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Railways, roads & transport, 1952

6,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 250

Reply To Q.C. On The Road Laws

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 4

The Attorney-General, Mr. C. E. Martin, said last night that Mr. R. Clive Teecc, Q.C., had…

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Motor Taxes Fall On The Public

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 2

Road transport operators have good reason for the protest they are preparing to lodge with the State…

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Policeman, son shot by motorists

The Sun · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 1

JENA (Louisiana), Sunday.--Two allegedly drunken drivers, ordered off the road by…

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Strike by Clyde Railway Workers

The Sun · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 7

1500 men at Clyde railway wagon works struck at noon today after deciding that if grievances…

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Motor Cyclist Sent To Gaol

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 2

Walter Leslie Johnson (42), Epsom Rd. Moore- bank, was sentenced at Parramatta Court today…

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Motor Cyclist Sent To Gaol

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 2

Walter Leslie Johnson (42), Epsom Rd., Moore- bank, was sentenced at Parramatta Court today…

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Motoring Section Road Impressions Of

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 8

The Austin Sheerline is a large and comfortable car. The quality of its interior finish and general appointments equals the classical beauty of its exterior lines. The outstanding…

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Train Booked Out

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 3

The secretary for Railways (Mr. W. A; Anderson) said today that all seats had already been…

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Train Booked Out

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 3

The secretary for Railways' (Mr. W. A. Anderson) said today . that all cants had already been…

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Man falls under train

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 3

A man was seriously injured last night when he fell under a moving train at Wynyard…

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Drunken Train Driver Gaoled

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--William McKeen, 48-years-old engine driver, of Fashoda St., Hyde…

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Drunken Train Driver Gaoled

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--William McKeen, 48-years-old engine driver, of Fashoda St., Hyde…

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Drunken Train Driver Gaoled

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.-- William McKeen, 48- years-old engine driver, of Fashoda St., Hyde…

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Driver on ice in road crash

The Sun · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 11

Truck-driver Reginald Tippet, of George St., Waterloo, was knocked "cold" when his truck…

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Hints To Motorists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 8

N.R.M.A. engineers offer these hints to motorists:- Never add acid to the battery. Sulphuric acid docs not…

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Motor Vehicle Registrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 3

CANBERRA, Monday.— Motor registrations in Australia are falling steadily, according to the…

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Lock-up Hint to Motorists

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 3

Reckless and drunken drivers should get heavier penalties, the Traffic…

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Dual Purpose Aeroplane

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 5

This aerocar has a dual purpose for its owner, Mr. Moulton Taylor, of Callfornia (U.S.). In the top picture he demonstrates its flying ability. In the bottom picture the aerocar, stripped of its wing and tail assemblies, becomes an efficient if unconventional motor car…

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Dual Purpose Aeroplane

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 5

This aerocar has a dual purpose for its owner, Mr. Moulton Taylor, of California (U.S.). In the top picture he demonstrates its flying ability. In the bottom picture the aerocar, stripped of its wing and tail assemblies, becomes an efficient if unconventional motor car…

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Dual Purpose Aeroplane

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 5

This aerocar has a dual purpose for its owner, Mr. Moulton Taylor, of California (U.S.). In the top picture he demonstrates its flying ability. In the bottom picture the aerocar, stripped of its wing and tail assemblies, becomes an efficient if unconventional motor car…

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