Road Hoardings
IT is time we did away with the miles of hoardings that disfigure our roadsides. In Britain they are do ing this by legislation. It could be…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1947
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Road Hoardings
IT is time we did away with the miles of hoardings that disfigure our roadsides. In Britain they are do ing this by legislation. It could be…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Ghost Train
In spite of Mr. McKell's confidence that work on the Eastern Suburbs railway would begin last year, it is announced that the bill to authorise construction is only now being drafted. Stationmaster O'Sullivan: "One ought to be along any year now!"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Five Hurt in Road Accident
Two motor lorries and a tram were involved in a collision in Gardeners Road, Mascot, yesterday. Three passengers and two conductors on the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Many Still Missing In U.S. Train Wreck
NEW YORK, Wednesday.--More than 24 hours after the crack "Red Arrow" express was wrecked yesterday, rescue crews were still searching for bodies. The casualty list so far is: 21…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →China Faces A Bloody Road To The Future
MORE THAN three years ago military and political observers in China reported…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tram Costs and Fares
The local significance of Mr. Chifley's intimation to the States, that they may increase their railway and tramway fares if they so desire, is that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Factor In Tram, Bus Fare Increases
The question of raising tram and bus fares is expected to be discussed by the Premier (Mr. McGirr) with the Cabinet and with the Parliamentary Caucus…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Higher Tram, Bus Fares Recommended
The Auditor-General (Mr. E. H. Swift) will recommend substantial increases in Sydney tram and bus fares in a report he will send to the Government within a few weeks…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Cycle and Bus Collide
When a motor cycle, ridden by George Hillton, aged 20 years, of 10 Avenel Street Canley Vale, collided with the new Smithfield bus at the intersection of Ware…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Toll Still High
Casualties resulting from road accidents in NSW in 1946 were only slightly less than prewar totals. Commissioner for Road…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Gap to Bridge in U.s.a
UNITED states competition has been one of the outstanding features of this season's wool auctions and no sign is…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Increased Costs Of Motor Repairs Opposed Definite Stand By N.R.M.A. Time Limit Proposed For Each Job
A MOVE by the Sydney motor trade to obtain official permission to charge more per hour for mechanics time is being strongly opposed by the N.R.M.A. Acting general secretary (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →World Wide Popularity Of Motor Racing
MOTOR racing is Just as popular an attraction in proportion in Australia as it is in Europe. In the latter continent,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Motors and Motoring Big-End And Main Bearings Of Tractor
WHEN a knock is heard which denotes big-end or main bearing wear, the play should be taken up. This work may be explained in some detail. By way of illustration let us take the case of big-ends which have several shims…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Lost Tram Fares
Sir,—Dishonesty by some transport employees accounts for part of the department's heavy losses. Twice in three days I have paid my…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Ticket Men Delay Peak-Hour Crowds
Hundreds of people missed their trains from St. James railway station yesterday afternoon when four ticket examiners held a regulation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trams, Buses to Stop 3 Minutes
All trams and buses in the metropolitan area will stop for three minutes tomorrow as a mark of respect for a tram…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Body on Railway Line
THE body of a man found lying on the railway line near Lidcombe station early this morning has been identified as that of Robert William…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trams, Buses to Stop 3 Minutes
Trams and buses will stop for three minutes tomorrow as a mark of respect for Gordon Leake (22), 16 Patterson St.,…
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