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Railways, roads & transport, 1956

368 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 19

Extra Train, Liverpool Line

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 May 1956 · page 1

The Minister for Transport (the Hon. A. G. Enticknap) has promised Mr. C. J. Earl, M.L.A. for Fairfield…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 May 1956 · page 9

N.R.M.A. engineers offer the following hints, which will prove useful to tourists:—…

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Commonwealth and Roads Bill Mr. Luchetti in the House

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 May 1956 · page 1

Taking part in the debate in the House of Representatives on the Commonwealth Ald Roads Bill was Mr. A. Luchetti,…

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Penrith Branch of Road Safety Council Address by State Secretary

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 May 1956 · page 7

The monthly meeting of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Monday evening of last…

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Penrith Motor Cycle Club Night Trial (By Correspondent)

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 May 1956 · page 3

A night trial of 24 hours duration covering 63 miles will leave Scotts' garage, Penrith, at 7 p.m. this Friday, May 25…

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Bridgen Uitslag bridge drive

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 25 May 1956 · page 7

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Capitalists Too, Tread the Road to Socialism

Tribune · Wednesday 30 May 1956 · page 7

CAPITALISTS who support the struggle for Socialism! That's the newest thing to come…

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Week-end Road Stop Protest on Govt. Threat

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1956 · page 1

State Government suggestions to ban heavy transports from roads in N.S.W. at week-ends in viewed with "alarm" by Parramatta Chamber of Commerce…

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Motor Cycles Collide Three Youths Injured

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 May 1956 · page 3

When two motor cycles collided head-on on the Mulgoa Road, near "Glenmore", n third motor cyclist, approaching around a…

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Roads for Development

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 6

“Even if this were the- only work the Keren Kayemeth was doing, it’s worth its weight in pure gold.” What the major had in his mind was the giant net work of forest roads which the…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 11

In cars in which the clutch assembly is fitted with a carbon thrust block, this block needs renewing if the…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 10

To obtain a high finish and remove surface smears after wax polishing the exterior lacquer, lightly dust a…

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Road Safety Branch Praised

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 June 1956 · page 5

"Parramatta branch of the Road Safety Council is one of the best President, Mr. Frank Quealey, is…

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When Roads are Slippery

The St George Call · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 6

When driving on slippery roads always drive at a speed which makes braking unnecessary. If you must stop or slow…

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Road Safety Council Many Matters Receive Attention

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 3

A meeting of the Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council, held on Tuesday night and presided over by Mr. Leo…

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£25,000 and £5000 Writs Against Council Refusal to Complete Roads in Rural Area

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 1

Mention of writs at last Tuesday's Penrith Council meeting was heard several times and to the ordinary ratepayer makes considerable food for thought. In addition to the £10,000…

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Lucerne Hay Cartage Railways to Discontinue Permits

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 2

A decision of the utmost importance to the dairying industry was brought before last meeting of the Penrith Primary…

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Protest on Main Roads sacking

Tribune · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 11

SEVENTY workers at the Main Roads Department's workshop at Nundah, Brisbane, signed a petition…

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"Wrong Priority for Roads," Say Residents

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 6

The wrong priority has been given to certain road work, is the opinion expressed by North Merry…

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Como Railway Bridge Minister Enticknap says New Double Track Bridge not Essential at Present

The St George Call · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 6

In raising the question of a new double track railway bridge across the George's River at Como in the State House…

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