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Railways, roads & transport, 1937

9,138 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 250

Motor Sport Trophies

Referee · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 17

TROPHIES won by competitors in A the Light Car Club and R.A.C.A. trials during the 1936 season, will be Presented at a meeting to be held at…

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Motor Sport and Motoring England's Surprise Win in Speedway Test Team Tactics Beat Australians

Referee · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 17

DESPITE the brilliance of "Bluey" Wilkinson, who wan all his heats, England defeated Australia by 28 points to 25 in the third Speedway Test at the Sydney Showground on Monday, night, team tactics being mainly responsible, for their victory. A great crowd of over 30,000 saw…

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Motor Boating Yachting Acquatics N.S.W. Championship Regatta the Big Three Turner, Pearce, and Bradley, In Sculls

Referee · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 18

ONE of the greatest attractions at the N.S.W. Rowing Association's championship regatta at Penrith on February 6 should be the race for the sculling title. THE presence of Herb. Turner will…

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For the Catholic Motorist Notes and News From the N.r.m.a. Work on Mitchell Highway

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 13

The N.R.M.A. has been advised that reconstruction work will soon be commenced on the Mitchell Highway at Serpentine, between Molong and Wellington…

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Motor Touring Record

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 13

Inquiries dealt with by the N.R.M.A. touring department during the month of December constituted an Association record. Nearly 6000 motor tourists were…

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Our MOTORING section

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 12

"The Pilot" will be glad to give our motoring readers advice on the driving and maintenance of their cars. Advice will be given on the selection of a new car. All questions relating to repairs or maintenance should state the year or model of the ear. Correspondence to be addressed "The Pilot," care "The Editor,"…

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Dangerous Driving. Motorists' Presidents' Reply to Magistrate's Warning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 5

The president of the R.A.C.A. (Mr. W. J. Bradley) and the president of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. J. C. Watson) yesterday agreed that, if it was proved that a motorist had driven at…

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Police Motor Cycle Stolen. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

George Forsyth Bryson appeared at the Bulli Police Court on the charge of having taken the local police motor cycle and sidecar, and used the vehicle without authority…

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Charges Against Motorist. Both Dismissed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

The cases against Alan Cortic, 54, who was charged at the Paddington Police Courth with having driven a motor car while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and with not…

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Railway Commissioner's Visit. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

Replying to a civic welcome, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, Chief Railway Commissioner, who came to Taree to attend the annual railway picnic. urged greater patronage of the railways. He…

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Police Beaten Back. Tear Gas Fails. Motor Strikes in Peace Negotiations. DETROIT, Jan. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 10

The Automobile Workers' Union picket line, estimated to be 2000 strong, withstood a police tear-gas attack, and succeeded in closing the…

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Racing with Food Natives to Aid of Motorists Tennant Creek, Thurs

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 21

JACK and Paddy, the two special tribal runners of the Warramungas, have taken food to passengers on…

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Motorist Was Warned Under Influence Fined £10

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 22

Lionel Harris Larsen, 55, electrician, of Louisa-road, Balmain, was, at the Manly Court to-day, fined £10, and had his licence suspended…

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Hints to Motorists. Pitman Arm

The Propeller · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

The steering drop arm or pitman arm is invariably attached by tapered spline to the steering box rocker shaft or the spindle, and locked by…

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Injured in Motor Smash

The Propeller · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

George Holden, 24, of Hurstville, and two other men, were injured when a motor car struck a pole in Mitchell Road, Alexandria, last…

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Motorist May Be in Victoria Opinion of Police

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 5

Referring to Mr. F. A. Greenaway, whom police are anxious to interview for assistance In connection with the Identification of the…

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Tram Men Take Case to Court Move To Secure Increase In Rates Vital Claims

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

WITH the object of securing an immediate hearing of claims for increased wages and improved working conditions, the Federal executive…

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Left Clinging to Tram Wire After Crash

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

Two men had remarkable escapes from death or serious injury in an unusual accident on the Central station ramp yesterday. They were…

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Mine Shaft Murder Touring Motorist Home at Weekend Blacktrackers Called on by Detectives Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

MR. P. A. GREENAWAY is expected by his son to return, to Melbourne on Saturday or Sunday. Police believe he can give them assistance to enable them, to…

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Eastern Suburbs Seek A Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

A revival of the movement to have the railway system extended to the Eastern Suburbs is sponsored by Waverley aldermen…

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