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Railways, roads & transport, 1958

488 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 25

"We've Got a Civil War on our Roads"

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 November 1958 · page 6

Nepean Auto Club had a good show last night in the Masonic Hall. First of all there was the ordinary…

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Cowpasture Road Request for Repairs

The Biz · Wednesday 12 November 1958 · page 23

Liverpool Council forwarded to Fairfield Council a letter from Mrs. N. M. Fisher, requesting attention to the potholes in…

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Fairfield Overhead Bridge Will Be Opened On?

The Biz · Wednesday 12 November 1958 · page 36

The anticipated time when Fairfield's overhead bridge will be completed will be given by Ald. Bert Harvey, of Fairfield…

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Widening Woods' Lane Pathway to Cabramatta Road

The Biz · Wednesday 12 November 1958 · page 22

The chief clerk reported to Fairfield Council:— "In answer to Councils further request for settlement of…

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Fairfield Nursery School Cross St. Not Public Road

The Biz · Wednesday 12 November 1958 · page 9

The chief clerk reported to Fairfield council:— "Council has resolved to close part of Cross Street between…

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Cabramatta District News Need of Modern Road Policy for Australia

The Biz · Wednesday 12 November 1958 · page 12

The report of the Joint Commonwealth Committee on Constitutional review recently tabled in the Commonwealth Parliament…

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Fairfield Central Progress Assn. No Railway Ramp

The Biz · Wednesday 12 November 1958 · page 7

The monthly meeting of this association was held on October 21 and the members who attended in such force were astounded…

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Train Will Stop

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 November 1958 · page 7

Glenbrook Progress Association asked at last meeting of the railway department that No. 72 passenger train on Sunday…

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Traffic Chief Gives a Good Survey on How People Are Killed on Roads

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 November 1958 · page 5

"I'm pleased to see so many present tonight, I do wish there was such a good attendance at every meeting," said Inspector of Police Alf Jones to those who attended the Road Safety Council meeting on Monday night…

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Bigger Grants for Roads Councils Want More Road Aid

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 10

Local Government Associations will seek Federal Government action to build an adequate national road system…

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Road Safety

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 12

In his address to the 31st annual conference of the Australian Automobile Association held in Brisbane, the President, Dr…

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Call for Road Plan

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 11

In Brisbane last week spokesman for Australian motorists criticised the Federal Government's national road policy. He…

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Law Enforcement As a Road Safety Means

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 23

The enforcement of traffic laws will be the theme of the annual national Congress of the Australian Road Safety…

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The Friendly Road a Secret Worth the Finding

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 29

It seems a far cry from the old days When scientists in the hey-day of Greece spent so much fruitless time and energy…

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MOTORS-SERVICES "Diamond Dot" Transistor Power Now Transistors for Car Radios

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 13

A revolutionary car radio using radio's "miracle"—the transistor—has just been announced in the Aster range. Known as the "diamond dot"…

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Mecca for Motorists Gleaming New Cars at Fairfield Show

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 36

One of the most attractive features of Fairfield Show has Always been the display of new cars. This year there will be…

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New 'Deer Bush' Public Hall Smithfield Road, Next Trotting Track Book Now for . .. is Weddings --Parties --Public Entertainments, Etc. Available for 400 persons -- Catering and Orchestra can be arranged. Phono WX3648, or call of Hall

The Biz · Wednesday 19 November 1958 · page 17

The Prime Minister, the International Bank, the Australian Transport Advisory Coun[?], the Road Safety Council…

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Motor Cycle News

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 November 1958 · page 3

A paper chase was held one night last week, starting from the north side of Kingswood railway crossing. Those taking…

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Motor Registry

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 November 1958 · page 3

Boss A. Lightfoot and Stanton submitted plans and specifications for the proposed motor registry in Belmore and…

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Nieuwe leden voor de Road van State

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 21 November 1958 · page 6

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