Man Saves Girl in Front of Train
A man jumped in front of an approaching train at Fairfield Station last Thursday night and dragged a 16-year-old girl…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1957
439 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 22
Roads Campaign Junior Chamber of Commerce Supports A. a .A
For several years now. the Australian Junior Chamber of Commerce has taken a very active interest in road safety and road…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →The Oil Crisis British Motorists Hit Hardest
The impact of the current oil shortage in Europe has been met in different ways in various countries, but British motorists have…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Inquest on South Creek Bridge Fatality Charge of Manslaughter "Not Guilty" Defence Reserve
In an inquest held at Penrith Court House on Thursday, the district coroner, Mr. J. L. Craddock, found that a pedestrian had died of injuries received when he was knocked down by a car at South Creek…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motoring Manners
Does courtesy always require a gentleman to seat a lady first? Not according to the Chicago…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Light Traffic Roads
The following question was asked at Fairfield Council by Ald. Smyth: "Why are metal trucks, fully laden, allowed to…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Fairfield Overhead Bridge Still in Abeyance
Mr. C. Earl, M. L. A., forwarded to Fairfield Council a letter received from the Minister for Transport advising that, as…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Footpath Link Woods Avenue and Cabramatta Road
The town planner reported to Fairfield Council on proposed footpath to link the northern end of Woods Avenue with…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sydney Motor Traffic
In 1939 there were 294,864 motor vehicles registered in New South Wales. By 1953 there were 568,454, and at the present time…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Motoring Manners
Does courtesy always require a gentleman to seat a lady first? Not according to the Chicago…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Commonwealth Grant for St. Marys Roads
Mr. Roy Wheeler, M.P., advises that the Commonwealth has made a special grant of £8,700 for work on roads at the Staff…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Work Taken Over by Department
A point that had a bearing on Penrith Council estimates dealt with on 24th and 29th inst., is transfer of some road work from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Girl Accidentally Killed by Car Ran Across Road
That Rita Patricia Speed 9 years of age, died from injuries accidentally received through being knocked down by a car in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hints to Motorists
The N.R.M.A. says that when carrying out repairs, it is essential to use the correct type and size of spanners -- e.g…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Car and Motor Cycle Collide
A Collision between a car driven by Mr. John Klessattel, of Shortland Avenue, Canley Vale, and a motor cycle driven by. Mr. Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fairfield Railway Station Barriers
Mr. C. Earl, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Transport, Hon. A. G. Enticknap : --…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →S.d. Motor Cycle Club Annual Meeting
"The Southern Districts Motor Cycle Club held its annual meeting in Liverpool School of Arts last Tuesday week. The popular…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cyclist Injures
Bruce Morricon (19), of 15 Broad Street, Cabramatta. sustained abrasions to the left knee right [?] white his motor…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Culvert Under Railway Near Carbamar Station
The chief municipal engineer reported to Fairfield Council: -- "This culvert is a concrete structure of horse-shoe'…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Leasing Railway Land Villawood for Business
Cumberland County Council forwarded to Fairfield Council copy of a letter received from the Department of Railways…
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