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Railways, roads & transport, 1942

4,313 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 216

Transcontinental Train Passenger Service Suspended

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 7

Public passenger services on the transcontinental railway to and from Western Australia ceased yesterday and would not be resumed until further…

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Good Work on New China Road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 6

LONDON, March 19.—The Secretary of State for India, Mr. Amery, said in the House of Commons that it would not be in the public interest…

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W.a.n.s. to Train Younger Personnel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

To provide an increasing number of girls to [?]ll the ranks of the W.A.N.S., which are being continually called upon to supply trained…

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Considerations and Conclusions at the Council Chambers. Road to Bundeena

The Observer · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

Clr. Sandow reported that the people who live at Bundeena are liable to prosecution if they use the track through National Park as a right of way…

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History of Casey's Appointment Made In Spite Of Curtin's Wishes Churchill Tells of Interview in Train

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

THE history of the appointment of Mr. Casey, the Australian Minister at Washington, to a seat in the British War Cabinet, with headquarters in Cairo, reveals that the appointment was made by Mr. Churchill In spite of opposition by Mr. Curtin and the…

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History of Casey's Appointment Made In Spite Of Curtin's Wishes Churchill Tells of Interview in Train

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

THE history of the appointment of Mr. Casey, the Australian Minister at Washington, to a seat in the British War Cabinet, with headquarters in Cairo, reveals that the appointment was made by Mr. Churchill in spite of opposition by Mr. Curtin and the…

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History of Casey's Appointment Made In Spite Of Curtin's Wishes Churchill Tells of Interview in Train

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

THE history of the appointment of Mr. Casey, the Australian Minister at Washington, to a. seat in the British War Cabinet, with headquarters in Cairo, reveals that the appointment was made by Mr. Churchill in spite of opposition by Mr. Curtin and the…

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History of Casey's Appointment Made In Spite Of Curtin's Wishes Churchill Tells of Interview in Train

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

THE history of the appointment off Mr. Casey, the Australian Minister at Washington, to a seat in the British War Cabinet, with headquarters in Cairo, reveals that the appointment was made by Mr. Churchill in spite off opposition by Mr. Curtin and the…

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Choses Vues En Algerie Et Au Maroc (Novembre 1940—Fevrier 1941) Du 54Eme Bataillon Motorise De Mitrailleuses

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

Au bout de quelques jours j'ai de la chance et je me trouve sur un bateau allant a Alger. Le voyage se fait constamment dans les eaux…

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Emu Bay Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3
Also in The Sun

Emu Bay Railway Co., Ltd., shows a profit of £15 for 1941. compared with a less of £3 for 1940. The profit is reached after payment of 4½ per cent, interest on…

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Saywell’s Tramway, Rockdale. (Continued).GIFFORD H. EARDLEY)

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

For working the new electrified service on the Lady Robinson's Beach tramwav, Mr. Say well imported two four-wheel cars, which received the numbers C and…

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Railway Cancels Further Trains

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) announced today that more country trains running from Sydney are to be cancelled…

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Railway Cancels Further Trains

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) announced today that more country trains running from Sydney are to be cancelled…

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Wide Wagering Range Likely for Railway Handicap

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 12

Bookmakers expect betting on tomorrow's Railway Handicap to take a wide range, although Romero is favorite at the moment. "THERE will be heavy support for…

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Railway Cancels Further Trains

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) announced today that more country trains running from Sydney are to be cancelled…

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Money and Markets Emu Bay Railway Small Profit Reported

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 8

DESPITE the fact that gross revenue readied £100,990 the Emu Bay Railway Co. Ltd. reports a profit of only £15 for 1941. The company has been engaged…

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Truck Hit By Train

The Sun · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 3

Joseph Fleming, 56, of Rawson-street, Masot, was badly injured today when a good train crashed into his utility truck at…

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'Train People to Fight"

The Sun · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

"When a Jap is seen go for him somehow. If that is done we'll beat them easily," said Mr. Ion L. Idriess, well-known author, to a conference of the Defence Auxiliary today…

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'Chutists Train with Film Star Dummies

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK.--Soldiers at MacDill Field, Tampa, Florida, have been showing enthusiasm for the parachute jumping of Hedy La-Marr, Ann…

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