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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

10,096 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Sutherland Train Service

The Propeller · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 7

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) informed Sutherland Shire Council at its last meeting that the existing arrangements for trains…

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To North Motor Tour Road Report

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 10

New England Highway, the main inland route between Sydney and Brisbane, is described in the road report issued to-day by the N.R.M.A. touring…

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Military Road, Merrylands

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

There were several requests before Holroyd Council for attention to Military-road. Merrylands-Guildford, and council decided to deal with the matter in…

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New Road Clock

The Propeller · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 1

An application has been made to Rockdale Council by Berger and Sons, Ltd., paint manufacturers, to erect a road-clock in Prince's Highway, at…

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"Bridge" Year Many New Structures

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 15

The touring department of the N.R.M.A. points out that 1935 may be regarded as a "bridge" year, in view of the number of importance of…

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Dogs On Roads Cause Of Smashes

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 5

DOGS running on to roads in the Canterbury district last night were responsible for three cyclists being so badly injured that they had to be admitted to hospital. In recent months, a number of cars and cycles have capsized when attempts to avoid…

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Tenders for Warialda Bridge. Warialda

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 10

The Department of Main Roads has invited tenders for the construction of a new bridge over Kelly's Gully, at Warialda railway. This is on trunk road No. 63, which runs through…

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Aborigines. Flight in Aeroplane. "Dont Want Any More of It."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 9

Six North Queensland aborigines, visitors from the stone age, made flights in an aeroplane at Mascot yesterday. It was a great occasion for them, and…

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Prince's Highway Road is Clear

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 15

The touring department of the N.R.M.A. reports that Prince's Highway the coast route between Sydney and Melbourne, is now fully trafficable, but…

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Goods Train Mishap Holds Up Five Mails

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 21

IT was 2.23 a.m. to-day-- a calm, clear night, and the great organisation of the Railways Dept. was functioning smoothly. A goods train left the Wyee Station, 69 miles from Sydney. Twenty-five…

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Camping Under Bridge Department to Act at Liverpool

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 13

The Main Roads Department on Tuesday affirmed its readiness to co-operate with Liverpool Council in Prohibiting persons from camping…

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Short Cut to Caves Hampton-Oberon Road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 15

Motorists who do not wish to travel by way of Jenolan Caves to Oberon may follow a short cut by way of Duckmaloi River, advises the N.R.M.A…

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Budgeree Ride in Aeroplane Aborigines Let Out War-Wfioops In Air Took Snake

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 5

ONE grabbed his hair, closed his eyes, and lowered his head. Another extended his wrist for "Peter," the…

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Death on the Roads. to the Editor Op the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 7

Sir,—Mr. Sandford's letter in your to-day's issue gives the causes of many accidents. Among these causes he points out the absence of a law compelling all vehicles to stop before…

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Zuleika's Record Family Five of Her Progeny in Train

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 12

Here is a record that is probably unequalled in the world. Pat Nolan is training at present for Dick Wooton, Prince's Son, Zulander, Whimsey, The…

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Thirty Injured British Express and Goods Train Crash London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 8

At least 30 people were injured when the Penzance-London express crashed into part of a goods-train, near Swindon. It is believed that…

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Road Service New Country Appointments by Royal Auto. Club

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 13

THE Roads and Tours Committee of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia has made further extensions to the Club's road service scheme by the…

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Coveted Honor British M.C.C. Road Teams 1935 Championship

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 13

THeE english M.C.C. championship for 1935, classed as among the most covered of all English road-[?] awards has been won by a Pord V-s team,…

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Making War on Road Hogs Safety Patrols Are Having Much Busier Time

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

The New Year's resolution of the Police Traffic Department to "cut out talking to motorists and go into action," is being quietly enforced…

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Queensland Motorist Made a Mistake

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 7

A rather unusual traffic case at Ryde Court on Thursday was one in which John Kennedy Lewis was proceeded against for driving in unregistered car…

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