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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

4,651 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 233

Trespass Warning by Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 5

The Railway Commissioner, Mr. Hartigan, issued a warning last night that all persons, including railwaymen, found trespassing on railway premises…

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Petrol Ration For Motor Boats

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

Owners of private motor boats will soon receive a petrol ration. From February 1, a monthly…

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England's Roads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 6

"Travel in England," hy Thomas Burke.—B. T. Batsford, Ltd. To those who have already experienced the delight of wandering old…

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4393 Vacant Train Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 4

In the last three months there had been 4393 vacant seats on Sydney-Melbourne trains, the Railway Commissioner (Mr…

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Car So[?]ersaults Off Road

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 3

ALBURY, Saturday.-- A car ran off the road and turned over several times down an embankment between Corryong and…

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Eight Killed in Railway Crash

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 2

NEW YORK, Saturday. -- Eight were killed and approximately 50 njured when a Santa Fe train rashed into the rear of a California…

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Trouble For "Ghost Train" Travellers Black Eyes, Concussion

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1944 · page 22

It was with no bad intent that sailor Colin Markham (28), back in the old home port after four years overseas with the Royal Australian…

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'Running, Ragged Rascals' Rocked Motorist, Said Cop

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1944 · page 21

REQUESTED to repeat the tongue teaser "Around the rugged rocks the ragged rascals ran," Henry Robert…

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Travel-free babies occupy seats in railway carriages while men, women and children sleep in luggage racks and corridor

The Sun · Sunday 16 January 1944 · page 6

CHILDREN-IN-ARMS are occupying seats on crowded country trains while hundreds of men, women and children stand for hours in corridors. Children under four travel…

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Tram Rings Protect Girl Conductors

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 January 1944 · page 4

BRISBANE, Sat.--Some single Brisbane tram conductresses wear wedding rings to prevent being pestered by men. They find the rings are an…

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Boy Injured Between Train and Platform

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 8

FALLING between an electric train and a platform at St. James station this morning, Daniel Woods (15), of Rosa Street, Oatley, narrowly…

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Boy Injured Between Train and Platform

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 8

FALLING between an electric train and a platform at St. James station this morning, Daniel Woods (15), of Rosa Street, Oatley, narrowly…

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Boy Injured Between Train and Platform

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 8

FALLING between an electric train and a platform at St. James station this morning, Daniel Woods (15), of Rosa Street, Oatley, narrowly…

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Boy Injured Between Train and Platform

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 8

FALLING between an electric train and a platform at St. James station this morning, Daniel Woods (15). of Rosa Street, Oatley, narrowly…

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Boy Falls From Train In Tunnel

The Sun · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 3

Falling from an electric train in the tunnel between Museum and St. James stations today. Daniel Woods (15), was seriously…

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Fifteen Die In Train Smash At Station

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- Fifteen people were killed and 30 injured on Saturday night in the worst train smash for two years. The Norwich and Yarmouth trains, bound for London, collided at llford…

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Fifteen Die In Train Smash At Station

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- Fifteen people were killed and 30 injured on Saturday night in the worst train smash for two years. The Norwich and Yarmouth trains, bound for London, collided at llford…

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Fifteen Die In Train Smash At Station

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- Fifteen people were killed and 30 injured on Saturday night in the worst train smash for two years. The Norwich and Yarmouth trains, hound for London, collided at llford…

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Fifteen Die In Train Smash At Station

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- Fifteen people were killed and 30 injured on Saturday night in the worst train smash for two years. The Norwich and Yarmouth trains, bound for London, collided at llford…

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Allies Storm 10,000-Feet Ridge on Rome Road Enemy Flee After Daylong Struggle

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. -- American troops with the Fifth Army have stormed and captured Monte Trocchio, a 10,000ft. strongly fortified ridge a few miles from Cassino, on the road to Rome…

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