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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1960

321 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 17

Motorkhana for Legacy

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 September 1960 · page 7

Points score trophy at Nepean District Automobile Club's "Motorkbana for Legacy" last Sunday was won…

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Wilde bridge drive

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 30 September 1960 · page 15

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Education at the Cross Roads

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 September 1960 · page 5

The New South Wales Board of Jewish Education, our primary educational authority is now at the crossroads of its existence. Whether it continues…

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"No" to bridge change

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 5 October 1960 · page 11

A plan to widen the Gas Works bridge in Harris Street on the…

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Less Children Killed on Roads

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 October 1960 · page 9

Charts kept since 1952 show that the number of children killed in road accidents when alone have decreased, whilst the opposite trend has taken place where the children have been…

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Jewish Bridge Champions

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 7 October 1960 · page 2

Two Sydney bridge players last week won the Australian Bridge Championship at…

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Illawarra Hebrew Congregation (Cnr. Railway Pde. and

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 7 October 1960 · page 11

Illawarra Sts., Allawah) Services: Fri., Kabbolath Sab., 6.25 p.m.; Shemini Atzereth Shacharith 7.30…

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District Road Toll Increases

The Biz · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 1

Accident figures for the Fairfield Municipality increased considerably during the year ended June 30. Road fatalities and injuries also showed a marked…

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N.R.M.A seeks better roads

The Biz · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 16

The N.R.M.A. annual report now being issued to members condemns the "uninspired legislative approach which, has failed to match Australia's badly served road transport needs with the expanding economy."…

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GRANVILLE Road toll grows in Granville

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 8

There were sharp increases in the number of rood deaths in the Parramatta-Harris Park-Granville areas for the year ended June 30…

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Motor Section Renault sets a big figure

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 18

It is not well known in Australia that Renault is the sixth largest manufacturer of motor vehicles in the world. Production in 1959…

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Special care for two-stroke motors

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 17

Now mat spring is here, lawns need mowing more frequently, and many householders are taking their motor mowers out of winter storage. Correct…

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Motor Section Sprite club here

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 17

A Sprite Club of Australia has been formed in Sydney. More than 40…

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Railway booking change

The Biz · Wednesday 12 October 1960 · page 15

Inter system rail passengers may reserve sleeping berths or seats up to twelve months…

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Illawarra Hebrew Congregation (Cnr. Railway Pde. and

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 14 October 1960 · page 11

Illawarra Sts., Allawah) Services: Fri., Kabbolath Sab. 6.25 p.m. Hebrew Classes: Sun., 9…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Workers Walk Off

Tribune · Wednesday 19 October 1960 · page 5

SYDNEY: More than 170 maintenance workers on the Sydney Harbor Bridge walked off the job last Friday in protest at the Department of Main Roads opposing their application for an interim award, in which they sought…

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The Friendly Road a conundrum of life

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1960 · page 13

A knock came at the front door and as I went to open it I little dreamed of the surprise that awaited me,for there stood Wilfred Blackburn with a big friendly smile on his face…

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Motor Section Apex Plans Bike 'Roadeo'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 October 1960 · page 14

Plans are in hand for a big bicycle "roadeo" to be held in number six zone Apex district with a mammoth finale at…

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Bridge Champions

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1960 · page 8

Two active Sydney communal workers who recently won the men’s pairs…

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Illawarra Hebrew Congregation (Cnr. Railway Pde. and Illawarra Sts., Allawah)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1960 · page 11

Services: Fri., Kabbolath Sab. 6.25 p.m. Hebrew Classes: Sun., 9 a.m…

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