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Railways, roads & transport, 1952

6,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 250

Motors & Motoring Man-Made Gravel

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 11

ROADS blocked by mud can be made passable by a new process that converts the mud to artificial gravel. 'The method was…

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Rabbits on railway are big problem

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 6

RABBIT infestation of the railway line between Rlayney and Cowra was a major problem for adjoining…

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Motor Cyclist's Crash Into Friends, Kills 3

The Sun · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 2

Three young men were killed and two injured when a motor cycle, travelling at 100 mph, swept through a group of motorcyclist friends standing…

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Rail-road service

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 5

The Transport Director (Mr. Winsor) said last night he would call for tenders…

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Man injured In Road Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 3

Several senior detectives are searching for a car which critically injured a man in…

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Man injured In Road Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 11

Several senior detectives are searching for a car which critically injured a man in…

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Man Injured In Road Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 10

Several senior detectives are searching for a car which critically injured a man in…

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Man Injured In Road Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 10

Several senior detectives are searching for a car which critically injured a man in…

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Man Critically Injured In Road Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 3

Several senior detectives are searching for a car which-critically injured a man in…

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Man Critically Injured In Road Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 3

Several senior detectives are searching for a car which critically injured a man in…

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Followers of the Star Continuing Our Serial the Rainbow Bridge

The Methodist · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 11

[Chary s, playing tennis against Rhonda who is a senior, startles Rhonda with her quick and accurate returns. Charys says: "I'll tell…

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Cars, Motor Cycles And A Semi-trailer Collide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 1

Last night a semi-trailer collided with a car on the Hume Highway at Bass Hill, near Bankstown…

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Railway Hut Destroyed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 3

LITHGOW, Friday.—A railway examiner's cabin at Oakey Park, used by examiners in Lithgow marshalling…

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Railway thefts; 4 arrested Raids Made by Police

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 5

Police this week seized £1000 worth of goods allegedly stolen from the railways. They say the goods were stolen while…

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Motor Boats R.m.y.c. (Rose Bay)

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 8

Rear - Commodore Speedboat Trophy.--Heat 1: Rolyit (H. Taylor) 1, who Cares (J. Bazeley) 2, Typhoon (W. Sharrock)…

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Motor Boats R.m.y.c. (Rose Bay)

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 8

Rear - Commodore Speedboat Trophy.--Heat 1: Rolyit (H. Taylor) 1, Who Cares (J. Bazcley) 2, Typhoon (W. Sharrock)…

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Many Places of Interest on Short Road Trip

Truth · Sunday 9 March 1952 · page 33

Today's Truth/N.R.M.A. map outlines a tour of approximately 106 miles. Interest is divided between…

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Victim Of Tram Goes To School

Truth · Sunday 9 March 1952 · page 6

Garry Campbell, the six-years-old boy who lost his right arm and left leg in a tram…

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TRUTH about motoring Skilled Car Driving By Disabled Men Using New Aid

Truth · Sunday 9 March 1952 · page 33

Fortitude in challenging grave physical disabilities; skilled driving, and a good "road sense" characterise the members of the Australian Disabled…

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Railway strike may spread

The Sun · Sunday 9 March 1952 · page 3

A SHUNTER'S strike at Enfield marshalling yards could spread to all NSW rail…

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