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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

7,611 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

Technical College Built Into Train

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 20

A travelling technical college, built into a railway train, is being prepared by the New South Wales Education Department for the instruction of country youths with mechanical leanings…

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Rail and Road Tours

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 15

THE secretary for Raiways announces a new arrangement for the convenience of those who wish to make a Quick journey the State…

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30 M.p.h. on Bridge

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 10

SOME motor vehicle drivers are under the impression that the 30 miles an hour speed limit does not apply on the Sydney Harbor…

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Water Contamination Correcting Effects Of Tarred Roads

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 10

THE extensive tarring of roads in the U.S.A. has caused the drinking water of many cities to have an objectionable flavor…

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Contract Bridge Startling Play: A New Principle

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 14

UNKNOWN even to the expert players, a new principle of play recently enlivened New York bridge clubs for…

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Canadian's Bad Luck In Road Race

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 6

Unluckiest rider in the Empire Games road cycle race--won by H. Binneman (South Africa) yesterday--was…

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Motoring News and Reviews Daimler De Luxe "Fifteen" Dignified Fast Model With Fluid Flywheel and Pre-Selective Gears

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 11

FROM an aristocratic and world-known "stable" conies the 1938 Daimler "Fifteen," a car which is notable not only for luxury of finish, but equally on account of its special chassis design…

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The Truth About Motor and motoring Death of German Idol Dauntless Racer Pays Toll

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 10

THE cabled news that Berndt Rosemeyer, an idol of motor racing enthusiasts in Europe, had been killed near Frankfurt…

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Australia's Advance in Motoring Statistics Reveal Importance Of Industry

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 11

THE automotive position in Australia at December 31, 1937, is reviewed by the Dunlop Perdriau Rubber Co., and the figures presented indicate that more and more is the Commonwealth appreciating and adopting the advantages of…

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Truth About Motors and Motoring Bushland and Beaches Short Northerly Tours For Anniversary Visitors

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 12

SYDNEY'S surf beaches and coastal bathing places are a source of attraction for visitors In Sydney for the anniversary celebrations. Many probably have sampled the charms of the beaches immediately south of the city, but those surfing…

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Motor Boating. Vixen Slick Won Cup After A Run-Off

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 8

H. HARFORD has a slick speed boat in Vixen. He won the Freddie Harris Cup, averaging 39.2 m.p.h. in the run-off wiih…

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How To Trace Motor Troubles

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 25

1. Misfiring at low speed with cold engine or on a heavy pull may be due to a weak coil, overheating of the coil, or defective insulation, Coil…

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Fire Follows Motor Smash

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 1

Doctors are fighting to save the sight of two men thrown from this motor-cycle as it burst into flames. The cycle crushed head-on into a car at Mount Druitt…

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New Motor Touring Map

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 25

A new and fascinating two-color map for week-end motor tourists has been produced by the N.R.M.A. touring department…

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Motor Section Let's Go Automatic! Traffic Signals Needed Five Years Delay In Following Lead Abroad

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1938 · page 25

Sydney's first automatic traffic signal was installed in October, 1933. Five years later, only nine are in…

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Widening Soon? Carlingford Railway Bridge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

The bridge crossing the railway line in Pennant Hills-road, Carlingford, may soon be widened, according to a letter received by Dundas Council on…

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Train Times

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 7

SPECIAL passenger train leaves Central Station at 10.25 a.m. for Kembla Grange to-morrow. Horse train will leave Alexandria at 9.40 a.m…

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Sutherland-st. Bridge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

Dundas Council, at its last meeting, decided to co-operate with Ermington-Rydalmere Council in an effort to press the Government to construct a bridge…

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Road Extension

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

Recommending Fairfield Council last week to give further consideration to the question of extending Hamilton-road through Mr. Bossley's land to…

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Bad Road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

Fairfield Council last week referred to the Mayor for attention a complaint from Mr. A. Pretti, of Cowpasture-road, Horsley Park, concerning the bad…

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