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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

7,611 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Motoring News And Reviews From Coast to Blue Mountains Proper Roadway Should Be Made

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 14

WHILE there are many delightful motor trips within 100 miles of Sydney that leave a lasting impression on the minds of…

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New Motor Touring Map

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 14

A new two-color map for weekend motor tourists has been produced by the N.R.M.A. touring department. The map, which covers the country as…

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Motoring News And Reviews Over the Test Course Big Seven Austin Tested in Deluge Magnificent Performance Under Terrible Conditions

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 15

IN weather that brought many large cars to a standstill, the Big Seven Austin had its first run on the highways of this State last Monday week. Over six inches of rain fell that day, completely…

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Matters of Moment to Motor Cyclists Around The Clubs Annandale-Leichhardt

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 16

On Sunday the club will meet at St. Ives Showground by 9.30 a.m. for the challenge dirt track races with Auburn Club. Early point 9.15 a.m. All motor…

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Choosing The Right Motor Cycle Types for All Pockets and All Needs

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 16

ANYONE contemplating the purchase of a motor cycle should give first consideration to these factors -- a price to suit his pocket, and a type of machine that will suit his requirements…

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Stop Press Motorist Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

Phillip Lloyd Jones, 26, of Drumalbyn Road, Bellevue Hill, seriously injured last night when his car skidded on Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale,…

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Road Deaths Increase

The Labor Daily · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

Figures released by the Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, at yesterday's meeting of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W. received an…

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The Artist and the Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 7

"Joining the Lower Chord of the Arch," August 7, 1930, by Robert Emerson Curtis. (See article above.)…

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Fatal Road Accident. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 8

The need for lighting and warning signs at Slaughterhouse Creek, near Yagobi[?]—"[?] dangerous place"—was emphasised by the Moree coroner, Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M., at the…

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£75,000 for Road Works. Ballina

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 8

Departmental approval has been given to the Tintenbar Council's proposal to raise [?] loan of £75,000 for the construction of roads of access into settled arcas. The maximum…

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The Bridge in Art. Story Well Told. Mammoth Theme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 7

[?]Discovering in the Sydney Harbour Bridge a stimulating theme for literature, writers of prose and poetry in Australia seek phrases and imagery…

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Road Cycle Race. This Morning's Event. Centennial Park Circuit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 16

The Empire Games [?]oad cycling championship will be decided in Centennial Park this morning over 100 kilometres ([?]2 miles 246 yards). It will be contested by the…

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School Taunts Started Empire Cycling Champion On Road To Fame

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 17

NO schoolboy ever looked less longingly at a bicycle than the new Empire Games 1000 metres time-trial cycling champion. In those days Bob Porter's mind…

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Police Duties. Mr. Mackay Opposed to Increasing Them. Road Safety Councils Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 11

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mackay, told the council of management of the Road Safety Council yesterday that the police could not…

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Young Farmers Arrive — Surf Lifesavers Train for Carnivals — Crowds Watch Progress of the "King's."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 14

Representatives of New Zealand Young Farmers' Clubs, who arrived yesterday in the Awatea to tour Australian country districts, and…

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Motor Boating. Royal M.y.c. Handicaps

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 16

Trophy races for both cruisers and speedboats will be held by the Royal Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales at Rose Bay to-day. Handicaps:…

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District Court. (Before Judge Thomson and juries, each of four.) Verdict for Motorist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 8

Victor Sjoberg, of Riley Street, Surry Hills, sought to recover from Reginald George O'Callaghan, of Denison Street, Waverley, £400 damages for injuries received as the…

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Railway Earns More

The Sun · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

London, Friday.--An indication of better times is given by the Great Western Railway Co.'s gross receipts for last year, which were £1,823,514…

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To-day's Tram Services

The Labor Daily · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 3

The Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways advises that in connection with the British Empire Games at the Sydney Cricket Ground today special services…

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Bridge Refreshment Set

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 21

Illustrated here is a bridge afternoon tea cloth which features an unusual card motif embroidered in each…

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