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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

6,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 250

Talks today on tram strike in Vic

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Wed.--Representatives of the Tramways Board and the…

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End of Vic. Tram Strike Likely Soon

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A basis for settlement of the Melbourne tram strike was reached…

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Railway to Link Cape and Cairo to Be Surveyed

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 9

CAPETOWN, Thursday.--Cecil Rhodes dream of a Cape -to- Cairo railway looks Sike coming true. British, French, Belgian and Portugese…

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Railway to Link Cape and Cairo to Be Surveyed

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 9

CAPETOWN, Thursday.--Cecil Rhodes' dream of a Cape- to- Cairo railway looks Bike coming true. British, French, Belgian and Portugese…

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Motor Cycles Collide

The Biz · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

A motor cycle ridden by Harrison Gee, of Park Road, Cabramatta collided with on other motor cycle ridden by Bernie Thomas Hill[?] of Terminus Street…

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Fairfield Motor Cycle Club

The Biz · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 9

On Sunday last the invitation T.T. with Merrylands Club was held and was a big success. With a few riders from Auburn there were about 20 competitors…

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Deepwater Motor Boat Club

The Biz · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 10

Again some excellent racing was witnessed at Deepwater on Saturday, with the faster boats providing plenty of thrills…

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Merrylands District Motor Cycle Club

The Biz · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 10

Merrylands Club members will support the first Cumberland District T.T. meetings on March 5th. Some members will be all out to win honours for the…

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Trammitöölised Streigivad

Meie Kodu - Our Home · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 2

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Removal Of Weeds From Main Roads

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 8

ERADICATION and control of noxious weeds and animals were primarily matters for the Councils, but where Undergrowth of weeds…

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Minister on Road Tax Exemptions

The Land · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 14

Superphosphate could be carried to country areas by road transport after fresh fruit, eggs, or poultry had been loaded on the forward journey,…

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First Step on the Kurnell Road

The Observer · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

A long and strenuous debate developed in Council when, as a result of proceedings commenced by the President, the Shire Clerk reported on…

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Tram Strike May Tie Up Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — Railwaymen may tie up all suburban train services if the State…

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Big Step Forward In Australian Motor Production New Nuffield Factory Opened At Victoria Park By N.S.W. Premier

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 11

A FURTHER big step in local motor production was made yesterday when the Premier of N.S.W. Mr. McGirr officially opened the new £1,000,000 Nuffield (Australia) Pty. Ltd. plant at Victoria Park The one time site of Sydney's first water supply, later a…

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New Idea for Motor Cycles

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 11

A NEW type of front and rear rubber suspension for motor cycles which gives an improved damping, tractive effort and…

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Three years for drunken car driver Motorist who ignored police warning, found guilty of passenger's death

The Sun · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

A drunken motorist who had a car accident in which a passenger was killed was sentenced to three years imprisonment for manslaughter today…

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Vic. Rail Stoppage Next Move in Tramway Strike

The Sun · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Threat of a railway stoppage now hangs oyer Melbourne, following failure of yesterday's talks to settle the tram strike. State secretary of the…

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Victorian Tram Deadlock

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Thurs.-- A round-table conference called today to settle the Melbourne tram strike…

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Motor-Cycling News Shrewd Ear Is Handy Asset

Daily Mirror · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 20

A good mechanical ear is a distinct asset in detecting motor cycle components that have worn to the point of requiring overhaul or replacement. The exhaust note should be…

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Motor-Cycling News Shrewd Ear Is Handy Asset

Daily Mirror · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 20

A good mechanical ear is a distinct asset in detecting motor cycle components that have worn to the point of requiring overhaul or replacement. The exhaust note should be…

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