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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

4,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 248

Unregistered Motor Vehicle

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

Errol J. Ward was fined 4/6, costs 5/6, at Liverpool Police court on Monday, for driving an unregistered motor car, on December 17, in Hume Highway,…

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Deepwater Motor Boat Club

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 6

Following are the results of last Saturday's events:—Cruiser Handicap. I mile — Heat 1: Amie (R. Walker) I Nathalic (J…

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Fairfield Motor Cycle Club

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 6

On Sunday, members are requested to form a strong walking bee on the track at 9.30. A sporting trial will be held on the pottery course in the afternoon…

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Bridge Party

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 9

To raise funds for the Women's Auxiliary of the National Defence League of Australia, a bridge party will be held at the Sydney Bridge Club. Post…

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Killed by Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 8

Alfred James Stubbings (44), invalid pensioner, of Rooty Hill, was struck by a passenger train on the Sydney side of Rooty Hill yesterday. He was killed instantly…

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Fence Across Road

The Land · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 15

"I.C.W.": I wish to subdivide my property, on which there is a road along the boundary fence. Can I fence across the road by erecting a gate on…

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Train Kills Sleeping Man

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Believed to have fallen asleep on the Main Western Railway line between Rooty Hill and Doonside, Alfred James Cubbings, 44, invalid pensioner, was…

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Back-To-School Road Warnings

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 14

Motorists' organisations are again appealing to motorists to exercise extreme care when driving in school districts…

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Kurrajong-bowenfels Road Progresses. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

Five hundred relief workers are engaged on the construction of a road from Kurrajong to Bowenfels, via Bell and Lithgow. Good progress is being made, and the work has…

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Death-trap Facing Italian Armies 400-Mile Retreat If Bengazi Given Up Fleet Can Shell Escape Route Grim Race Develops For Key Roads LONDON

The Sun · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Suggesting that Marshal Graziani may not be able to defend Bengazi on his rapid retreat through Libya, the military correspondent of the "Daily Herald" sees the possibility of the Italians falling into a death-trap along…

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Driver Crushed Under Tram. Accident at Depot

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 8

Edward Turrington, 60, a tram driver, of Devonshire Street, Crow's Nest, was jammed under a tram at Neutral Bay yesterday until lifting jacks were used to extricate him. He…

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Imports of Motors Cut Down Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 3

An 85 per cent. reduction in the imports of motor car chassis and a 45 per cent. reduction in truck…

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Motoring News Fewer Cars On Register

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 14

Cancellation of registrations of cars and commercial motor vehicles reached a record…

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Improved Train Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 19

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan, has announced details of improved train services to south-western districts of New South Wales. The new…

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Permit To Train; Jockeys' Licences

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 14

A permit to train was granted to Alex Crockett at yesterday's meeting of the A.J.C. Committee. Jockeys' licences were granted to R…

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Contract Bridge Pursuing Slams Is Costly

The Sun · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 4

When in doubt, about bidding a slam the best advice for the average player is--"Don't!"…

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Police Work for Road Safety

The Sun · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 3

Police truck patrols detected 13,189 breaches of traffic laws in the year ended June 30, states the current issue of the "Police News." In the majority of cases the of-…

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Turf Notes. From Stable and Course. Trams for Randwick

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 18

The Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways advises that a special service of trams will be run to Randwick races to-day from Circular Quay and…

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Fine for Overloading Motor Launch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 20

Kenneth McDiarmid, licensed coxswain and motor driver, was fined £5 and 8/ costs at Central Summons Court yesterday for overloading the motor launch…

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Illegal Motor Cycle Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 20

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Martin, said yesterday that it was an offence for motor cycles to travel at excessive speeds in any part…

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