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Railways, roads & transport, 1952

6,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 250

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 the 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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State's Worst Roads

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 28

Bourke: Mr. G. Starkey, of Moccoulta St., has a Bradford 10cwt. Utility which he uses for carrying…

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State's Worst Roads

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 28

Bourke: Mr. G. Starkey, of Moccoulta St., has a Bradford 10cwt. Utility which he uses for carrying…

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Drunken Train Driver Jailed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Tues. -- A railway engine driver who drove a locomotive while drunk was sentenced to four months' jail in Port Adelaide Police…

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Train Thieves Get £3700 Haul

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 1

Thieves stole more than £3700 in notes from a mailbag on a suburban passenger train yesterday. They also stole other…

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Heavy Road Traffic Suggested Diversion

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 3

The following communication was received at last meeting of Holroyd Council from Mr. F. [?] Hawkins, Premier Department…

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Want peace, not A - bomb Peace train to Canberra

Tribune · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 1

SIZE of the nationwide deputation in Canberra today (Wednesday) to protest against the Japanese “Peace” treaty…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was. to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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Railway, men aided by fund

The Sun · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 3

The sum of £44,000 has been disbursed to railway men and their families from the 'Staff Benefit…

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Work Begins on Spit Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 3

Mr. J. Whitton, a maintenance engineer, overhauling a compressor which will be used during the construction of the new Spit Bridge. Surveying and the clearing of the site for the new bridge have begun…

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Fight in Cabramatta Road

The Biz · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 2

A fight in Cabramatta Road, Cabramatta, on January 28, had its sequel in Liverpool Court, when Michael Popovich (38), of…

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Bridge for Trainers Warwick Farm Proposal

The Biz · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 6

N.S.W. Trainers' Association, Sydney, has informed Liverpool Council that the association considers the construction of a bridge…

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New Catholic School Closing a Road

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

Penrith Council had before it on Tuesday evening an application from the Rev. Father Fitzpatrick, Parish Priest of Penrith,…

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"Shake off fatal lethargy," says Pontiff—"World on road to ruin" Pope Calls for "Mighty Christian Reawakening"

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

VATICAN CITY.—The Pope has called for a mighty reawakening of Christianity to save a world on the road to ruin. In a broadcast in which he referred to…

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