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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

7,611 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Spotlight on Society N.Z. authoress on way to England . . . Celebrations guests arrive by Awatea today . . . Norwegian Consul-General and wife off to Norway . . . Christening of daughter to-morrow . . . Her 39th trip to Australia ... In hospital after motor accident

The Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 9

TWO popular members of Sydney's Consular Corps, the Consul-General for Norway and Madame Fay, will sail in the Norwegian freighter,…

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Deacon Ordered To Return To Railways MELBOURNE

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 1

PLACED on superannuation leave several years ago when his health failed as a result of war injuries, Mr. F. Downing, who had been…

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Railwayman Is Transferred Mr. T. V. Ryan Leaves Dubbo

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

After many years' residence in the Dubbo district, where he has been employed in the railway service, Mr. T. V. Ryan, prominent worker in the…

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Motorist for T[?] on Slaying Charge Liverpool

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 7

The Liverpool District Coroner, Mr. Poolman, at the Liverpool Police Court to-day, committed Ronald Charles Salmon, 21, a metal grinder,…

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Modern Motors Progress New Style Note in 1938 Oldsmobile Smart, Slender Lines: Influence of Modern Aero Design

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 17

THE 1938 Oldsmobiles have even smarter lines than the 1937 models, and incorporate several novel features. During the past 12 months…

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MOTORING and Motor Cycling Section Tourist Centre of the Week Wagga -- Thriving Town Of The Riverina

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 16

A SOUTHERLY journey of 324 miles lies ahead of the motorist leaving Sydney for Wagga, a thriving town in the…

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Matters of Moment to Motor Cyclists New Harley Davidson

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 18

TOMMY BENSTEAD astride the first 1938 model 1000 c.c. O.H.V. Harley on the road…

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Largest Model Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 8

The largest exhibition model railway system yet constructed in New South Wales is nearing completion in a workshop at Darling…

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Harbour Bridge Illuminated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 12

The Harbour Bridge, floodlit for the Anniversary Celebrations, photographed last night from Circular Quay…

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A Streamlined Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 7

'The Denver Zephyr" is a good example of the streamlining of American trains referred to by Mr. Goddard in an adjoing column…

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Waterfall-garie Road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 5

The road from Waterfall to the Garie Road turn-off will be open for two-way traffic from to-day. The opening of this section of road to…

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SINGAPORE Cross-Roads of World

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 10

At the cross-roads of the world, Singapore is the great barrier to the quickly-ascending. Rising Sun that seeks its "manifest destiny" in a new empire that will not only swallow the riches of China but will grope south to the wealth of the Dutch East…

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Floods Abate. Large Areas Still Covered. Great Damage to Roads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 12

Although all flooded, North Coast rivers were reported last night to be falling, large areas of country are still covered with water, and road…

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Found Dying on Road Police Theory Of Cycle Mishap

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

Douglas John Glover. 27, a baker, of Bowrai who was found unconscious last night near his bicycle on the main road near Mittagong, died…

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Motor Traders' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 12

At the annual meeting of the Motor Traders' Association, the following officers were elected:—President. Mr. F. Ahearn[?] city vice-presidents, Messrs. W. T. Wood and W…

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Man Dragged by Tram. Escaped Serious Injury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 5

Raymond Waterworth, 33, shipping clerk, of Victoria Street, Lewisham, was knocked down by a tram when crossing Rawson Place, city. The guard protecting the wheels caught…

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Disabled Motor Boat

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 2

A motor boat, about 25ft. long, which had dropped anchor about 50 yards off North Head, was to-day towed into the Harbor by the pilot…

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Boy's 1000-Miles Tramp In Search Of Work MELBOURNE

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

It s a long way from Preston (Melbourne) to Warrawee station, near Trangie (N.S.W.)--more than 1000 miles by road--but Charlie Hall, 15, has proved that it is not too far for an ambitious lad to walk in search of a job…

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150th Celebrations Big Strain on Railways Carrying Passengers To Pageants Services Planned

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

LITERALLY "everything on wheels" will be utilised by the Railway Department, to carry the hundreds of thousands of from both the suburbs and the country who will in[?] the city on January 26 to view the March to Nationhood…

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Special Tram Services

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 12

The Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways advises that in connection with Randwick races to-day special ser vices of trams will be run from Circular…

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