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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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In the Grounds of St. Catherine's Villa in Balaclava Road, Eastwood

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 17 April 1957 · page 5

Bishop Caroll inspects the children and Sisters in the grounds of the new hospital building…

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Service to Motorists

The Biz · Wednesday 17 April 1957 · page 10

Although only opened a short period, the Hillview Service Station at the corner of Cabramatta Road and Gladstone Street,…

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Stay Healthy & Be a Safe Motorist

The Biz · Wednesday 17 April 1957 · page 19

Are, healthy motorists likely to be safe motorist? This is a good question and can be answered to a degree by…

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Surplus Railway Land Council Interested

The Biz · Wednesday 17 April 1957 · page 20

The Department at Railways, writing to Fairfield Council, referred to Council's letter respecting the treatment of certain…

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Road Safety Secretary

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 April 1957 · page 1

At the meeting of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council held on Monday, 8th inst Constable N. M. Parsons, who is…

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Road Sense Lacking

The St George Call · Thursday 18 April 1957 · page 6

An extraordinary case of disregard for road safety was recently brought to the attention of the N.R.M.A. by a member…

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Easter Holiday Road Safety Appeal

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 April 1957 · page 4

N.R.M.A. general secretary, Mr. H. E. Richards, today issued a special message to motorists, asking them to drive carefully…

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The Health of the Motorist (From Traffic Branch)

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 April 1957 · page 3

Are healthy motorists likely to be safe motorists? This is a good question and can be answered to a degree by the fact…

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No title Botsende motorrijders

Dutch Australian Weekly · Thursday 18 April 1957 · page 10

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MOTORS-SERVICES Progressive Business Moves Further Forward Moon Motors Launches a New Service

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 April 1957 · page 12

One of the most progressive car dealing firms in the district has added another service to its already renowned range of facilities. The firm, Moon Motors, of Parramatta Road…

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Motoring Record

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 April 1957 · page 12

Mr. John Axfell, a 76-year-old pointing contractor of Kulgoa Road…

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"Dixielanders" at Railway Hotel

The Biz · Wednesday 24 April 1957 · page 11

Last Saturday's patrons in the luxurious garden lounge of the Railway Hotel, Fairfield, were treated to a feast of jazz music…

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St. Marys Resident in Road Fatality

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1957 · page 1

An esteemed resident of the St. Marys, Mr. George Bernard Bagust, died in Nepean District Hospital on April 7 from injuries…

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Fifty Years Ago (From "Nepean Times", April 27, 1907) New River Bridge

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1957 · page 2

The new railway bridge across Nepean River—one of the finest in the State, we are told—is now on the verge of completion; the…

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Road Research

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 30

According to the Committee of Transport Economic Research, the "estimated minimum requirements for a reasonable and…

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Overhead Bridge State Member Active

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 19

Mr. Clarrie Earl. M.L.A. for Fairfield, has arranged, and will introduce, a deputation to the Minister for Local…

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Recognised Road-- Alick Street

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 34

Edgley, Brown and Sanderson have advised Fairfield Council that they are acting for Fairfield Land Development Pty…

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Buying Part of Chandos Road

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 34

Mr. J. Gauci, Horsley Park, and others requested permission of Fairfield Council to purchase portion cf Chandos Rd.,…

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Special Crossings at Canley Vale Road

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 30

The deputy engineer reported to Fairfield Council:-- "Following a Council resolution, reinstatement of damaged and…

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Georges River Bridge Warwick Farm to Chipping Norton

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 24

Mr. E. G. Whitlam, M.P, for Werriwa, has received the following letter from the Minister for Trade:--…

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