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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1957

439 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 22

Railway Parade, Cabramatta Dangerous Edges Claim

The Biz · Wednesday 17 July 1957 · page 16

Cabramatta District Progress Association wrote drawing Fairfield Council's attention to the very dangerous condition of the…

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Cabramatta Motor Accident

The Biz · Wednesday 17 July 1957 · page 16

Mr. George Junickly, of Lot 32, Meadows Road, Mt. Pritchard, is a very lucky man. His Holden sedan wag wrecked when it…

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International Roads for Europe

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 19 July 1957 · page 7

A new kind of road sign which has recently made its appearance in Europe will prove of great help to motorists touring the Continent either…

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New South Wales Motorfiets bleef zoek

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 19 July 1957 · page 10

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Advertisements on Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 7

Metropolitan Engineer, Department of Main Roads, has advised Holroyd Council:--It was noted recently that…

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Roads, Bridges, Footpaths Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 26

The vice-chairman. Alderman K. Makepeace, presided at a meeting of the works Committee held in the Council Chambers…

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"A Public Road'' Alick St., Cabramatta

The Biz · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 19

Edgley, Brown & Sanderson wrote to Fairfield Council referring to previous correspondence concerning the dedication…

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Danger At Corner Demand For Road Control

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 18

Residents were themselves prepared to put up a "Halt" sign at what was considered a…

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Crossover Blocked Objections to Western Road Median Strip

The Biz · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 28

L. C. Chandler Pty. Ltd., Great Western Highway, Went-worthville, wrote as follows to Holroyd Council:--…

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Hints To Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 3

Some owners find difficulty in removing the cylinder head. Various tricks are…

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'Turn Back The Hands Of Time.' And—Sydney Was Demanding Its Quay Railway Years Ago Blacktown Was Booming... Farms Sold For £1 Down Payment... Vut A Car Cost £400

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 15

Like to take a steamship trip around world for £126/10/-? ... Or peraps a first-class cruise of the Barrier [?]ef for £16?…

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Fell Under Train

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 July 1957 · page 6

Penrith Ambulance Service has been busy during the week —a little busier than usual in fact…

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Ernstig motor ongeval

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 26 July 1957 · page 10

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Snowy Roads Closed

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 13

Closing of the outlet gates of Adaminaby Dam in June marked the beginning of water…

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More Police for Roads

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 14

Announcement of a 25 per cent, increase in the strength of the Police Safety Bureau will be welcomed, says Mr…

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Dissatisfied With Road Works

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of Guildford Central Progress…

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MOTORS-SERVICES Lee Boiled His 'Billy' 6,000-Miles On Annual Trial

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 11

A Parramatta newsagent, competing in the 6000-mile Ampol Trial, found an easy way to enjoy the 'round - the - clock' "cuppa"…

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Motoring in Russia

The Biz · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 20

Private motorists are now permitted to tour along prescribed routes in Russia. This relaxation of previous restrictions came into…

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One Hundred Million Motors

The Biz · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 20

In the modern world the growth of motor traffic seems to know no bounds. The expansion of industry and trade,…

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Died After Train Accident

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 5

The death occurred last Thursday of Mrs. Norma Agnes Grooms, in the Nepean District Hospital. About one hour…

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