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Railways, roads & transport, 1958

488 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 25

Fairfield's New Bridge Over Railway in Sight at Last

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 25

After many years of agitation and planning at last the bridge over the railway line at Fairfield is to become a reality. Preliminary surveying has been carried out; agreement reached between the three authorities…

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Another Bridge Here 'Inevitable'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 11

More traffic bridges across Parramatta River are inevitable, former City Engineer (Mr. Andrews) said before leaving for Canberra. Mr. Andrews was…

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Motors-services Proposed 'Ring Roads' Would Solve Problem N.r.m.a. View

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 12

Introduction of a "ring roads" system in Sydney's Metropolitan Area would overcome many of this city's costly traffic problems. So says the N.R.M.A. which is advocating…

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The Friendly Road "Growing Up"

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 14

Let me introduce you to a choice little poem by on unknown writer which has a delightful freshness and lilt:…

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Shops Not Allowed Cabramatta Road Site

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 28

Mrs. L. E. Winning. Cabramatta, requested: advice from Fairfield Council as to whether it would be permissible…

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Flooding at Cabramatta Between Cabramatta Road and Fisher Street

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 7

The chief engineer reported intersection was properly Fairfield Council:— "During recent rain, and at the request of Mrs. Fairall, I…

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Monopoly, not the people should pay new road tax Tear Up the Bill

Tribune · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 8

A JUSTIFIABLE storm of protest has developed throughout NSW against the State…

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Road, Rail and Air Traffic Statement by the Minister for Transport, Hon. A. G. Enticknap, M.l.a

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 11

In the financial year ended last June the New South Wales Government Railway Department showed a credit of more…

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More Shops Proposed St. John's and Canley Vale Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 16

Great Western Development Co. Pty. Ltd. wrote to Fairfield Council reouesting re-consideration of the application to subdivide lots…

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Ratepayers Demand Federal Finance for Road Building

Tribune · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 5

PERTH: Over 50 ratepayers at the annual ratepayers meeting of the Perth Road Board last month unanimously demanded that road construction and maintenance work be financed from Federal Government sources…

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Road Accidents in N.s.w. Statistical Statement

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 27

For Year Ended December 31, 1957 This statement has been prepared from information furnished in police road, accident reports…

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Proposed Homes for Aged Persons Site in Mimosa Road

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 2

A recommendation from the Finance Committee that Council's land in Ruby Street, Carramar, be reserved for the Aged…

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Railway Stations in Shocking State at Cabramatta and Canley Vale, Says Ald. Keith Howick

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 12

That the conveniences at both Cabramatta and Canley Vale railway stations were in a deplorable condition was stated…

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"Paddy's Market" Gone Fairfield Railway Station Scene

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 11

When Ald. Fraser stated that Fairfield Council condoned the existence of the stalls selling fruit, etc., at Fairfield railway…

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Cabramatta Post Office New Building Held Up by Future Railway Development

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 22

The future development of Cabramatta railway station has held up the building of a new post office at Cabramatta. This…

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Motor Workshop Allowed on Hume Highway

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 16

L. Doria, Liverpool, submitted to Fairfield Council an application for the use of Pt. lot 5 and 6. D.P. 7405, Hume…

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Motor Notes Get Under Your Car and Play Safe

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 8

A noisy engine resulting from an inefficient exhaust system or a holed muffler can be a serious source of danger to the driver…

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Fell off the Train

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 April 1958 · page 5

At 7 o'clock on Sunday morning a call came from Glenbrook railway station, that a man had presented himself there. He said…

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Roads Tell Their Own Stories

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 April 1958 · page 2

Department of Motor Transport issued its statistical statement of road accidents in N.S.W. for the year 1957. Allover figures…

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Accidents on Roads Facts on Causes

The Biz · Wednesday 23 April 1958 · page 15

Forty-four per cent. of accidents and 45 per cent, of casualties occurred on straight roads. It should be kept in…

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