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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1960

321 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 17

Fairfield finalists in road safety "Roadeo"

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1960 · page 14

A large crowd of boys and girls gathered in the grounds of Fairfield High School on Saturday, October 8, to participate in the Road Safety "Roadeo" organised by Fairfield Apex Club. This function was held to select a team to represent the…

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Motor Section Go-kart Rulings

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 October 1960 · page 14

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport has announced its final go-kart racing regulations. C.A.M.S. regulations are…

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Illawarra Hebrew Congregation (Cnr. Railway Pde. and

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 28 October 1960 · page 11

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

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Road risks

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 November 1960 · page 18

Statistically a short trip in the car today is more risky than an airline flight…

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Almost 3 Million Cars on Roads

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 November 1960 · page 17

The number of motor vehicles on Australian roads has more than doubled in the last 10 years. The number has…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 November 1960 · page 11

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

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Tribune Festival Corner Bring Your Friends to the Tribune Fairs! All roads lead to Paddington Town Hall this Saturday!

Tribune · Wednesday 9 November 1960 · page 11

FROM 9 a.m. thousands of busy bargain hunters will be flocking into the hall, and I hazard a guess that everyone will go out…

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Motor Section How to Get That Awkward Screw Going

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 November 1960 · page 16

Having trouble starting some awkward little screws? The Petroleum Information Bureau (Australia) suggests…

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Motor Section Spare belt a "must"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 November 1960 · page 17

One of the few spares you should always carry is a fan belt. Belt breakages these…

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Been gebroken bij motor botsing

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 11 November 1960 · page 3

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Bridge Opening to be Official

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 November 1960 · page 4

Official opening will be held for the Evan Street overbridge and the Castlereagh Road underbridge…

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New Road From Dead Sea

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 November 1960 · page 6

TEL AVIV (J.T.A.). Work on the new Sodo[?] Eilat road, designed to the distance from the D[?]…

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Modern France Arts and Techniques French Railways Functional “Noratlass” design solves air-cargo problems

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 18 November 1960 · page 4

TESTS will soon be carried out on special trains between Bordeaux and Morcenx to gather technical information for the acceleration of…

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Peter van den Berg de motorrenner terug

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 18 November 1960 · page 10

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Overleden no motor ongeluk

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 18 November 1960 · page 2

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Seeks Road Tax Relief Perishables

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 November 1960 · page 16

The N.S.W. Government has been asked to exempt all perishable primary…

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Govt. Moves for Road Safety

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1960 · page 2

Latest State Government moves in nod safety, tackle some of the problems in a way the N.R.M.A. has been urging for many yean, and should have a desired effect upon the…

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Magazine Longest electric railway in world

Tribune · Wednesday 23 November 1960 · page 6

This year the world's longest electrified main line, a 3400 mile stretch of the Trans-Siberian Railway from…

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School Train Accommodation to be Reviewed

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1960 · page 9

The Department of Railways has notified Penrith High School P. and C. Association that the position of increased accommadotion on the 4.03 p.m. train to the Lower Blue Mountains will be…

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Les Enfants Motorises

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 25 November 1960 · page 2

CN 1958, pour la seule ville de Nice, 2.790 accidents, blessures, ont été causés par des automobiles ou des deux roues. Mille…

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