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Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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Bridge Uitslag "Bridge Drive"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 February 1957 · page 10

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Victoria Vrachtrijder botste tegen tram

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 February 1957 · page 10

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Roads and Road Accidents

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 17

Despite published "statistics" to the contrary. Australian Automobile Association still maintains that "Good Roods are Safer…

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Kiddies' Train for "Hollywood"

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 14

In two weeks' time a model train and engine will be installed, at Hollywood Pleasure Grounds. It has taken some time to prepare…

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No Money for New Bridge

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 1

There was no possibility of a bridge running parallel to Lennox Bridge, in Church Street, Parramatta…

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Canada's Big Road Bill

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 24

During the period of July, 1956, to June, 1957, Canada will spend an estimated 720-million. dollars on road, and street…

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Motor Ideas Pack Patents Offices

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 9

A completely new idea, like a good man, is hard to find. New ideas that are also useful are even less abundant…

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Beginnings Of The Motor Cycle

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 10

Motor cycle makers and sellers are concerned about the tendency of some youthful enthusiasts to "take out" their high spirits in reckless riding; careless of the feelings of other road users. The actions of these youths have given rise…

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Motors-services Automation for London Buses?

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 8

An electric "brain" will do the thinking on new buses which may be bulk for service in London. No pre-selection of gears will be necessary. Demonstrated to…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 8

The N.R.M.A. says that when carrying out repairs, it is essential to use the correct type and size of…

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Fifty Years Ago Speed of Motor Cars

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 17

At the meeting of Penrith Council on Monday evening. Ald. Huxley said that the speed of motor cars through the town was a…

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S.d. Motor Cycle Club

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 2

On Sunday, 3rd February, our and held another day of short, circuit racing at our Cross Roads curse. where Ray Davis and Mal…

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Carramar Railway Station Burgled

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 3

Thieves brake into Carramar railway station on Sunday night last, but decamped without any money…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

The Biz · Wednesday 13 February 1957 · page 5

A motor cyclist was seriously injured when involved in a collision with a utility at the intersection of Macouarte and…

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Commonwealth Allocates £8700 Staff Cottage Roads

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 February 1957 · page 1

"It's quite time too" said Ald. Blair, at the meeting of Penrith Council on Tuesday evening, when a letter from the…

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Railway's "Retrograde" Step Council's "Most Emphatic" Protest Against New Time Table

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 February 1957 · page 1

The Railway Department's new time table, with its much "change-at-Blacktown" for people of stations Penrith to Rooty Hill has raised a protest from Penrith Council, which, at its meeting on Tuesday…

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Parramatta and District Hebrew Congregation 118 Victoria Road, Parramatta

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 6

Religious Services: Friday evening, 1 p.m. Religious Education: Sunday morning, 9.30 p.m…

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De DAF bouwt dit jaar eigen motoren

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 1

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Egypt owes her Railways, Banks, Buses —and much more—to the Jews

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 2

There has been Jews in Egypt ever since the sons of Jacob settled in the Biblical district of Goshen (in the area of Mit Ghamr, in the north-east of the Delta). There is a legend in Egypt that…

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Fairfield Road Bridge "Waiting on Fairfield Council"

The Biz · Wednesday 20 February 1957 · page 24

West Guildford Progress Association wrote to Holroyd Council asking what the outcome was of the conference…

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