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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1959

384 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 20

Dure tram

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 14 August 1959 · page 4

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His Last Train

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 1

Almost as well known to Parramatta rail travellers as Parramatta Station itself, Chief Station Assistant, William…

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The Friendly Road 'Just One of Those Things'

The Biz · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 15

The other day I attended the wedding of a friend, which was the satisfactory culmination of a surprising romance -- just one of those things one does not expect to happen…

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Editorial New Railway Footbridge ?

The Biz · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 1

We are right behind the Council in its bid to have the Railway Department construct a ramp-type footbridge to replace the level crossing which will be closed to…

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Budget Disappoints Motorists

The Biz · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 2

The Acting General Secretary of the N.R.M.A., Mr. A. Leslie, said that motorists were keenly…

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Trading on Railway Property

The Biz · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways has advised Fairfield Council that several inspections have been made…

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Tram Union on contempt charge

Tribune · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 12

THE Victorian Branch of the Tramways Union will appear before the Industrial Court next Wednesday (August 24) on…

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Kingswood P. and C. Asks for New Road

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 August 1959 · page 5

Kingswood Parents and Citizens' Association asked Penrith council for the construction of a road to give access from Great…

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Van Houwelingen wereld kampioen bij amateurs achter motoren

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 21 August 1959 · page 12

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Franco-Indian Railways Co-operation

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 21 August 1959 · page 4

IN Calcutta, a school has just been specially created for the training of personnel for the rolling stock of the electrified Indian railway. A…

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Good Roads Save Lives

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 14
Also in The Cumberland Argus

Recent figures received by the N.R.M.A. graphically illustrate the effect of good road design on…

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Several Road Accidents

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 7

Several collisions between vehicles occurred in Fairfield district during tire week. Among…

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Road-side art show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 4

City of Parramatta Art Society will hold a road side exhibition at Nirvana Picnic…

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To Reduce Road Toll

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 12

"Too much emphasis during instruction has been put on hand signalling, which, of course, is correct…

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Rotarians Told of Road Safety

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 16

"Road Safety" was the subject of an address given by Senior Constable John Feletti, last week to members of the Rotary Club of Fairfield…

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TV Highlights Preview of Motor Show

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 11

The A B.C's mobile unit will visit the Sydney Showground to-morrow (Thursday), to bring…

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Libs. to Raise Railway Fares

Tribune · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 8

ADELAIDE: An increase in train fares, averaging 15 per cent, is the latest price increase to take place in the near future…

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Pedestrian Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 2 September 1959 · page 15

The Editor, Sir, I am under the necessity of frequently having to…

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Train youth for trades

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 September 1959 · page 2

There is a national responsibility to develop Australia's industries and build new ones. In addition to capital, management, technologists and technicians…

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