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Railways, roads & transport, 1955

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Magical Mixture Saves Roads

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 18

A magical mixture, used by housewives for washing the dishes, is now being used in road construction…

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Merrylands, Fowler's Road, Parents and Citizens' Association Inaugural Meeting of Ladles' Auxiliary

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 2

The first meeting of the ladies auxiliary of the above P. and C. Association was held on Tuesday afternoon. July 12. Many new…

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Record 1955 Motor Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 15

Sydney's 1955 Motor Show, to be staged at the Show Ground from August 12-20…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 19

Addiction of engines to over-oiling of spark plugs is a constant although not serious annoyance…

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New O.h.w. V8 Motor for 55 Model Car

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 17

World's leader in manufacture of V8 engines will, if is understood, announce before the end of the month in Australia release of a new…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 17

If your car engine is fitted with aluminium alloy cylinder heads or any alloy castings around the water…

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Guildford Infants' School Motors' Club

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above club was held on July 5 at the school It has been [?] for some time…

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Many Irregularities in Railway Ballot

Tribune · Wednesday 20 July 1955 · page 3

Developments so far in the Court-controlled Victorian Railways Union elections have strengthened the strong working class distrust of such elections. BALLOT papers have been sent…

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Fifty Years Ago (From "The Nepean Times," July 22, 1905) Railway Bridge Over Nepean

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 1

On Monday last the Railway Commissioners opened tenders for the construction of steel work for the bridge over the…

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Neglect by Road-Users (From the Traffic Branch, Police Department)

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 7

The country where laws are obeyed by force or threat of the authorities is not a happy one, and such a state of…

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The Call's Complete Motor News Service Helpful Suggestions for Motorists

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 7

Screen-wipers of the air-operated type often fail through lack of lubrication to the operating paddle in the air chamber. Owners should remove…

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Tax Tips For Motorists

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 22 July 1955 · page 37

The N.R.M.A. says all motoring expenses incurred producing assessable income are…

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Motor sport De TT motor rennen

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 22 July 1955 · page 7

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Australiana Bridge of sighs

The World's News · Saturday 23 July 1955 · page 20

ON a recent holiday to Western Australia, I discovered residents of Cottesloe, Perth, were complaining of intense ringing noises in their…

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Fairfield Overhead Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 18

The Department of Main Roads wrote to Fairfield Council with reference to Council's letter of April 15, 1955, re proposed…

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Fairfield Roads "Shocking" Liberal Man's Views

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 7

If a worthwhile improvement were to be made to the condition of roads, more of the N.S.W. Government's loan funds and…

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Horsley Road Petition to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 21

Fairfield Council had referred the above petition to the Works Committee for consideration of immediate attention to place…

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Merrylands District Motor Cycle Club

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 5

The club advised Holroyd Council that it is affiliated with the Auto Cycle Union of N S W. and stated that they are anxious to…

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[?] of Motor [?]Port

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 8

[?] of £3816 being [?] share of [?] tax and [?] fees in respect of…

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Motorist Denies Negligence

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 11

Kevin Page, of Sackville Street, Fairfield, denied in Liverpool Court that he had driven his motor car in a negligent manner in…

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