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Railways, roads & transport, 1942

4,313 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 216

Deep in Nazi Winter Line, Say Reds New Blow At Spring Plans Cavalry Cut Railway Line

Daily Mirror · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.--Russian forces have fought their way deep info the German defences which the Nazis hoped would be held until Easter and would enable them to launch their Spring attack, says Red…

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CORRESPONDENCE. 45 Flinders Road, Cronulla, 14/2/42. To the Editor of the “Observer,” Cronulla

The Observer · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

Sir,—I desire to publicly thank Mr. Burrell for the stand he has taken against the decision made by the late Council in passing plans for the…

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St. George County Council. Motor Mechanic (Temporary)

The St George Call · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

Applications. endorsed as such and addressed to the County Clerk are invited and will be received up till 9 a.m. on Tuesday 3rd March, 1342, for the…

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One Dead in Train Crash

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

MIAMI (Florida), Friday (A.A.P.).-- An engine-driver was killed and 12 people were hurt when two fast trains travelling between New York and…

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Road Department Sues U.S. Army

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 5

NEW YORK.--The State Department of Highways has filed a claim for £700,000 with the United States Public Roads…

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Travelling to Conference Railway Concession Fares

The Methodist · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

The treasurers of the Removal and General Expenses Fund wish to notify ministers and lay representatives to the ensuing Conference that concession fare certificates are not required. Application…

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Spare Parts for Motor Cycles Partial "Freezing"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 13

CANBERRA, Friday.—Stocks of spare and replacement parts for A.J.S., Royal Enfield, Velocette, Ariel, Triumph, B.S.A., and…

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Youth's Body on Railway Line

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

The body of Alan Maher, 16, of Laura- street, Newtown, was found on the railway line between Sydenham and St. Peters,…

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Twenty Injured In Tram Smash

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

Showered with broken glass and flung to the floor, 20 persons were injured when three…

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Army Search for Motor Cyclists "Smith's" Suggestion Followed

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

BELATEDLY, the Department of the Army is moving towards forming motor cycle units for defence purposes. For the last two years, "Smith's" has urged that proper use be made of the thousands of expert motor cyclists in Australia…

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20 Hurt In City Tram Collision

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

Twenty persons were injured 15 being taken to hospital, when three trams were involved in a collision during city theatre traffic shortly before 11 o'clock last night…

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Youth's Death on Railway Line

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

NINE hours after he had left his home in Laura Street, Newtown, the body of Alan John Maher (16), junior aircraftman, was found on…

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Youth's Death on Railway Line

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

NINE hours after he had left his home in Laura Street, Newtown, the body of Alan John Maher (16), junior aircraftman, was found on…

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20 Hurt In City Tram Collision

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

Twenty persons were injured, 15 being, taken to hospital, when three trams were involved in a collision during city theatre traffic shortly before 11 o'clock last night…

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20 Hurt When Trams In City Collide

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

Twenty persons were injured, 15 being taken to hospital, when three trams were involved in a collision during city theatre…

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Youth's Death on Railway Line

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

NINE hours after he had left his home in Laura Street, Newtown, the body of Alan John Maher (16), junior aircraftman, was found on…

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Youth's Body on Railway

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

THE shockingly mutilated body of a youth was found on the railway line between Sydenham and St. Peters early this morning…

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Youth's Death on Railway Line

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

NINE hours after he had left his home in Laura Street, Newtown, the body of Alan John Maher (16), junior aircraftman, was found on…

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20 Hurt When Trams in City Collide

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

Twenty persons were injured, 15 being taken to hospital, when three trams were involved in a collision during city theatre…

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Too lazy to train, trot winner swims into form

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 22 February 1942 · page 11

Mulgrave Boy, aged 17 years, and according to his trainer "the laziest horse in Australia," easily beat a strong field in yesterday's Victoria Park Unhoppled Handicap…

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