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Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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Handy Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 14

One of the causes of excessive fuel consumption is high fuel pump pressure, say N.R.M.A. engineers…

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Motors-services High Speed Trial Run

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 13

An ex-R.A.F. flier has reached Miami, [?]orida, in a Hillman Minx Saloon after a [?]00 miles high speed economy trial which [?]s taken him from coast-to-coast across…

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New Motor Racing Circuit Permit Granted

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 13

With the future of the Mt. D[?]itt motor racing circuit very much in the balance, there being every possibility of the property…

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Tax on Motor Vehicles

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 14

The president of the Australian Automobile Association, Mr. C. E. Clements, in his report to the thirteenth annual…

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Motor Vehicle Taxation

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 31

"My Association sent a telegram to the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, requesting an urgent Commonwealth-States…

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Motoring Notes Your Engine Wears While You Sleep

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 11

Abrasive dust is only one of the causes of engine wear. Corrosive deterioration is another cause which, even under…

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Evan Street Bridge

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 December 1957 · page 2

Minister for Local Government sent a letter through the Member for Nepean, Mr. W. L. Chapman, M.L.A., in respect of…

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Going to Boggo Road Gaol

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 December 1957 · page 1

Mr. Robert F. Smith, who has been assistant-superintendent at Emu Plains Training Centre for the past four and…

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Road Safety Prizes Go to Penrith High

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 December 1957 · page 8

N.S.W. Police and Road Safety Council conducted an essay competition, open to all students attending all schools—…

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Improvements To Bridge

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 2

Parramatta City Council will give early consideration in the 1958 estimates to improvements to…

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Painting of Lansdowne Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 20

Fairfield Council lost no time in accepting an offer by well-known local artists Miss H[?]ham, of Canley Vale, to…

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Boundary Roads Liverpool and Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 21

The chief engineer reported to Fairfield Council regarding boundary roads between Liverpool and Fairfield Municipalities:--…

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The Friendly Road "What Christmas Can Do"

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 8

I really have no idea the said it, but I heard it the other day quite plainly. I had joined the crowds of Christmas…

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Grand Xmas Smoke Moon Motors' Successful Function

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 11

Last Saturday night a crowd of nearly 100 friends and business associates of Mr. Jack James, cental proprietor of…

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Problems of Railway Finance

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 28

It is refreshing to find such a high Commonwealth Government, official as the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner…

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Ebasco Hits More Railway Workers

Tribune · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 5

WOLLONGONG (NSW): Tradesmen employed at the Thirroul Railway yards are in danger of losing their jobs as a result of the EBASCO…

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From a Globe-trotter’s Diary: Where Fear Stalked a Railway Platform

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 13 December 1957 · page 2

IN 1923 back in Moscow I held the post of Deputy - Chief of the Treasury Department of…

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The Friendly Road "A Christmas Wish"

The Biz · Wednesday 18 December 1957 · page 26

"To the [?]ment of "The [?]s" and all refers of "The Friendly Real." [?]ed the old this (which is co[?]e-the-less…

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MOTORS-SERVICES Sets High Economy Figures Renault Dauphine IMPRESSIVE

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 December 1957 · page 9

Outright win by a Renault Dauphine in this year's Mobilgas Economy Run in New Zealand again emphasised one of its many outstanding features which has led to world-wide popularity…

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