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Railways, roads & transport, 1950

6,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 250

Porter Rescues Man From Oncoming Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 3

A railway porter, Robert Shean, risked his life last night when he dragged a man from the path of an oncoming train…

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Running Around with the Motor Bike Boys

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 12

Owing to poor weather conditions, the races which were to be held last Sunday were cancelled. The events will probably…

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Veteran Railwayman Celebrates 90th Year

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 7

Surrounded by his nine children and their families, Mr. Daniel Francis McFadden, last week, happily celebrated his 90th birthday…

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Railway Truck Restriction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 1

The Railways Department announced yesterday thal it would not supply trucks for journeys of less than 50 miles in either the…

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Winsor's Reply Wet Sunday Tram Cuts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 5

The Transport Commissioner, Mr. R. Winsor, said yesterday he felt it would have been a…

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Tram Men Merit Pay Rise

Tribune · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 1

Last Sunday's sudden cancellation of tram services by Road Transport Commissioner Winsor and the subsequent strike…

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Tram, lorry in collision

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

Three people were treated at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital today, following a collision between a tram and a…

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New timetable plan for buses, trams Minimum in Wet Weather

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 7

The Transport Department will prepare for all tram and bus lines basic timetables for minimum services which will operate on wet days and…

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Fear of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Melbourne may be without trams and some buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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Tram, Lorry Crash; 2 Passengers Hurt

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 7

A 59-years-old woman was,badly shocked and a man suffered a leg injury when a tram ploughed into the rear of a lorry in Princes Highway St. Peters this morning. windows in the front of the…

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Tram, Lorry Crash; 2 Passengers Hurt

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 7

A 59-years-old woman was badly shocked and a man suffered a leg injury when a tram ploughed into the rear of a lorry ln Princes Highway, St. Peters, this morning. Windows in the front of the…

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Fear of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- Melbourne may be without trams and some buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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Tram, Lorry Crash; 2 Passengers Hurt

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 7

A 59-years-old woman was badly shocked and a man suffered a leg injury when a tram ploughed into the rear of a lorry in Princes Highway, St. Peters this morning. Windows in the front of the…

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Fear of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Melbourne may be without trams and some buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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FEAR Of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Melbourne may be without trams and some buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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Tram and Lorry Collide; 2 Hurt

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 1

A 59-years-old woman was badly shocked and a man suffered a leg injury when a tram ploughed into the rear of a lorry in Campbell St. St. Peters, this morning…

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Fear of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Melbourne may be without trams and some buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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Tram, Lorry Crash; 2 Passengers Hurt

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 7

A 59-years-old woman was badly shocked and a man suffered a leg injury when a tram ploughed into the rear of a lorry in Princes Highway, St. Peters, this morning. windows in the front of the…

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Fear of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Melbourne may be without trams and some, buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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Fear of Tram Strike in Melb

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 11

Melbourne, Wednesday.--Melbourne may be without trams and some buses from midnight on Sunday, because…

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