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Railways, roads & transport, 1949

6,149 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 250

Sun Motor News New Buick has done away with need for gear changing

The Sun · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 15

Recent announcement of the 1949 Buick being released as the first mass produced car completely to do away with, gears has aroused widespread interest. Many motorists have…

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Increased Tram Fares Forecast

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 6

Higher tram and bus fores ore likely, according to a survey issued by the New South Wales Division of the Liberal Party. The survey claims that…

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Converted Corridor Trams Ready Soon

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

FOOTBOARD trams were being converted into corridor trams at the Eveleigh Workshops, the Minister for…

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Late News Aerodrome Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 1

Blacktown voluntary fire brigade was called to a fire at the R.A.A.F. aerodrome at Schofields early this…

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Trees by Train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 20

CHARLESTON (W.Va.). --Five tree seedlings disembarked by the French "merci" train on its trip through West…

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Trees by Train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 20

CHARLESTON (W.Va.). -- Five tree seedlings disembarked by the French "merci" train on its trip through West…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, if…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer . (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, if…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, if…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, it…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, if…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, if…

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Penpoints From the People Share The Road

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 14

I AGREE with Pen-Pointer (10349) that cyclists should be compelled to pass the same test as motorists. However, if…

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Railway Department Blind To Death Trap

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 9

Merrylands level crossing was described by Alderman Maunder at last week's meeting of Holroyd Council as the…

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"Negative Attitude" Railway Dept. and Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 4

The Secretary for Railways wrote pointing out that during the severe wind and rain storm on Saturday, 15th January, considerable interference with electric…

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Merrylands District Motor Cycle Club

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 3

In the absence of President R. Bottle, the last club meeting was presided over by Vice-President Bobby Jones. Next Saturday night, April 2nd, is…

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Two New Motorships for Wilhelmsens

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 1

On February 7, the Kockum shipyard, oil Malmo, delivered the 9,100-ton motor cargo liner Tudor, to the Norwegian…

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York Motors Turnover Rises 79 p.c

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 6

Turnover of York Motors Pty. Ltd., subsidiary of York Motors (Holding) Ltd., for the past year was a record at…

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Man's Body Found In Tramway Shed

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 6

SGT. MODDISON, of Daceyville, is anxious to interview anyone who can assist to identify a man whose body was…

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Man's Body Found In Tramway Shed

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 20

SGT. MODDISON, of Daceyville, is anxious to interview anyone who can assist to identify a man whose body was…

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