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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

6,149 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 250

What Do You Want To Know About Motoring?

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1949 · page 13

Truth this week presents a section devoted to motoring news. This will be a regular feature, and an essential purpose of these motoring columns will be to give practical advice to all…

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Progress in Motor Oils

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1949 · page 13

"Technical advances in the manufacture of motor oils have more than kept pace with engine…

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Truth about MOTORING

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1949 · page 13

The Holden car can be welcomed as a convincing hallmark of efficiency of Australian industry. In every detail of its construction there is good evidence of the most careful planning which preceded its introduction. Before describing the technical details of this new…

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Motor Boat Races on the Hawk'bury

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1949 · page 30

Upper Hawkesbury Motor Boat Club will hold Vice-Commodore's Day on the Hawkesbury at Windsor…

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Threat to leap from bridge

The Sun · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

A 21-year-old lift driver, described as "emotionally unstable," had threatened to throw himself over the Bridge…

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40 Killed In Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the…

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40 Killed In Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the Madrid…

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40 Killed In Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the Madrid…

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40 Killed In Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the…

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40 Killed In Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the…

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40 Killed In Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the…

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40 Killed tin Train Wreck

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

MADRID, Monday. -- It is estimated that 40 persons were killed and 70 injured when the…

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Trapped In Flames: Road Rescue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 3

A man was seriously injured when his blazing motor-cycle pinned him to the road beneath a three-ton…

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Sun Motor News Midget speedsters have big following

The Sun · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 10

For years a major sport in the United States with a following equal to gridiron football and baseball, speedcar racing is growing ever more popular among speed enthusiasts in Australia…

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Fines Paid for Jailed Motorist

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 5

Arthur Wilson, 32, who went to jail on Friday night to "cutout" parking fines, left Long Bay on Saturday afternoon after someone had paid £9 for him…

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Gaol For Motorist

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Henry Russell Elliott (56), pawnbroker, Elizabeth St., City, living at Nelson St., Annandale…

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Gaol For Motorist

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Henry Russell Elliott (56), pawnbroker, Elizabeth St., City, living at Nelson St., Annandale…

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Gaol For Motorist

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Henry Russell Elliott (56), pawnbroker, Elizabeth St., City, living at Nelson St., Annandale…

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Gaol For Motorist

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Henry Russell Elliott (56), pawnbroker, Elizabeth St., City, living at Nelson St., Annandale…

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Gaol For Motorist

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Henry Russell Elliott (56), pawnbroker, Elizabeth St., City, living at Nelson St., Annandale…

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