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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1955

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Cabramatta Lane Bridge (To The Editor)

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 7

Sir,—I should like a little space to draw attention to the dilapidated condition of the bridge across Cabramatta Creek,…

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Motor Services Marshall Motors Link In Standard Expansion

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 12

Marshall Motors of Parramatta were an important link in the chain of dealers who had contributed largely to the success and popularity of Standard Motor Company products in Australia, a…

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Modern Service to Motorists

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 3

One of the most modern electrical and mechanical checking devices of this era has been added to the already abundant…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 9

Mr. Brian MacDonald, of O'Connell Street, Smithfield, suffered a fractured thigh and abrasions when the motor cycle he was…

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MOTORING Rovers Should Bring The Load Through

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 37

Decended from the war-time jeep, the Land Rover has found a firm market in outback Australia and is popular in the mountains and on coastal farms. Three versions are…

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Queensland Motor ongeluk met dodelijke afloop

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 2

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Nog 1 jaar rijdt de Blauwe Tram

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 3

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Cabramatta Road East

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 27

Ald. Southam asked at last meeting of Fairfield Council: "Could some attention be given to the footpath and gutters in…

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A Challenge to Road Users Apex Road Safety Day, Friday, 9th December

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 14

Throughout Australia on the above date, all Apex Clubs, with the assistance of many other local organisations, will conduct…

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Building Roads "You Can't, Without the Money"

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 20

It is always a pleasure to read the annual report of the Department of Main Roads, because the story is a vigorous one of…

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Robbers Railway Armed Bandit Outwitted

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 4

A masked hold-up man fled from Marrylands railway station on Thursday morning after an assistant stationmaster menaced…

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Permission Refused Motor Repair Business

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 26

Brown and Goldie requested from Fairfield Council, on behalf of Mr. L. Lee, who, desires to purchase from Mr. C. P…

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The Railway Hotel Golf Club

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 16

A meting was held on Tuesday, November 22, to form a golf club amongst, patrons of the Railway Hotel, Fairfield, and…

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Railway Overbridge

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 25

Ald. Hancock asked at Fairfield Council meeting: "As the N.S.W. Government has granted No. 1 priority to the Fairfield overhead…

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Fifty Years Ago (From "Nepean Times", December 2, 1905) First Motor Omnibus

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 December 1955 · page 3

On Monday next the Railway Commissioners will begin running the first motor omnibus service in the State, the route…

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De "bridge drive" winners

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 2 December 1955 · page 2

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Road Safety Drive Opening

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 1

Mayor of Parramatta, Alderman H. V. Horwood, on Friday will launch a special road safety campaign, which will continue until the Christmas…

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Apex and Road Safety

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 16

Apex Clubs throughout Australia are running an intensive road safety campaign from now…

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Road Safety Blitz Apex Clubs Co-operate

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 14

Friday will be "Road Safety Day" in N.S.W. ard the Road Safely Council, traffic police and Apex clubs are campaigning to…

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Subdivision and New Road Marlborough Street Project

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 25

In a report to Fairfield Council with reference to a subdivision and new road—E. F. P. and C. N. M. Wray, [?]ot 22, D.P…

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