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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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The Friendly Road "The Best Time of Life"

The Biz · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 23

Well, what is the best times of life? The question nosed itself in my mind as we sat in hit friend's lounge-room at the…

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Road Accidents in N.s.w. Year Ended June 30, 1957

The Biz · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 26

This statement has been prepared firm information furnished in police road accident reports. It covers all accidents…

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Smash at Lansdowne Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 26

A driver of a semi-trailer had a lucky escape from injury early tost Sunday morning, when he swerved to miss a cat and the…

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Federal Member Facetious Duntroon Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 32

Mr. Whitlam (in the House of Representatives.): Can the Minister for the Army say whether there is any foundation…

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Poland's Road to Socialism

Tribune · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 6

THE speech by General Secretary Wladislaw Gomulka to the 10th Plenum of the Central…

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Report on State Roads Problem Getting Worse

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 16

Extracts from the annual report of the Department of Main Roads reveal a gloomy roads picture…

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Protest on Roads Canley Vale Cyclist. (To the Editor)

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 22

Sir,--As a regular reader of your widely circulated paper, are as a rider of a meter cycle, therefore a user of public roads;…

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Veteran of Road 1906 Model a Classic

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 18

A veteran 1906 Standard limousine was the centre of great. Interest as it was driven, through Melbourne for…

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MOTORS-SERVICES Boosted Power Feature Of New Standard

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 9

Standard Motor Company has just released to the Australian market a new 10 h.p. with boosted horsepower, greater economy and more passenger comfort…

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Tears' Goal for Motor Thief Local Offenders Convicted

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 20

"There is far too much car stealing and I don't like hoodlums, Judge Berne said in Campbell town Quarter Sessions when…

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Black Top Roads for Emu Plains on Next Estimates

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 November 1957 · page 7

Mr. Machin-Hall (president) presided at a well-attended meeting at Melrose Hall, Emu Plains, on Monday night last. He…

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Weekend's Motor Trial

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 November 1957 · page 6

"Happy Wanderer" has sent in a graphic account of the motor trial which left here last Saturday. He tells about the…

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Safety on Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 34

When the average "Australian meets a friend his usual greeting is "nice day,'' but unfortunately, it is left to traffic experts to…

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Three Dead, 502 Hurt On Parramatta Roads

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 3

There were more road accidents in Parramatta during the 12 months ending June 30 this year than in the same period last year…

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"One for the Sea Road"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 8

"In Denmark, I stumbled on the derivation of a familiar but puzzling phrase—to 'drink like a fish'. A…

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Long Straight Road Would Encourage Fast Traffic

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 32

V. K. Exley, surveyor, Church and Argyle Streets, Parramatta, regarding proposed subdivision pt. lot 47, Fairfield Road (A. V…

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Road Funds Not Based on Fuel Tax

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 14

The Federal Government does not and will not base road payments to the States on petrol and diesel tax collections, the…

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Standard Rail Gauge Example for Road Plans

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 14

The decision to provide a standard gauge railway between Sydney and Melbourne focusses attention on the terrific…

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Railway Station Improvements Department of Transport Arrangements

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 20

The Department of Motor Transport wrote to Liverpool Council concerning the conference held on the site for…

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Coast Road Good

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 13

Motorists who intend travelling the Pacific Highway between Sydney and the far north of New…

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