Here and There Warwick Farm Bridge
Workmen are now preparing the approaches to the new overhead traffic bridge at Warwick Farm…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1938
7,611 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250
Harbor Bridge Marked a New Epoch
IN its march down through the years, Australia can mark as the beginning of an epoch the opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Far-seeing statesmen decreed that it should be built. The finished structure is a monument to Australian skill and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Toll Is Still Undiminished
EVERYONE will feel frankly disappointed that, so far, the new traffic regulations have failed to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Contract Bridge. Teams Championship. Shaw's Team Leading
The second session of the teams-of-four final match for the David Jones' trophy was played on Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Bridge Club. When play was resumed the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Car Upset by Train. Woman's Claim For Damages
How a man and his wife narrowly escaped death, when the car in which they were proceeding to the races, was struck by a train at a…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Congestion on Roads. Speed Limit Effect. State's Death Roll Greater
The superintendent secretary of the Central District Ambulance, Mr. H. J. Mitchell expressed the opinion yesterday that the new speed limit of 30…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Three Months on Road Has Not Cured Boy
Three months of roughing it on the track has not cured Max Somerville, 16, of wanderlust. "I have only started," he said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germany's Roads for Fast-moving Traffic Collaborator to the Inspector-General of German Highways
THE provision of first-class roads to carry fast moving motor traffic is part of German policy. The entire network of roads and highways in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Toll of the Road Continues Despite The "Slow-Down-or-else" Act
BEARING out the contention or " those who claimed, that the "slow-down-or-else" Motor Traffic Act was not the solution or the toll…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →lOO-Kilo. Road Race a Toast to Binneman They Breed 'em Tough in S.Africa Winner Smashes Team Work
HENRY BINNEMAN, of South Africa, won the Empire Games 100-kilo. road championship, because he…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Lowering Drain Railway Department's Terms Accepted
To carry out its drainage work under the recently-adopted "Spooner" scheme, Fairfield Council has found it necessary to lower the St. Elmo drain where it…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In Demand Australian Built Motor Bodies for Oversea Orders
Growth of an overseas market for both open and closed motor bodies made in Australia is indicated by an order now being fulfilled by General…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →MOTORS and MOTORING New Gear Change Optional on 1938 Pontiacs Deserves Buyers' Consideration
THE most noticeable change in the new 1938 Pontiac models —and there are a number—is the new safety gear change that—to put it as in the official description—"represents the culmination of six years of research for a safe and simple substitute…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Trucking Yards for Two Railways
A PROPOSAL to build trucking yards to connect with the Victorian railway system at Albury was discussed at a regional inquiry into transport needs and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Motor Boalino-Yachlino-Aqualics Wizard "Billo" Hayward Trades New Boats For Old Skippered I8-footer Lightning From Virtual Scratch to Classic Win
W. ("BILLO") HAYWARD is a counterpart of the famous pedlar who gave new lamps for old. Only difference is that Hayward does not trade in lamps. His speciality is boats…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →A Motoring Tip
It may not be generally known says Mr. Deveson. Merrylands, that the new cars require much more care with lubrication than the older types Because of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Actors Strange Toast to Actress. Saved Life in Railway Smash. LONDON, Jan. 29
ONE of Australia's worst railway disasters was recalled in london last wrek. when Warde Morgan, 40year-old actor, toasted Marie Burke, the…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Kangaroo Upsets Railway Trolley Perth
While endeavoring to carry food to gangers on the flooded Port Headland-Marble Bar line, who are on short rations, a motor-driven railway…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Hints to Motorists. Oil Filter
When adding sump oil, especially during a long run, a quick glance over the various unions will quite possibly locate a loose one that is…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fell Off Motor Bike
At about 1 a.m. last sunday John Higginson, 20, of Lidcombe, fell from his motor cycle in Princes Highway, Sutherland, receiving a fractured left…
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