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Railways, roads & transport, 1955

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Shires Agree On New Road— After 50 Yers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 12

After 50 years of negotiation, the Tablelands-Coast Road Committee has finally decided to recommend the construction of a road from Bodalla to Belowra, thus opening up a northerly route for the proposed…

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MOTORING The Swallow Doretti Is Fast Sports Car

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 37

The Swallow-Doretti, a two litre sports car for the person who likes fast touring, can now be delivered with double overdrive if desired…

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Motorrijder gedood in in Zuid Australie

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 2

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Motor Services Ferguson Tractor Tortured in Antarctic Wastes—'no Trouble'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 June 1955 · page 15

A Ferguson tractor, worked for 565 hours under rugged conditions in the snow wastes of the Antarctic 42 degrees below zero, is being displayed at a Parramatta department store. The tractor was used at Mawson, in Me Robertson. Land, by…

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Railway Land Use at Guildford

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 8 June 1955 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways, writing to Holroyd Council stated:—"Further to my letter of…

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Opening of Electric Railway to Penrith To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 June 1955 · page 7

Dear Sir,—The official opening of the electric railway to Penrith on Saturday, October 8, must be made an event both…

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MOTORING New De Soto Is Fast On Take Off

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 June 1955 · page 43

One of the new models shown for the first time in New South Wales recently is the De Soto Diplomat Plaza, fitted with powerflite automatic transmission…

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Aiding Shire Roads Federal Grants "Flowing"

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 15 June 1955 · page 6

As soon as Federal Parliament passed last year the Menz[?] Government's law tig[?]ning up the payment to the States of…

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Road Safety Discusses Important Issues Council Chambers, Henry Street By-pass, High Street Parking

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 June 1955 · page 3

The vitality of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council shows no deterioration; relevant issues of the day are well discussed. So it was at the monthly meeting of the branch held in Penrith School of Arts on…

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Railway Service After Electrification Council Dissatisfied

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 June 1955 · page 1

The prespects of better train service for Penrith-St. Marys district are not as good as might have been expected and a letter received by Penrith Council from the Railway Department on Tuesday evening…

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Railway Electrification Cham. of Commerce Proposal

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 June 1955 · page 5

Penrith Chamber of Commerce resolved last evening to ask that the ceremony at the opening of electrification of the railway to…

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Govt. Grant for School Road

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1955 · page 2

Minister for Public Works, Mr. J. B. Renshaw, has agreed to a £350 grant for roadworks near…

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Electric Train Service Mulgoa Preparing

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 June 1955 · page 4

Alderman Reg Blattman has called a meeting of public bodies, organisations, and interested citizens at Mulgoa to discuss…

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Loose Metal on Road, £30

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 June 1955 · page 7

A metal lorry driver, Allan J. Waterhouse, of Putland Street, St. Marys, was.charged at Penrith Court of Petty Sessions on…

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Celebration of Railway Electrification Penrith Public Meeting Prepares for October 8

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 June 1955 · page 1

The celebration of the extension of the railway electrification to Penrith on October 8 was decided on at a public meeting held in the Penrith Council Chambers on Thursday evening…

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Urges Govt. Help For Better Road Campaign

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 June 1955 · page 29

The president of the N.R.M.A., Sir Norman Nock, has urged both the Commonwealth and State governments to make much bigger financial contributions towards…

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MOTORING Plenty Of Space In The New Austin A30 'Countryman'

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 June 1955 · page 29

The Austin A30 Countryman, one of the many new van cars on the market, was exhibited recently in the showrooms of the distributors for New South Wales. This passenger carry…

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For Road Big Vote

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 29 June 1955 · page 4

A total of £1300 will be spent on reconstruction of Saunders Street, North Parramatta…

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Inquest on Road Fatality

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1955 · page 2

The district coroner, Mr. N. C. Gardner held a part-heard inquest at Penrith Court House on Tuesday, 21st inst., into the…

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Railway & Tramway Institute Rifle Club Vic. Andrews Captain

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1955 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Railway and Tramway Institute Rifle Club was held at the Club Hut, Anzac Range, on…

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