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Railways, roads & transport, 1958

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Killed by Train

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 9

A 35-year-old Baulkham Hills man was killed instantly when he fell under the wheels of a…

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Fairfield Boy Killed Train Tragedy

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 35

John Shaw, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw, of 61 Normanby Street, Fairfield, was killed last Wednesday night when…

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Traffic Laws & Road Safety

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 17

Speed limits, the making of traffic laws and their place in the modern community, visual limitations of motorists, and…

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Restoration of Road Openings

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 30

The chief engineer reported to Fairfield Council:-- ''Following the raising of the question in Council by Ald. Hughes…

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Human Failure in Road Accidents

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 27

A person's state of mind can make hon a safe or dangerous driver Human failure causes more…

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Road & Drainage Construction Cabramatta West Project

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 24

The chief engineer, reported to Fairfield Council:-- "The Housing Commission proposes to meet the cost of…

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Fairfield Overhead Bridge to Be Completed by June, 1959

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 2

The Fairfield overhead bridge will, it is anticipated be completed by June, 1959. This statement was made by…

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New Road Pattern Council Disagrees with Subdivision Plan

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 23

Messrs. Timbs and Britten, on behalf of the Great Western Development Co. Pty. Ltd., submitted amended plan for…

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Parking Area for Hotel in Canley Vale Road

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 24

Lemont, Nlblett and Daubney submitted to Fairfield Council ail amended layout plan for car parking area for the new…

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Tue Friendly Road "A City Set on a Hill"

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 14

There is a story, lovely and rather haunting, told of Fritz Kriesler the great violinist. On one occasion he happened to…

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Road and Drainage Construction Housing Commission's Proposals at Cabramatta West

The Biz · Wednesday 26 November 1958 · page 23

The Housing Commission wrote to Fairfield Council concerning road and drainage construction, site 2893. Cabramatta West, as…

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No Train Fares: Last Chance for Carnival Members

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 28 November 1958 · page 12

Several members of the Sydney Carnival team for Brisbane who have not handed in their train fares have until next Monday to…

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Wider road

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 11

The eastern side of West Parade, from the stationmaster's residence to Victoria Road…

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Land for Bridge Approach

The Biz · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 28

Watson, Stafford and Ayling advised Fairfield Council that Mr. Chiarotto will agree to acquisition by Council of the…

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Holiday train times listed

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 12

Additional Sydney-Melbourne Daylight Expresses will operate to meet increased demands for travel between the two capital cities during Christmas…

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Roads Safer Today Than Ever Before

The Biz · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 30

In the past 10 years, motor vehicle registrations have increased by 29 per cent, while road fatalities have increased by 48 per cent…

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Tribune Festival All Roads Lead to Tribune Fairs

Tribune · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 11

Calling all Tribune supporters and their friends in Sydney and Townsville! This Saturday is the Big Day. SYDNEY Tribune Fair opens in the Lower Town Hall at 10 a.m., with…

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The Friendly Road "What Good Is the Church"

The Biz · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 36

He was a most talkative man, the kind who can hold the floor on any subject if you give him the chance. He was one of…

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Cabramatta District News Road Safety Increase in Importance of Human Element

The Biz · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 9

In his report to the annual meeting of the Australian Road Safety Council, the chairman (Mr. T. G. Paterson) said:--…

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Motor Industry is training experts

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1958 · page 11

Training of car mechanics, once largely a hit-and-miss business, has become a specialised part of the automotive industry in Australia today…

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