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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1959

384 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 20

Road Building Conferences

The Biz · Wednesday 11 February 1959 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) has called two conferences to discuss the critical road-building…

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The Friendly Road "Undistinguished Greatness"

The Biz · Wednesday 11 February 1959 · page 14

It was young Jimmy Sharp who started me thinking along this line. As I went up the street…

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Railway Proposal Called Blackmail

The Biz · Wednesday 11 February 1959 · page 1

A Fairfield Council alderman claimed the Department of Railways had resorted to blackmail concerning a land sale proposal here. The Councillor, Alderman L. J Fraser, likened…

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Carramar Alp. Urges Railway Land for Car Park

The Biz · Wednesday 11 February 1959 · page 19

Vacant railway land at Villawood and Carramar should be used for car parks, Carramar A.L.P branch members claim…

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West Australie Een maand voor rit op gestolen motor

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 13 February 1959 · page 14

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Drainage of Land Resumed for Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 12

Further information regarding the drainage of land proposed to be acquired by Fairfield…

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The Friendly Road "The Melody Lingers"

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 16

The music is disturbing and yet haunting. I don't know his name and be is seldom seen, but every now and then there comes from his house the 'strains of an old-fashioned…

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Speed Worst Factor in Road Deaths

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 16

Excessive speed was the greatest' single cause of road deaths in the three months to June 30 last…

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Commission Violates Council Road Standards 'Creating Slums' -- Council

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 6

The Housing Commission is doing its level best to create slum conditions in Fairfield, Alderman L. Powell said last week…

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Cabramatta District News Correspondence Better Railway Service (To the Editor)

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 6

Sir, Referring to "The Biz," February 4, "liberal 'Candidate Urges Better…

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Unique Motoring Competition

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 17

The Renault Tea-up Derby is something entirely new to motoring enthusiasts. It is interesting,…

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Railway Improvements

The Biz · Wednesday 18 February 1959 · page 10

Recently the endorsed Liberal candidate for Fo field Mr. David Fairs wrote to the Railway Department…

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"Harmonika" trams

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 20 February 1959 · page 9

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Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 30

Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed 26 years ago, but there is still £6 million owing on its…

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Special train. bus service

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 10

Special electric train will run from Parramatta and Penrith and buses…

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The Friendly Road "The Danger of an Empty House"

The Biz · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 6

A letter which I have received has helped me through a difficulty. In the record of the Ministry of Jesus as told by St. Matthew. Chap. 12, there is this excerpt, which rather pur[?] me to know what it…

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OVER £38m. Paid Out Motorists Foot Huge Tax Bill

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 33

Motorists for 12 months ended last June, paid a total of £38,534,140 to the Federal Government in taxes and fees. Registration fees and motor vehicle…

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Big Attendance at Motorkhana

The Biz · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 23

In the pleasant picnic atmosphere of Wallacia. The Cabramatta District Car Club last Sunday…

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Railway not Interested in Parking Scheme

The Biz · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 1

The Railway Department is not prepared to lose an average revenue of…

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Correspondence Railway Congestion The Editor

The Biz · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 21

Sir,-- I refer to "The Biz" of February 18. "Better Railway Service." I also agree…

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