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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

9,904 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 250

Road Transport. Minister's Comment on Tax. ALBURY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

The taxation on road transport, which has aroused dissatisfaction in border districts, was mentioned in a letter from the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner; to Mr. A. Mair,…

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Fought Owner For His Car Glebe Road Battle

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 1

THREE men showed great audacity yesterday when they fought the owner and his brother for possession of a stolen car, in Glebe…

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Alpine Road N.r.m.a Tour Fine Scenery

The Sun · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 10

There are few more interesting inland holiday resorts than those on the far southern highlands of New South Wales and in the Victorian Alps, says…

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Road Show Girls Bill to Protect Them Licensing Tours "In The Sticks"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 7

THE Clerk of the Assembly announced it yesterday as the Industrial Arbitration (Theatrical Agencies and…

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Move for Railway Eastwood-St. Leonards

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 6

AT a conference convened by the Lane Cove Council at the week-end. It was decided to make another big effort to have the Eastwood-St. Leonards railway…

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Motor Camp At Wingham

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 17

The touring department of the N.R.M.A. has been informed by the Wingham Council that the local show-ground has been closed to campers…

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Amateurs Taboo Certified Motor Mechanics

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 17

At the last meeting of the central executive council of the Primary Producers' Union, it was decided that the council use its influence to have…

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Amazing Exhibits at the States' Motor Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 17

The exhibits at the motor show at Olympic were not as startling as those organised by America's motor firms at the World's Fair at Chicago…

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Hurt by Motor Lorry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

Struck by a lorry in Parramatta-road, Auburn, on Thursday last, Frederick Briggs, 32, of Barlington-street, Merrylands, was taken by Parramatta-Auburn…

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Motoring memos

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

"YORK Motors Second Year" is the name given to a brochure just issued by York Motor Pty., Ltd., William-street, Sydney, distributors of Morris cars, Morris…

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Motor Registrations. For Week Ended 18th January

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

Metropolitan area, new can 124, new trucks 30. Country areas new cars 104, new trucks 53, In the combined areas 28 new cycles and…

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At Studebaker's Australian's Visit to Mammoth American Motor Works

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

DURING his recent visit to the Bludo-baker enormous works and plant in America, Mr, H. W. Johnston, Australasian representative, met many old friends…

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MOTORS and Motoring Romance of Petroleum Link with the Life and Customs of the American Indians Stirring Incidents Recalled

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

THE use of petroleum in America, it is claimed, dates back to the earliest of the Indian tribes. The life and customs of the American Indiana were…

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MOTORS and Motoring for London Mr. Thorby Included in Delegation

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 12

MR. H. V. C. THORBY will be a member of the official delegation to London. The Federal Cabinet made this decision following strong representation…

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Unity of Action Necessary to Ensure Full Protection of Motor Users' Interests Active Policy Demanded

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 12

THE official journal of the Royal Automobile Association of South -Australia does not mince matters where motoring interests are concerned, as the following notes taken from the publication will show. IT is vitally necessary that those who…

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Unification Opposed N.S.W. Railway Authorities Favor Alternative Scheme

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 2

THE proposed unification of railways throughout the Commonwealth, to be discussed at the Premiers' Conference in Melbourne next month, is opposed by…

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Motor Sport and Motoring Stars Score in Finest of Australian T.T. Meetings Hannaford and Pratt Win Again

Referee · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 24

IN what was a national championship meeting in the fullest sense of the word, the Australian Tourist Trophy events were decided at Phillip Island on Monday. There were record entries for all four classic events; four States were represented; several records were broken; and the meeting was splendidly organised…

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Ballast Waggons. Thirty for Railways. Tender Accepted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 9

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) has placed a tender for the supply of 30 bogie all-steel ballast waggons, each of 40 tons capacity…

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Railway Stations on the Blue Mountains All to Have Electric Lighting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 9

The Railways Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) decided yesterday that electric lighting should be installed on all railway stations on the Blue Mountains. Some of the stations are…

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Motor Cycling. Speedway Racing. England v New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 14

A match race between motor cycle speedway teams representing New South Wales and England will be conducted at the Royal Agricultural Ground on Saturday night. The New South Wales Auto-Cycle…

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