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Railways, roads & transport, 1958

488 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 25

Road Safety and Education Week

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 August 1958 · page 3

"It is at school that you first get the idea of Road Safety." It was a sunny afternoon in late autumn. I had just lit my…

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Een bridge drive

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 August 1958 · page 13

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Motorrijder gedood

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 August 1958 · page 11

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Site of Service Station New Bridge Traffic Difficulty

The Biz · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 16

The Department of Main Roads wrote to Fairfield Council, forwarding a copy of letter sent to the Atlantic Union…

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The Friendly Road "This Business of Providence"

The Biz · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 30

"Well, I'm not templing Providence." It was a snatchet of conversation that I had with Charlie Dunn the other day. I…

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Road Safety Marching for Lord Mayor's Shield and Cup

The Biz · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 24

The Road Safety and marching competition for the Lord Mayors Shield and Cup, held annually at Hyde Park in conjunction…

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Railway Tour of Q'land Coast

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 4

A tour of the North Coast of New South Wales and the South Coast of Queensland…

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Motors-services M.g. Special Out in U.k

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 9

A special equipment version of the M.G.A. car, known as the M.G.A. Twin Cam, has been announced in Britain. Its features include a twin OHC engine…

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How Railways Help the Country

The Biz · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 32

Mr. D. Hughes, new leader of the Country Party, has been running around the country telling primary producers and…

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Too Many Shops at Carramar Railway's Proposal Foe More Opposed by Council

The Biz · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 14

The Cumberland County Council forwarded to Fairfield Council a copy of letter from the Secretary of Railways wherein…

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S.a. Tram Men Resent Rosters

Tribune · Wednesday 13 August 1958 · page 5

ADELAIDE: At a mass meeting last week, it was decided to send a deputation, to the Tramways Trust demanding a review of…

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Road Accident at St. Marys

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 August 1958 · page 6

On Monday, Denis Wilkinson, 11 years of age, 44 Carinya Ave., St. Marys, was knocked down on the Western Highway, St. Marys,…

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Motor-khana and Gross Hill Climb on

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 August 1958 · page 2

Nepean District Automobile Club is having a day out next Sunday at Penrith Aero Club grounds, at the Batt Street…

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Rail Motors Instead of Steam Trains

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 August 1958 · page 2

A letter has been sent to Mr. K. Dwyer, Cambridge Park, from the Minister for Transport. Mr. Dwyer had made personal…

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Toll Roads Lesson From U.s.a

The Biz · Wednesday 20 August 1958 · page 25

Commenting on the recent statements of the Premier, Mr. Cahill, on the possibility of constructing toll roads in New South…

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Closing of Road Wadds Avenue, Cabra

The Biz · Wednesday 20 August 1958 · page 10

G. W. Ball wrote to Fairfield Council regarding closing of road, Wadds Avenue. Cabramatta:-- The chief engineer reported:--…

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The Friendly Road "The Surprise of Being Loved"

The Biz · Wednesday 20 August 1958 · page 23

I received a letter this week that brought me a real surprise and great gladness. It was a letter from the Old Country…

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Woodville Road Widening Between Hillcrest Ave. and Kirrang Ave

The Biz · Wednesday 20 August 1958 · page 23

The Town Planner reported to Fairfield Council on widening of Woodville Road between Hillcrest Avenue and Kirrang…

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Railways Are Feeling Pinch

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1958 · page 10

Railways in the U.S.A., like those of New South Wales and elsewhere in the world, are feeling the dire…

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Vic. railwaymen seek £3 rise

Tribune · Wednesday 20 August 1958 · page 8

MELBOURNE: Workers at Jolimont railway workshops, as a result of four large recent meetings, have endorsed demands for wage…

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