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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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Selling a Road Part of Lawson Street

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 30

The Department of Lands has advised Fairfield Council that part of Lawson St., Fairfield, proposed to be closed and sold had…

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New Bus Route Mt. Fritchard - Fairfield Railway Station

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 32

The Department of Motor Transport has advised Fairfield Council that application bad been made by Messrs. J. H. Finch and…

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Widening of Railway Subway Sandal Crescent, Carramar

The Biz · Wednesday 1 May 1957 · page 35

The chief engineer reported to Fairfield Council:-- "In the subway the space between the visible part of the…

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Charge of Stealing Scrap Metal from Railway "Far Too Much of It," Says S.M..

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 May 1957 · page 7

There was far too much of this stealing by employee from employer, stated Mr. A. E, Stonham, S.M., at Penrith…

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British Road to Socialism

Tribune · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 6

"OUR Program shows that the greatest days of Britain and its people are ahead," said George…

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The Friendly Road the Art of Friendship

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 26

The older I become the more convinced I am that, if there is one thing desperately needed in this world today, it is the…

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Leaking Water Mains Restoration of Road Openings

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 18

The chief engineer in a report to Fairfield Council stated:-- "During the past two weeks have made some effort to obtain…

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Fairfield Bridge 'On The Way' Funds to Be Provided in Estimates

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 1

Three cheers! And congratulations to Fairfield Council on its tenacity of purpose. The Minister for Local Government…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 10

It is unwise to engage the starter with : headlights "on," say N.R.M.A. engineers…

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Motors-services Morris '1000' Is Sales Winner

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 8

Britain takes a big forward stride in the competitive light…

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Fairfield Railway Hotel Social Club

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 12

The above club held its monthly competition for the Guzzlers' Cup and Chris Sparkes Trophy, at Wallacia Country Club. First…

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Macquarie District Motor Cycle Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 2

At the inaugural meeting of Macquarie District Motor Cycle Club held at Glenbrook recently, and largely attended,…

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Amsterdamse tram al weer duurder

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 10 May 1957 · page 1

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Fairfield Overhead Bridge First Steps Taken

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 1

The Mayor of Fairfield, Ald. Lies Powell, in a "minute" to Fairfield Council meeting last Wednesday night, reported on…

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National Roads Hanker Says Fresh Money Can Befound

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 20

Throughout its lone advocacy of a national approach, to Australia's road problem, the Australian Road Federation has…

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Road Accident Statistics (To the Editor)

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 18

Sir.--the statistical statement of road accidents in New South Wales, compiled by the Department of Motor Transport has just…

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Proposed Heavy Duty Road to Yennora

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 10

The town clerk reported to Holroyd Council:-- "I have been advised by telephone that Aurstral Bronze Company Ltd…

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General Motors is still 'Holden' Overseas companies amass £10m profits Spot Light on Monopoly

Tribune · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 12

In two days. last week, two overseas-controlled companies announced net profits which together amount to over £A10 million. ONE of the companies was General…

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Amsterdamse tram reed slagerij binnen

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 9

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Saving Petrol Effect of Good Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 23

Figures given in Holland and Germany show that 20 per cent, or more of fuel consumption can be saved when motorways replace…

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