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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1959

384 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 20

Municipal Roads Many Miles Sealed

The Biz · Wednesday 2 September 1959 · page 1

Steady progress has been maintained by Fairfield Council in carrying out its…

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Bridge Opening on Friday F'field Council's Big Undertaking

The Biz · Wednesday 2 September 1959 · page 1

The outstanding single undertaking of Fairfield Council which represents the culmination of years of agitation and…

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The Friendly Road 'A Message That Is Sung'

The Biz · Wednesday 2 September 1959 · page 14

As I walked home some nights ago, it was a Clustery blowy evening, and I was anticipating the comfort of the fire-site. Then suddenly there came out of the darkness the sound of a song as…

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Model Aeroplane

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 September 1959 · page 5

Last Sunday afternoon was eventful at the Nepean Model Aero Club. Quite a few crashes eventuated…

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Opening of the Tancarville Bridge

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 4 September 1959 · page 4

On 2nd July, the Tancarville bridge, the longest in Europe, which crosses the Seine 1.9 miles from Le Havre, was opened, sixteen days earlier than scheduled. The new bridge, which will be heavily used. will reduce the distance between Le Havre and areas south of the Seine by between 12 and 71 miles, depending on the region. The hours of wait for the Hode ferry will no longer be necessary. On the…

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Motorrijder verloor rijbewijs

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 4 September 1959 · page 2

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Howick Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 2

A sidewalk superintendent, busy watching last minute preparations for the opening of the new…

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Dogs Die on Roads

The Biz · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 25

Mortality among dogs straying among heavy traffic seems to have reached an all-time high,…

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Big Road Race

The Biz · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 6

The annual Goulburn to Sydney cycle race will be held on Saturday, but this year will…

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Biz 15-1 Cooma Road

The Biz · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 14

Cooma is one of the most popular rendezvous in the State, being headquarters for Visits to the great Snowy…

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Bridge Opening Brings New Era to Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 1

Feverish last-minute activity preceded the official opening last Friday afternoon of the Fairfield overbridge Which, with…

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Youth at the Wheel... Jaycee Road-e-o Tests

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 1

Teenagers from many Sydney suburbs competed in a series of…

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Ban on Elderly Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 7

"We would need more evidence before agreeing that the reported…

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Motors-services Wolseley Gives Look to Future

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 6

Sydney's Morris distributors gave a new saloon car of the future sneak preview at the Sydney Motor Show…

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Council Orders Tramcar Removed

The Biz · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 23

Unless a tramcar is removed from a lot in Bromley Street, Canley Vale, within 30 days of receipt by the owner of notice to do so, Fairfield Council will take legal action…

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Tramways Union fined £100 for contempt

Tribune · Wednesday 9 September 1959 · page 5

MELBOURNE: Recently the Tramway Employees' Union was fined £100 with costs for contempt of the Commonwealth Industrial Court…

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Chamber of Commerce Calls for New Train Name

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 September 1959 · page 9

On Monday night Penrith Chamber of. Commerce had arranged for judging of the suggestions for the name of the extra train which is to be put on by N.S.W. railways, to start at Emu Plains…

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"De motoren zingen een vreugdevol lied, waarmee je in slaap valt" Vliegend naar het bruiloftsfeest

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 11 September 1959 · page 3

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Toneelspeler gewand bij motorongeluk

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 11 September 1959 · page 2

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