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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

9,904 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 250

MOTORS and Motoring General Improvement In New Car and Truck Sales in 1934 Motor Traders' Prospects

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 12

"It is pleasing to be able to record the fact that the general improvement in the motor industry so apparent in 1922, has in most sections…

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Interstate Motoring What the Law Requires Motorist to Do

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 12

THROUGH failure to carry their car registration certificates when entering Victoria from other states, many touring motorists were put to needless expense…

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Motoring Memos

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 12

FOR years pest motoring organisations have from time to time urged that the Sydney office, at any rate, for the registration of motor vehicles, should…

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The Waiwera a New Motor Ship for the Australian Run

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 2

THE motor vessel "Walwera," which is one of the latest additions to the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's fleet, is due in Australia in February next…

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Railway "Cruise" Attractive Northern Rivers Trip at Easter

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 2

AN attractive four-days' "cruise" with be conducted by the N.S.W. Railways Deportment at Easter. A special train will leave Sydney on the night of…

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Anniversary Day Railway Excursion Facilities

Referee · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 9

FOR the convenience of those who wish to travel either to the city or into the country during the holiday week-end, the Department of Railways…

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Motor Sport and Motoring Evans Back to Form Takes Full Points In Scratch Race

Referee · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 24

ERNIE EVANS suffered lately from a broken wrist, sustained while cranking a car; and a broken nose, the result of a car smash—injuries…

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Motor Cycling. Western Suburbs Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 16

Western Suburbs club's novelty trial resulted:— M. Willmore (349c.c: o.h.v. Velo[?]ette), 21 [?] [?]; A. Mead (348c.c. o.h.c. Velo[?]ette)[?] 1[?] points. [?]; F. Naylor (348c.c. o.h.c. Velocette), 12 points, [?];…

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Midland Railway Company (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 13

The Midland Railway Company of Western Australia, Ltd., shows a gross credit balance of £75,825 for the year ended June 30. Australian taxation on land holdings requires…

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Railway Parcels. Altered Hours for Receipt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 7

On and after February 1, the time of receipt for outward parcels at Central, Redfern, Newtoewn, and Erskineville stations on Monday to Fridays will be curtailed by one…

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Commercial Motor Vehicle Proprietor[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 7

Preliminary steps have been taken to form a Commercial Motor Vehicle Proprietors' Transport Association of New South Wales. The aims of the association will be to secure…

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Police Courts. Doctor Fined for Motoring Offence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 6

Dr. David Lewis, 30, was fined £10 at the Central Police Court yesterday for driving a car in Springfield-avenue, Darlinghurst, while he was under the influence of intoxicating…

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Motor Cyclist's Leap. Vehicle Plunges Into Gully. Coff's Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 12

When a tyre of a motor cycle ridden by F. Dean blew out, the cycle got out of control approaching a bend in the Red Hill-road. Dean threw himself off the vehicle just before…

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Quay Railway. Cabinet Consideration Promised

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 12

Replying to a deputation urging the completion of the Quay railway, Mr. H. P. Fitzsimons (Honorary Minister) said yesterday that the scheme was on the schedule…

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Near City Motor Tours for Holidays

The Sun · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 30

MOTORING conditions along some of the more important tourist roads within 150 miles of Sydney…

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All-Night Ordeal In Launch Steamer Rescues 3 Men Frozen, Hungry Motor Useless 'Plane Missed Them

The Sun · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 19

A DRIFT all yesterday afternoon and throughout the night in a 27ft. launch, and so completely lost that even an aeroplane search failed to locate them, three Vaucluse residents suffered a terrible ordeal…

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Kogarah's Trams

The Propeller · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 3

Five months have elapsed since tho Minister for Transport, Mr: Maddocks, told a deputation from Kogarah Council that some proposal would…

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W0r0n0ra Motor Boaters

The Propeller · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 2

The Woronora River Motor Boat Club held a social and dance at, the Como School of Arts last Saturday night. The club competition was…

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Holiday Railway Fares

The Propeller · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 4

The railway excursion fares which now apply on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays will also be available on Monday, January 28, for the convenience…

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N.s. Wales Tramway Xi for Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 3

THE fallowing team has been selected to visit Melbourne, in February to represent the N.S.W. Tramways against the Victorian Tramways…

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