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Railways, roads & transport, 1954

5,820 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 250

University Students Helped Build A Road And A Chalet In Europe

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 25

Two University students, who helped to build a road and a chalet in Europe, arrived in Sydney last week. They are Burke Lennihan, of Vineyard Haven,…

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University Students Helped Build A Road And A Chalet In Europe

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 25

Two University students, who helped to build a road and a chalet in Europe, arrived in Sydney last week. They are Burke Lennihan, of Vineyard Haven,…

Continued on Trove, page 25 →

University Students Helped Build A Road And A Chalet In Europe

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 25

Two University students, who helped to build a road and a chalet in Europe, arrived in Sydney last week. They are Burke Lennihan, of Vineyard Haven,…

Continued on Trove, page 25 →

University Students Helped Build A Road And A Chalet In Europe

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 25

Two University students, who helped to build a road and a chalet in Europe, arrived in Sydney last week. They are Burke Lennihan, of Vineyard Haven,…

Continued on Trove, page 25 →

Westinghouse expert tells court of tests following rail collision Brake worked on smash train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Brakes on the Bankstown train involved in the Sydenham train smash on December 19 were found later to be in efficient working order, two Westinghouse brake expert told the Coroner's…

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Westinghouse expert tells court of tests following rail collision Brake worked on smash train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Brakes on the Bankstown train involved in the Sydenham train smash on December 19 were found later to be in efficient working order, two Westinghouse brake expert told the Coroner's…

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Westinghouse expert tells court of tests following rail collision Break worked on smash train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Brakes on the Bankstown train involved in the Sydenham train smash on December 19 were found later to be in efficient working order, two Westinghouse brake expert told the Coroner's…

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Westinghouse expert tells court of tests following rail collision Brake worked on smash train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Brakes on the Bankstown train involved in the Sydenham train smash on December 19 were found later to be in efficient working order, two Westinghouse brake expert told the Coroner's…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Westing home expert tells court of tests following rail collision Brake worked on smash train

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Brakes on the Bankstown train involved in the Sydenham train smash on December 19 were found later to be in efficient working order, two Westinghouse brake expert told the Coroner's…

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E[?]R Thousands greet Royal couple on train journey E[?]r They Made the Queen Cry Monarch's tears at emotional welcome

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 2

Tears welled into Queen Elizabeth's eyes often during her journey from Sydney to Newcastle on the Royal train yesterday. Country people open hearts The emotional…

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Tour Plan Change in 32 Hours the Queer Will Have Travelled 1029 miles Stood for 20 hours Shaken hands with hundreds Easier trip by train

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 1

LISMORE, Wednesday. -- Strain of Royal tour travelling is telling on the Queen, and a change in program has been made. Premier Cahill announced the change today during…

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Motoring Hints

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 3

There is danger in any discomfort in the driving position, such as the seat being too far forward or backward, sitting on…

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Local Glasses for Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Motor maintenance classes will begin again in Parramatta next week…

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Letters to Editor Motorists on Crossings Problem Of Traffic Congestion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 2

Sir,—In their criticism of motorists at pedestrian crossings, correspondents ignore the fact that at crossings where…

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“Scrap the trams” a catchcry

Tribune · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 10

“SCRAP rite trams Has become a catch-cry and gives the uneasy feeling that it is a song to a tune called…

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Building Across The Continent £4,000,0.00 Railway Workshops in Queensland

Construction · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 5

Work has begun on construction of the new £4,000,000 workshops on a 133 acre site at Redbank, Queensland. The vast new plant will be in…

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Motorist Gets 9 MONTHS [?]300 to trainee

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 20

A motorist convicted or culpable driving today was sent to jail for nine months, ordered to pay £300 compensation, and recommended for…

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Tram Men Seek Bonus

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 4

Tram and Bus Employees' Union has asked for a Royal tour bonus and the Australian…

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Motor Racing For Police Boys' Clubs

To Ethnico Vema = Greek National Tribune · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 2

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Peak Period Train Changes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 4

Railways Department officials last night said that modifications would be necessary to a number of steam and…

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