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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

6,390 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Motor Cyclists Fatal Injuries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 15

DRAGGED for nearly 30 feet beneath the wheels of a heavy semitrailer truck, Wilfred Lionel George (30), single. Edwin St., Croydon, was…

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Our Railways

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 12

DURING the war the railways had a monopoly in long distance transport. Travellers had to endure overcrowding and discomfort. Now…

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Our Railways

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 12

DURING the war the railways had a monopoly in long distance transport. Travellers had to endure overcrowding and discomfort. Now…

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Motor Cyclist's Fatal Injuries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 15

DRAGGED for nearly 30 feet beneath the wheels of a heavy semitrailer truck, Wilfred Lionel George (30), single, Edwin St., Croydon, was…

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Motor Cyclist's Fatal Injuries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 15

DRAGGED for nearly 30 feet beneath the wheels of a heavy semitrailer truck, Wilfred Lionel George (30). single, Edwin St., Croydon, was…

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Slight Hope of Averting Bus, Tram Hold-up

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 15

UNION officials believe that a strike of tram and bus employees, beginning next Monday, is certain unless the State Government agrees to employees' demands…

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Motor Cyclist's Fatal Injuries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 16

DRAGGED for nearly 30 feet be- neath the wheels of a heavy semitrailer truck, Wilfred Lionel George (30), single, Edwin St., Croydon, was…

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Quiet Aeroplane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 5

AS plane traffic becomes more dense and small airports spring up around the cities, the problem of the noise planes make will become more…

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Floodlight the Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 2

Sir,—Why is the beautiful arch of the Harbour Bridge not illuminated? Lights on the top of the bridge at night would bring out its full beauty…

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Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

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Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

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Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

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Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our! car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

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Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

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Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Road Hazards

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 14

IN recent trips along the Sturt and Hume Highways it was often necessary to bring our car to a complete standstill to safely pass…

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British Train Arabs

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 5

CAIRO, Wednesday. --A British military, mission is leaving for Saudi Arabia to train King Ibn Saud's troops. Similar missions…

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Bridge Over Tamar River Tosmonion Government Decision

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 4

The Tasmanian Cabinet last week decided to have plans prepared for a bridge over the Tamar River, near Whirlpool…

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Road Safety Campaign Uniform Rules Suggested

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 4

The Australian Transport Advisory Council, at its meeting in Melbourne last week) agreed that one of its most…

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A.W.U. ACTIVITIES Conditions of South Aus Railway Men Inquiry into Administration Sought Branch President C.L. Davis in Support

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 9

Speaking recently in the House of Assembly in the South Australian Parliament on a motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition for a full inquiry into the administration of the Railways Department,…

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