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Railways, roads & transport, 1952

6,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

Canley Vale School Road Foot Crossing

The Biz · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 4

Police Traffic Branch has advised Fairfield Council that arrangements will be made to provide a marked foot crossing in…

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Negligence on Road Change In Law On Proof

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 2

The Attorney-General, Mr. C. E. Martin, said last night that proposed amendments to the law would provide that…

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Motorist Fined £50 No Licence for Five Years

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 4

DAVID MOORE- STEWART, of 27 New Canterbury Road, Petersham, was found guilty at Penrith…

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Motor Cycling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 8

More than 150 motor cycles will take part in the first open road racing meeting of the season at Wallacia…

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Wider liquor service on railways

The Sun · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 2

Extension of liquor service on railway stations and reopening Wollongong bar are among improved train refreshment facilities announced by Transport…

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U.k. Problems in Use of Railway Diesels

Daily Mirror · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 26

LONDON, Thurs. (Extel).--A guaranteed supply of oil, both in peace and war, would be required before the British Railways could switch to diesel engines for main-line work,…

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U.k. Problems in Use of Railway Diesels

Daily Mirror · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 14

LONDON, Thurs.(Extel).--A guaranteed supply of oil, both in peace and war, would be required before the British Railways could switch to diesel engines for main-line work,…

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U.k. Problems in Use of Railway Diesels

Daily Mirror · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 14

LONDON, Thurs. (Extel).--A guaranteed supply of oil, both in peace and war, would be required before the British Railways could switch to diesel engines for main-line work,…

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U.k. Problems in Use of Railway Diesels

Daily Mirror · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 14

LONDON, Thurs. (Extel).--A guaranteed supply of oil, both in peace and war, Would be required before the British Railways could switch to diesel engines for main-line work,…

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Shop Thief 'Jumped' Off Bridge

The Sun · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 7

A woman who jumped from the Harbor Bridge in a suicide attempt and lived, later…

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Guard Chased Train in Bus

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thurs.--A guard left standing on Woodville platform had to chase his train in a trolley bus, counsel said today…

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South Coast Rail-road Plan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

The Director of Transport, Mr. R. Winsor, said yesterday that a co-ordinated rail and road service to the South…

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Til Bridge Fit to Take Lord Mayor's Cup

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 24

W. Cook's mount Captain Theo is the early favorite for tomorrow's £1250 Lord Mayor's Cup at Rosehill…

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Star Letter of the Week This Train Passes By! To The Editor

The Land · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

Sir.—For more than 30 years this small outpost, Mandagery, between Parkes and Orange, was…

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Speed And Superb Comfort Make Bristol Car A Motorist's Dream Come True Sheer Luxury In Driving

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 11

BRISTOL Aeroplane Company, for 40 years one of the world's loading manufacturers of aircraft and aero engines, makes the Bristol two-litre car. That, we think, explains in a few words why the Bristol is such an outstanding car…

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Motor Parts Sales Up 63 p.c

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 7

Sales by subsidiarles of W. T. Wood (Holdings) Ltd for 1951 were 63.1 per cent. higher than for 1950. the chairman, Mr. W. T. Wood,…

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Many Have Names Taken in Tram Fares Blitz

The Sun · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 2

Names of a large number of passengers "over-riding" sections, were taken when inspectors blitzed city trams today. Deputy Transport…

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Change in railway liquor policy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 13

The Railways Department would extend liquor services on railway stations and reopen the Wollongong bar, the Minister…

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New Blitz on Tram "Scalers" Sections Exceeded

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 2

Squads of plainclothes tramway revenue inspectors raided trams in the city this morning and caught scores of travellers…

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Tram Blitz Catches Many Inspectors Allege Section Overriding

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 7

Squads of plainclothes Transport Department inspectors raided trams in the city this morning and caught scores of travellers…

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