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Railways, roads & transport, 1940

4,268 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 214

Motors and Motoring How Appearance Influences Re-Sale Value of Car Care for Upholstery and Paint

The Land · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 11

AN important thing to the average motor owner in these uncertain days is to keep his car in as good condition as possible because, if circumstances make it necessary to sell it, he will get a better price for it than…

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Easter Railway Excursions

The Land · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 13

In this issue the Department of Railways announces the extensive arrangements made for excursion travel prior to and during Easter…

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Fatal Tram Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 10

Blanche Annette Wilson, of Darley Street, East Sydney, was fatally injured when she fell from a tram as it was rounding a curve in New South Head Road, Double Bay,…

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Motor Cycle Clubs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

The Waverley and Districts' M.C.C. held a sporting trial last Sunday at Buss Hill. The course at first looked easy, but proved tricky. Results:—L. Vincent (A.J.S.), lost…

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Motoring De Soto Cars. Two New Models. Redesigned Coachwork

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

During 1940, two models of the De Soto will be marketed, the Six and the Senior Six. Both cars are 3 inches longer than before, the Six having a…

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Letters Substituting Buses for Trams. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

Sir,—Mr. Neale, Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways, in a speech at Wollongong, is reported to have stated that the policy of his department was to pull up…

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Railway Strikers' Success

Daily News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 10

Owing to the regulations strike at Darling Harbor, yesterday two trains were late 55 and 35 minutes respectively, although 30 extra men were…

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Railway Chiefs Answer To Men

Daily News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan, announced yesterday that he would welcome suggestions…

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Death Fall From Tram

Daily News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

Miss Blanche Annette Wilson, 79, at Dowling Street, East Sydney, was killed yesterday when she fell from a Double Bay tram in New South…

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York Motors' Outlook

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 14

At the annual meeting of York Motors (Holding), Ltd., yesterday, the acting chairman (Mr. M. Shmith) said that the possession of leading British and…

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Motoring News Five Types In Two New Dodge Models

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 8

The attractive 1940 Dodge offering consists of two models and five distinct types. All-round alterations and improvements have enhanced the…

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Motor Boating. Bridge-to-Bridge Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 22

As several boats cannot be ready in time the Upper Hawkesbury Club has postponed its annual 70 miles Bridge to Bridge race from Brooklyn to Windsor, until March 10. Entries have also…

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"Hounded Off Roads"

Daily News · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

Percy John Hammon, lorry driver, of Katoomba, said yesterday at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions Appeal Court that motor haulage…

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Harbour Bridge Pylon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 10

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon exhibition has just celebrated its sixth birthday, and, during this period the show has been visited by 1,340,000 people. Among the many exhibits featured at…

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Bridge Winners Given Trophies

The Sun · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 4

At a cocktail party yesterday afternoon at David Jones's George-street store, over which Mrs. J. B. Fielder presided. Mr. J. Gordon Jones…

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Attempt To Wreck Train MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

An unsuccessful attempt was made to derail the Bendigo express between Digger's Rest and Sydenham today…

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Contract Bridge No Slams Dealt in Tourney

The Sun · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 4

The hands dealt in the third of the four qualifying rounds of the Sydney Bridge Club's pairs championship…

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Fell Off Train Man Hurled Into Wall

The Sun · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 3

After jumping aboard an electric train at Town Hall station to-day, a man lost his hold on a stanchion at…

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Road Deaths Decrease 7 p.c

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 6

Deaths in road accidents in New South Wales last year totalled 544, compared with 585 in 1938…

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Export Manifests Sydney Amended. American Pioneer Motor Ship. Sailed Sydney

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 3

Wilh. Wilhemsen Agency Pty., Ltd., agents. Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd., 4 walnut logs (3660 super ft.), 47 walnut…

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