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Railways, roads & transport, 1945

3,868 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 194

Reckless Cyclists As Road Danger

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 9

OUTSTANDING in recent weeks has been the reckless cycling of youths. They have been reported for racing along level streets and…

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Children on Railways

The Land · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 15

"Ruth West": (1) Must a child on a half-fare ticket give up its scat for an adult? (2) If a seat is unreserved but occupied by a child with a…

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They Made Open Type Body For Motors Popular

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 9

RECENTLY seven brothers retired after 35 years' active service on the manufacturing front. They were the seven…

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British Eyes on Australia Motor Men Favor Closer Trade Relations

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 9

ALL motor manufacturers in Britain were determined to regain their pre-war status in Australia just as soon as they were relieved of war responsibilities, declared Mr. J. S. Strong, Australian representative of the Society of Motor…

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Motors and Motoring Farmer Gets Two Tractor Tyres

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 9

MR. GEO. W. GOODCHILD, Langlea, Calala, via Tamworth, states that he has obtained two tractor tyres following representations by the…

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Manufacture of Motor Cars

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.— "Rather private negotiations" are being conducted by the Federal Government with…

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Duke Motorists' Patron

The Sun · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

At the annual general meeting of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia yesterday, the president (Sir John Butters),…

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Tram Break-down

The Sun · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

Hundreds of people were more then 30 minutese late for work today, when a city bound tram broke down while negotiating a…

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Repair Staffs Strike Tram, Bus Depots Idle Because Of Leave Stoppage

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 7

All tram and bus maintenance mechanics in the Sydney metropolitan area went on strike at midnight last night. The strike is similar to the 24-hour stoppage…

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Air Fury Blasts Germany 6000 Planes Spread Ruin Railways Smashed

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON Friday.--The mightiest air armada of all time, 6000 planes manned by 40,000 airmen, yesterday deluged Germany with high…

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Air Fury Blasts Germany 6000 Planes Spread Main Railways Smashed

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON Friday.--The mightiest air armada of all time, 6000 pierces manned by 40,000 airmen, yesterday deluged Germany with high…

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Air Fury Blasts Germany 6000 Planes Spread Ruin Railways Smashed

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.--The mightiest air armada of all time, 6000 planes manned by 40,000 airmen, yesterday deluged Germany with high…

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Air Fury Blasts Germany 6000 Planes Spread Ruin Railways Smashed

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.--The mightiest air armada of all time, 6000 planes manned by 40,000 airmen, yesterday deluged Germany with high…

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Air Fury Blasts Germany 6000 Planes Spread Ruin Railways Smashed

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.--The mightiest air armada of all time, 6000 planes manned by 40,000 airmen, yesterday deluged Germany with high…

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Air Fury Blasts Germany 6000 Planes Spread Ruin Railways Smashed

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.--The mightiest air armada of all time, 6000 planes manned by 40,000 airmen, yesterday deluged Germany with high…

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Hawkesbury Bridge Strike

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 11

GOSFORD, Saturday. -- Because of a dispute between the Railway Commissioner and riggers employed constructing the…

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Brooklyn Bridge Refusal Criticised

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 16

Refusal of the Railway Commissioner and Government to build an overhead bridge at Brooklyn level crossing was criticised yesterday by Mr. Storey…

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Jeeps Crawl Over Muddy Roads

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 5

SLIPPING AND SLIDING over mud-covered roads, a Fifth Army infantry platoon in jeeps and trailers--the only vehicles capable of travelling over the difficult terrain--moves into position in Italy…

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Riggers Out; Bridge Span Misses Tide GOSFORD

The Sun · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 3

--placing of the third span of the new Hawkes-bury River railway bridge has been delayed by a…

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Marking-time on the Road to Victory!

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 2

"Wish: they'd make up their minds where they're going."…

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