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Railways, roads & transport, 1955

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 1

Any noticeable looseness in the steering assembly should be investigated immediately…

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Hints To Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 2

Technical advisers of the N.R.M.A. advise motorists not to be too hard on batteries…

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Motors-services Sun Toy Fund Holiday Event Grand Prix Races for Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 14

Big fields will line-up for the City of Parramatta grand prix motor-cycle race meeting on Parramafta Park road circuit next Monday—Eight-Hour Day holiday. Organisers hove received entries…

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Railway Centenary Old Locomotive on Display

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 7

Parramatta and District Chamber of Commerce wrote to Holroyd Council regarding railway centenary celebrations:—…

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"Ride Safely" Plan for Motor Cyclists

The Biz · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 14

A campaign for motor cyclists to learn better and safer riding through membership of dubs begun on Monday…

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Boys Injured in Moorebank Motor Cycle Crash

The Biz · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 6

A motor-cycle outfit on Sunday crashed through a safety fence and injured two children at Moorebank…

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Talent Quest Final Railway Hotel Crowded

The Biz · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 16

A capacity crowd gathered at the Railway Hotel garden lounge on Monday night to hear the final of the talent quest, which had…

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Train Travelling Times COMPARISONS

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 September 1955 · page 5

Herewith are some comparisons of the running times of trains between Sydney and Penrith of many years ago and to-day:…

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First Electric Train to Penrith Arrived on

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 September 1955 · page 1

WHAT might be regarded as a "pre-view" of electric trains running to Penrith took place on Monday morning…

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Subway at Penrith Railway Viaduct Encouragement for Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 September 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council has for some time been concerned at delay in the construction of a subway under the railway line at Penrith immediately west of Castlereagh. Road, Government departments concerned…

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When It Was Railway Jubilee in Sydney and Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 September 1955 · page 8

The Jubilee of N.S.W. railways was celebrated in September; 1905. and the following appeared in the "Nepean Times" on…

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MOTORING New A 50; Austin's Far Cry From The "Baby"

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 September 1955 · page 37

A trial driver describes the Austin A50 Cambridge as an all-round car, smooth and convenient in the city and amply sturdy for touring or permanent country use. Its appearance from…

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Victoria Dodelijk ongeval met motor rijwiel

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 30 September 1955 · page 2

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Youth Killed in Motor Smash

The Biz · Wednesday 5 October 1955 · page 9

A 16-years-old youth was killed on Monday, when one of two allegedly stolen vehicles overturned in Walgrove Road, near…

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First Electric Train to Arrive at Penrith Station

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 October 1955 · page 1

It pulled in at about 10.33 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, and left at 11 a.m…

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Two Killed on Railway Line Inquest on Springwood Fatality

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 October 1955 · page 2

The district coroner, Mr. N. C. Gardner, C.P.S., held an inquest at Penrith Court House on 29th ult into the deaths of two…

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The District's Great Day Approaches Railway Electrification Comes to Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 October 1955 · page 1

Several months of organising will come to realisation on Saturday when the Premier of N.S.W., Mr. J. J. Cahill, will officially open the extension of railway electrification to Penrith…

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MOTORING Morris Minor Now 'World's Biggest Small Car'

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 October 1955 · page 37

The distributors of the new model Morris Minor, Lancaster Motors Pty. Ltd., say their selling slogan is "the world's biggest small car buy." This Morris certainly…

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Road Safety

The Biz · Wednesday 12 October 1955 · page 18

Associated with every campaign of safety for the roads of New South Wales lies a tremendous effort by many individuals but…

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Road Accidents

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 October 1955 · page 7

The annum report of the Depart of Motor Transport contained the following comment:— Forty-five per cent of all…

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