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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1956

368 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 19

Modern Roads United Nations Emphasise Vital Importance

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 23

Growing realisation everywhere of the vital role of modern roads is emphasised by publication, by the United Nations Economic and…

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Alternate Routes. "Will Cut Our Roads to Pieces" Ald. Terone Throws Onus on to Main Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 3

A suggestion from the Police Department, that Fairfield Council agree to back roads used as an alternate route to divert…

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Road Material Experiments by Council

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 18

D S. Crimson, Cabramatta submitted quotation to Council for the supply of gravel from Kemp's Creek, to be…

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Road Construction Proposed Loan of £15,000

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 19

The chief municipal engineer reported as follows to Fairfield Council:-- "In accordance with your…

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Road Finance N.z. Shows Us How

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 22

New Zealand provided a lesson for Australia in the financing of its road building, Mr. H. M. Sherrard, N.S.W. Main…

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Model Railway Display

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 4

A model railway display will be held in the Wesley Hall, at the rear of the Methodist Church…

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Railway Hotel Woy Owy

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 14

A very enjoyable period of cricket was enjoyable cig[?] players and suppd[?] field Railway Hote. "U L. V.A.". cricket…

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Conditions at St. Marys Railway Station Out of Date, States Mayor Chapman in the House

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 2

Arrangements for service to the public at St. Marys railway station are out-of-date and do not accord with the…

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Unattended Mountain Railway Stations

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 3

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on 9th inst., Mr. W. L. Chapman, M.L.A. for Nepean, spoke of the needs of Lower…

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Bridge Design Approved

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 1

Parramatta City Council has approved design of a proposed footbridge at Granville…

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Road Plan "Too Costly"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 9

Widening of Church St., north of Victoria Rd., Parramatta, would…

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Proposed Through Road. Ald Jones Opposes Move

The Biz · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 7

In last week's issue it was stated, in a report, that Ald. Fred Jones had said the proposed through road, linking…

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Motors Services No Price Rise. New Hillman. Style Leader

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 12

Boosted horsepower and radical styling changes highlight advanced features of the new Hillman, released this week…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 15

A squealing noise which occasionally occurs in the water pump can often be cured by the introduction…

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Tram and bus men propose stop-work

Tribune · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 12

Tram and bus workers have called on the Combined Executive of their union for a stopwork meeting not later than October 29 to protest against the attempt by the Transport Department to cut wages and penalty rates…

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National Roads Plea

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 19

Mr. C. E. Clements, President of the Australian Automobile Association, has despatched the following telegram to the Prime…

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Want 'Heavy Duty' Road

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 1

Over £1. worth of factory development at Yennora emphasised need for a "heavy…

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Heavy Duty Road For Yennora

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 27

Recently Holroyd Council wrote to A.E.I. Ltd., who are building a £400.000 factory at Yennora, Seeking a possible loan of £10,000…

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Motorist Not Guilty Judge Suggests Father Takes Action

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 27

Leonard Allen Johnson (24), of Chancery Street, Canley Vale, was acquitted at Campbelltown Quarter Sessions…

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Special Offer to Motorists

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 16

That very progressive firm, Lescoe Auto Sales have released another winter to their clients in the form of a very very…

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