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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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A Smithfield Sub-division New 66ft ROAD

The Biz · Wednesday 6 March 1957 · page 22

Chatfield, Brown and Mathews, Parramatta. writing to Fairfield Council referred to subdivision, of Brenan. Dublin and Neville…

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First Penrithbathurst Road Cost of Building in 1814

The Biz · Wednesday 6 March 1957 · page 23

As is well known. William Cox built the first road from Penrith to Bathurst. in six months. It was a road of 101 miles, 12ft…

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Mitchell's Pass Main or Secondary Road?

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 1

Blue Mountains City Council has decided to use every endeavour to have Mitchell's Pass declared a main or…

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Road Safety Let's All Become "Town Criers" (From Superintendent Gribble, Traffic Branch)

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 4

The primary object of the police is to protect life and property and so they emphasise the need for greater care upon the…

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Railway Electrification Extension

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 1

The new railway timetable, which came into operation on Monday is temporary only for various trains, the Department…

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St. Geo. Motor Boat Club 3 Casualties in the Afternoon's Racing

The St George Call · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 1

Australasian record attempts were held at the St. George Motor Boat Club, Kogarah Bay, last Saturday, March 2, and…

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King Road Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 21

Alderman Ryan asked at last Fairfield Council meeting:— "What is the position in regard to King Road bridge?"…

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Vast U.S. Road Project

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 9

A total of 49 million tons of steel will be needed to complete the 13-year Federal Aid highway…

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St. John's Road Bus Service

The Biz · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 16

We have been informed that, although the Transport Department gave permission to Calabro Bros. to operate a bus service…

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MOTORS-SERVICES Lawnmower Has New Role Here

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 8

A new sport which could easily become another national craxe— micro-midget car racing — has just come to Australia…

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Motor Cyclists Injured

The Biz · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 11

When a motor cycle ridden by Roland Kannenberg of Smithfield Road, St. John's Park, with his wife as pillion passenger,…

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Motor Spirit Pump Council's Requirements

The Biz · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 25

A. G. Cocksedge in a letter to Fairfield Council, requested permission for the installation of a motor spirit pump at the…

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Motor Accidents

The Biz · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 11

Mr. Harry Baker. of Denison Street, Carramar, and his son Bruce were slightly injured when the car in which they were…

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Tram-men's Action on Hours Likely

Tribune · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 1

ADELAIDE: Further action by Adelaide tramwaymen to win a 40-hour, 5-day week is expected shortly…

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Vast Materials for U.s. Roads

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 6

A total of 49 million tons of steel will be required to complete the 13 year Federal Ald highway programme, according…

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Train, Bus, Details

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 22

Special electric train and bus services will bring thousands off show-goers to…

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Bridge Will Link Towns

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 1

A £20,0000 bridge providing a main link between Auburn and Granville was officially opened last Saturday. Mayor of Parramatta (Ald. E.A…

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Fascinating Train Model in Shop Window

The Biz · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 8

Already hundreds of wide eyed children have pressed their sticky hands against the window of Mr. Jim White's toy' and…

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Boundary Bridges Orangegrove Road and Cabramatta Parade

The Biz · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 26

Liverpool Council, writing to Fairfield Council, referred to Codicil's letter of November 29. 1956, re construction of…

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British Railways Show Prototype Future Carriages

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 8

Two brand new carriages presaging a new era of quieter, cleaner and more comfortable railway travel in Britain appeared recently at number four…

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