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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1946

6,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

Many Hurt in Tram and Motor Accidents

Truth · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 27

Sydney had a heavy crop of accidents yesterday. Two tram conductors were swept off their trams and injured, and many people were hurt in car, cycle, motor-cycle and 'bus accidents. seven of the victims are in a seri-…

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On the signposts, the were clear cut For Europe -- a choice of three roads

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 19

EUROPE, freed from Nazism, its first U.N.O. conference over, stood looking down three roads, wondering which to take. For all who could see…

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Ramblers Notebook Prize of 76 to Alan Arkinstall (13), 41 Minnamure-road, Northbridge. (Color added by "Sunbeams"). in Fiji

The Sun · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 7

ON market day in Fiji, there are Indians trotting to and fro with baskets of fruit and vegetables, and the air is filled…

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Tram track men seek better deal

The Sun · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 2

Provision of mobile showers and Army canteens for 750 men working on Sydney's tram-tracks is being urged by Tramway…

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Men unhappy about tram girl sackings

The Sun · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY trams could not afford to lose their girl conductors yet, trammen said this week…

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Quay railway hatching out after thirty years

The Sun · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 7

For Phillip-street tram travellers who have been racking their brains as to how this bit of "railway" fits into the City Railway Quay loop scheme, the picture shows what will be the new permanent tramline in the cutting which now shelves down to…

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Two Tramway Men Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 12

Two tram conductors were injured in accidents yesterday. C. L. Darke, of St. Peters Street, St. Peters, slipped and fell from the…

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Things to Make a Motor-boat

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 24 February 1946 · page 4

IF you have an ordinary little toy boat you can! quite easily turn it into a motor-boat…

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Road Hogs

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 12

ONE need only to stand on a corner for 10 minutes to realise…

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Road Hogs

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 12

ONE need only to stand on a corner for 10 minutes to realise…

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Road Hogs

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 12

ONE need only to stand on a corner for 10 minutes to realise…

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Road Hogs

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 12

ONE need only to stand on a corner for 10 minutes to realise…

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Road Hogs

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 12

ONE need only to stand on a corner for 10 minutes to realise…

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Coroner Told of Overloaded Train

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 2

OVERLOADING of metropolitan transport services during peak hours was mentioned at the City Coroner's Court today when the City Coroner (Mr. R. M. Stewart) heard complaints from witnesses at…

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Coroner Told of Overloaded Train

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

OVERLOADING of metropolitan transport services during peak hours was mentioned at the City Coroner's Court today when the City Coroner (Mr. R. M. Stewart) heard complaints from witnesses at…

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Coroner Told of Overloaded Train

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

OVERLOADING of metropolitan transport services during peak hours was mentioned at the City Coroner's Court today when the City Coroner (Mr. R. M. Stewart) heard complaints from witnesses at…

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Women's Road Fight; Fined

The Sun · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

Three women were each fined £210- in Central Court today for behaving offensively in Darlinghurst-road, King's Cross, on…

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Coroner Told of Overloaded Train

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 2

OVERLOADING of metropolitan transport services during peak hours was mentioned at the City Coroner's Court today when the City Coroner (Mr. R. M. Stewart) heard complaints from witnesses at…

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17 Hurt On Roads During Weekend

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 5

At least 17 people were injured in road accidents during the weekend. All but two of the accidents occurred on Saturday…

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Want Road Tax on Floats Lifted

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 2

ABOLITION of the road tax on the transportation of horses by motor float was urged by a deputation to the Minister for Transport…

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