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Railways, roads & transport, 1937

9,138 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

Hurstville Road Works

The Propeller · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

Works passed at the last meeting of Hurstville Council for Woodville. Ward totalled £3492, comprising widening to full width Rose Street, from…

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Bexley's New Road

The Propeller · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

Good progress is now being made with the construction of a new road in the heart of the Bexley shopping centre. It will give access from…

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Road to Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

A request that the road between his [?]premises and Holroyd Methodist Church [?] repaired was made by F. Winfield to [?]lroyd Council—Referred to overseer…

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Said to Be Chaotic Mascot Aerodrome Conditions Report on Crash

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 23

"C[?] at M[?]are referred to it is believed, in the report on the [?]ds which…

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"The Road to Glory

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 14

Here is a story of three courageous men and one beautiful woman lost in the turmoil of love and war. It's one of the most thrilling of all Fox 20th…

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Matmen Train for North Sydney Bout

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

MIDDLEWEIGHT wrestler, Reg. Piermont, worked out, with 14-stone Fred Charlesworth at Hercules Physical Culture Club yesterday. He…

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Cycle Races on Roads. "Danger to Traffic."

The Propeller · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

Application was made at the last meeting of Hurstville Council by the Dulwich Hill Cycle Club for permission to use Stoney Creek Road and…

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Toll of the Road Two Die in Motor Smashes Woman Passenger In Bus Killed Others Hurt

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

A SCHOOLTEACHER was killed seven other passengers were injured yesterday when a bus mounted a footpath in Woodside Avenue…

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Road Race Circuit Being Constructed At Bathurst

Referee · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 17

AT last there is something definite about a road circuit in N.S.W. for car racing. After lone negotiations between the Light…

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Road That Bogged Hearse and Bridal Car

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

A bridal car and a hearse are included in the many vehicles that have been bogged in North-street, Auburn. Alderman Lamb told his colleagues so…

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Killed in Bus Accident Had Visited Brother's Grave Vehicle Swerved Across Road

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

YESTERDAY morning a woman was killed when returning home after having placed flowers on her brother's…

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Road to Progress Too Many Farmers Have Birds that Seriously Lower Flock Average Countrywoman Outlines Successful Methods

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 11

FROM time to time it has been pointed out that the margin of profit in present-day poultry farming does not allow for the maintenance of any but good birds. In too many yards, however, are fowls that do not come up to scratch, and consequently lower the average of the birds worth keeping. This was emphasised recently when Mrs. Parslow gave an address on poultry keeping as a…

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Limit On Speed Likely Voting Is in Favor of Move Parley On Road Safety 30 & 50 M.P.H.

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 1

ALTHOUGH all postal votes are not in the possession of the Road Safety Conference, indications at last night's…

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Motorists, Here's Your Chance

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

Mr J. O. Peterson, of Central Garage, Penrith, notifies in this issue, that he has installed the latest motor engine analyser, which taken all the…

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Emu Plains Railway Revenue

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 6

At Emu Plains railway station during the year ended 31st December last the revenue fcr passengers and parcels was £1083. The revenue for goods traffic…

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Motor Smash Lidcombe Youths Injured

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

Riding a motor cycle on Sunday, Greg. Duff (17), of Ann-street, Lidcombe, and Fred. Austin (19), of Clarence-street, Lidcombe, were involved in an accident…

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Motoring Notes Then and Now the Hume Highway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 9

The new official R.A.C.V. Motor Guide Melbourne to Sydney and return, by the Hume Highway, differs greatly from the original issue Published in 1914—23…

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For Motorists

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 10

"Prevention is better than cure" is just as good advice for motor cars as for anything else, and that is the reason "car save chats'" arranged by Mr…

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Motoring Memos

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 13

ALTHOUGH there is an official time when motor vehicle lights must be switched on, the R.A.C.A. advises motorists to protect…

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Stiff Motor Cycle Test Many Country Centres Visited on the Route

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 13

BOWENFELS, Bathurst, Orange, Molong, Manlidra, Eugowra, Parkes, Peak Hill, Tomingley, Narromine, Dubbe, Wellington, Mudgee,…

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