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Railways, roads & transport, 1952

6,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

Grandmother Dies, Seven Hurt In Road Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 1

A woman was killed and seven people were seriously injured late yesterday when two cars collided on the Pacific Highway between Berowra and Cowan…

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Bus, tram, season ticket schemes

The Sun · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 3

Four members of the Road Transport Department staff have been awarded £20 prizes for a…

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SM hits at motorist

The Sun · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 5

"You drivers indulge your selfishness and don't care what happens to other people on the road,"…

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Last day for railways chief

The Sun · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 7

Railways Commissioner F. C. Garside will end his career with the Railways Department today…

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Victoria To Spend £80m. On Railways

Daily Mirror · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Mon.--An £80,000,000 plan to modernise Victoria's railways was outlined…

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Huge Railway Plan In Vie

Daily Mirror · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Mon.--An £80,000,000 plan to modernise Victoria's railways was outlined…

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New Bridge Construction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 8

Construction of a new bridge over Cockfighter Creek, on the Singleton-Jerry's Plains Road, has commenced…

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Traffic blitz on Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 7

Traffic police will patrol the Harbor Bridge this morning. They will book motorists…

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Road Chief in Hospital

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 5

The Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. Shoebridge) is ill in Canterbury District Memorial…

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Lost Train Starts Rail Delays

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 1

An electric, train which became "lost" in Wynyard's peak hour last night disorganised suburban services for about 90…

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Road Toll "Shock" to Police

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 10

The Police Traffic Chief (Superintendent Lawrence) said yesterday that January's…

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It's A Slow Job Paying For The Bridge

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 12

Unless the State or Federal Government assumes responsibility for the financial burden, some of those North Shore residents who daily pay to use the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Will eventually find themselves paying the…

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It's A Slow Job Paying For The Bridge

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 12

Unless the State or Federal Government assumes responsibility for the financial burden, some of those North Shore residents who daily pay to use the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Will eventually find themselves paying the…

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It's A Slow Job Paying For The Bridge

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 12

Unless the State or Federal Government assumes responsibility for the financial burden, some of those North Shore residents who daily pay to use the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Will eventually find themselves paying the…

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It's A Slow Job Paying For The Bridge

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 12

Unless the State or Federal Government assumes responsibility for the financial burden, some of those North Shore residents who daily pay to use the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Will eventually find themselves paying the…

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It's A Slow Job Paying For The Bridge

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 12

Unless the State or Federal Government assumes responsibility for the financial burden, some of those North Shore residents who daily pay to use the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Will eventually find themselves paying the…

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It's A Slow Job Paying For The Bridge

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 12

Unless the State or Federal Government assumes responsibility for the financial burden, most off those North Shore residents who daily pay to use the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Will eventually find themselves paying the…

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Bridge Is There, Now They Want A River From Our Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 3

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.— The Decatur, Nebraska, City Council yesterday asked President Truman to…

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Motoring Section Every Tuesday Modified Standard Cars Modified M.G. Tc. Ideal for Racing Models

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 8

The outstanding successes achieved at the Parramatta car races (and elsewhere) by modified standard cars shows that this type can make an excellent…

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Motors pay big food bill

The Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday. -- Britain last year increased her motor exports by £51 million over…

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