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Railways, roads & transport, 1958

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On Which Side of the Road to Drive ?

The Biz · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 26

A few months ago the Royal Automobile Club, London, suggested some reasons why Britain adheres to the left-hand side of…

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MOTORS - Services Prompter Hillman Special Improved Style With Less Chrome

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 9

When the first Press release on the new Hillman Minx Special saloon was received, we drew the incorrect impression that the car was an austerity…

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Hints to Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 11

Fan belts are expensive, and some are increasingly difficult to obtain. They will last much…

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Medal for Bravery Awarded to Fairfield Railway Employee

The Biz · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 29

Mr. Tom Dullaway, station assistant at Fairfield railway station, was recently presented with the silver medal for bravery awarded…

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Railways Feel the Lash of Federal Financial Chaos

The Biz · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 2

The New South Wales Department of Railways in 1948-49 paid £5,038,000 as its share of the State's interest bill to the…

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Motor Cyclists' Safety Helmets Something Very Wrong Somewhere

The Biz · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 8

The problems associated with the supply of protective helmets for motor cyclists were dealt with in A.A.A. Federal News…

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New Warning on Railway Debt Burden

Tribune · Wednesday 8 October 1958 · page 12

SYDNEY: The N.S.W. Auditor-General's annual report, in which he suggested that part of the railways capital debt should be written off, is a warning of the inevitable results of overloading the railways with a mounting debt burden…

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Road Safety Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 October 1958 · page 3

Next Monday night's meeting of Penrith Road Safety Council will be held at Tattersall's Hotel. Last meeting saw a couple of…

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Money Spent on Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 15 October 1958 · page 14

U.S.A. leader in the road-building field among countries of the free world, spent 9.1 billion dollars on high way construction in…

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Canley Vale Road Subdivision

The Biz · Wednesday 15 October 1958 · page 17

K. G. Bailey (applicant) and A. A. Alan (owner) applied for permission to subdivide lot A Canley Vale Road…

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£2½ Million of Tax on Roads Government Expenditure

The Biz · Wednesday 15 October 1958 · page 24

The Government would spend at least £2,600,000 from the road tax on roads this financial year, said Mr. J. Renshaw,…

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Protest on Railway Boom Gates

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1958 · page 4

Two municipal councils are protesting against proposed installation…

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Bulk Cement Handling at Villa Wood Railway Goods Siding

The Biz · Wednesday 15 October 1958 · page 12

Southern Portland Cement Ltd. in a letter to Fairfield Council confirmed telephone conversation regarding proposal to establish a…

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Road Safety Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 October 1958 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. L. J. Spies) informed Penrith Road Safety branch of the meeting which the Commissioner for Motor…

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More Interest Shown in Road Safety

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 October 1958 · page 2

There was a good meeting of Penrith Road Safety Council on Monday night. President Alf Jones presided…

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Alternative Road Plan for Campbelltown

The Biz · Wednesday 22 October 1958 · page 22

Cumberland County Council will ask the Department of Main Roads, to reconsider its proposed route for an alternative road…

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The Friendly Road "Choosing the Colours"

The Biz · Wednesday 22 October 1958 · page 7

Dora came rushing in from school, as is her habit, rather breathlessly, and with her eyes sparkling, and an excited question…

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Fruit Market Hall Corner Woodville Road and Hillcrest Avenue, Villawood

The Biz · Wednesday 22 October 1958 · page 22

The chief health inspector reported to Fairfield Council:-- "This application was before the Health Committee held on…

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Motors-services New Goliath Has Power. Economy

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 October 1958 · page 9

Germany, again, is giving, Australian motorists something special with the introduction to the local market of the new Goliath. The Goliath car, a typical example of German…

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Cabramatta District News Railway Standardisation Government Delay Criticised by Whitlam

The Biz · Wednesday 22 October 1958 · page 10

Speaking in the House of Representatives on railway standardisation, said Mr. Whitlam (Werriwa):…

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