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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

9,904 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 250

The World Of Motoring GOGGLES

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 8

FRANK VAREY is without doubt one of the gamest and most sportsmanlike riders on the track to-day, and we make this statement without reservation. He is never…

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Organised Goods Thieving Railway Trucks and Factory Two Week-end Raids

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 7

TWO gangs of thieves are concentrating on bulk goods in the Redfern district. One party stole 14 70lb…

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Melbourne Tribute Success of "Telegraph" Motor-cycle Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 9

A fine tribute comes from the St. Kilda Motor Cycle Club, Melbourne--claimed to be the largest club affiliated with the Victoria A.C.U.--to…

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Truck Between Trams

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.--At the peak period traffic was held up for half an hour this evening, when a light motor truck and two trams were…

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A Motor-cycle Cavalcade

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 11

OUT FROM YASS. A. North speeds through the bush. (LEFT): Mr. and Mrs. A…

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Bridge Afternoon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 7

Green linen covers on the tables looked cool and inviting, and vases of zinnias added a colour-contrast of deep red, when members of the Chelsea. Club held their first bridge…

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Award Rates to Apply Work at Cessnock Aerodrome

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 8

As a result of representations by Mr. R. James, M.H.R. (Labor, Hunter), award rates and conditions will be observed in the…

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TILL 1939 Keep Bridge Rate

The Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 15

A letter he had received from the under-secretary to the Premier, stated definitely that the Premier's intention was not to abolish the…

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Contract Bridge. Hands in Olympic Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 17

The hands submitted in the 1935 Bridge Olympic, played on Saturday at David Jones' auditorium, have created widespread interest among bridge players. Leading players who…

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Harbour Bridge Tax. Council Urges Abolition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 14

At last night's meeting of the Kuring-ga[?] Council, Alderman Swinbourne said the Government was "hoodwinking and cide-tracking the councils" over the Harbour Bridge tax…

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Toll on Bridge Season Tickets ? Move on N. SHORE

The Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 15

STRONG support for the North Shore move to secure season toll tickets for vehicular traffic on the Harbor Bridge was given to-day by Mayors of the areas concerned, who emphasised the triple burden…

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The Aeroplane: Model Building for Beginners No. III Light-'Plane Builders Some Technical Hints

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 45

IT is often wondered why the small area control surfaces at the tail of a 'plane are so effective. It is because that at the speed at which the 'plane flies the air has considerable pressure, and if we…

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"U.A.P. M.'sL.A. Hoodwink Councils" Vehement Charge by Alderman Demands Action On Bridge Tax

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 10

IN furtherance of the campaign by North Sydney Councils to have the Harbor Bridge property tax lifted. Kuringai Council…

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Uniform Railway Gauge. Federal Cabinet's Decision

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 8

At a meeting of the Federal Cabinet at Canberra last Friday it was decided to go ahead with the construction of a standard gauge railway from Port…

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Motor Coaster for Fiji

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 5

The motor coaster Tui Cakau, built by Harland & Wolff for Morris, Hedstrom (Fiji), Ltd., and recently placed in service at…

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Motor Cargo Liner Durham. Lands Chilled Beef Cargo in Perfect Condition

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 1

The motor cargo liner Durham, which sailed from Melbourne December 23, carried a large cargo of wool and refrigerated produce,…

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Motorship Manoora. Leaves United Kingdom Feb. 12

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 1

The Adelaide Steamship Company's new motorship Manoora will leave the United Kingdom on February 12, arriving in…

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MOTORING What's Round the Corner?: Latest Models and Future Designs

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 41

In this article reference is made to some of the most conspicuous advances which have been accomplished by car engineers and designers, and a guarded forecast given as to the type of vehicle which might be popular a few years hence.—By "Spotlight" THE writer recalls an evening, some years ago, when among the small crowd of persons…

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Moving a Huge Tank by Motor Lorry

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 38

On the property of Mr. L. K. Turner, Woorandara, Booligal. The tank measured 27ft by 5ft 6in…

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The Railways. Increase in Revenue. Record Year Expected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 13

Durint the six months ended December 31 appioximately 80,000,000 passengers were carried on tht New South Wales railways. This represented an increase of 11,300,000…

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