handicap for the Omodel and quarterly point-score cups…

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Motor Boating A.m.y.s. Notes Aquaplane Paces at Middle Harbor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 3

Last Saturday was Commodore's Day at Middle Harbor. Two of the point score competitions were divided for the Commodore's trophies…

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Motor Cycle Reliability Trials

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 1

MEETING LAST NIGHT of organising committee of "The Telegraph" all earners' motor cycle reliability trial, to be held over the Anniversary weekend. Left to right:--Rob Roy (A.C.U.), R. H. Moore (Hazell and Moore), R H. While (competitions secretary, A.C.U), P. Williams (P. and R…

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Railway Tickets Big Increase Over Last December's Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 5

During the last two weeks of December railway tickets at excursion rates were issued for travel all over New South Wales--the most liberal…

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Field of 180 for Motor-cycle Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

MORE than 180 applications' for entry were reported at last night's meeting of the organising committee of "The…

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Motorist Fined £15 and License Suspended

The Biz · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 2

A fine of £5 was imposed upon Leonard Cop[?]25, at Parramatta Court on Monday. on a charge of driving a car on Liverpool-road, Canley Vale. on January…

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Fairfield Railway Station

The Biz · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

Workmen are carrying out slight repairs at Fairfield railway station. One of the most urgent requirements is a coat of paint for the entire buildings…

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Motorist Fined

The Biz · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 5

For failing to keep as near as practcable to the left hand side of the road while driving a motor van near Warwick Farm, Harold Porter, Sefton, was fined 15/…

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Contract Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1935 · page 19

The seeond seasion of the final match for the David Jones Challenge Cup for teams of four was played last night at the David Jones' Auditorium. At'the adjournment on…

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Bridge Pylon Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1935 · page 10

The camera obscure is proving a popular attraction at the exhibition in the soulh-eastern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and will be open to-day and to-morrow from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m…

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