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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1960

321 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 17

Memorial Hall: Will Be at Mamre Road

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1960 · page 7

At a cost of £42,000, St. Marys Memorial Hall will be built in Mamre Road, St Marys. At a special meeting last night,…

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Motor Trade

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1960 · page 1

The motor traders who exhibited in the pavilion at the show subscribed the money to build the fine pavilion, which…

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Drain Bridge Refused

The Biz · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 27

Fairfield Council at its last meeting decided to take no action regarding a request for pedestrian…

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All Roads Lead to the Show All roads lead to Parramatta Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 20

Police will provide special patrols to cope with what is expected to be the biggest…

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Public Meeting on Bridge Toll

Tribune · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 10

SYDNEY: A public meeting to enable North Shore residents to express their opposition to the State Government's proposals to increase…

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The Friendly Road Turning Interruptions Into Opportunities

The Biz · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 25

"I'm awfully sorry," came Sid's voice over the phone the other day "I'm awfully sorry I couldn't keep our appointment as…

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Race to Finish Bridge Project All-out effort begins

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 1

Workmen and engineers are now waging a dramatic battle with time in…

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Motor Mower Thefts

The Biz · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 16

A former amateur boxing champion was sentenced to six months imprisonment last week for…

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Motor Boating Booming

The Biz · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 14

The N.R.M.A. says that the rapidly-growing interest by Australians in motor beating…

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New Service for Motorists

The Biz · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 8

If you want a pretty girl to pick up your car for service, become a customer of Pat Cullens…

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Railway fare, freight rises "inflationary"

Tribune · Wednesday 16 March 1960 · page 11

SYDNEY: Nearly a fifth of all charges for NSW railway tickets and freight J. Bailee" said last week in a…

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Train Put on for Children. But--

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 March 1960 · page 1

It was through the work of Penrith High School Parents and Citizens' Association that the school train was put on, night and morning. Now it looks as though the children are not the ones whose prime consideration is the train…

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Lapstone Railway Station

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 March 1960 · page 1

One of the few railway stations in N.S.W. to be privately built will be commenced between Emu Plains and…

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Swastikas Daubed Before Surfers Bridge Opened

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 March 1960 · page 3

Swastikas were daubed on the new Chevron Bridge, Surfer's Paradise, Queensland, a few hours before it was opened by prominent…

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Weest voorzichtig bij aankoop van tweedehands motorvoertuigen Wettelijke regeling gevraagd

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 18 March 1960 · page 6

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Report on Bridge Alignm't

The Biz · Wednesday 23 March 1960 · page 10

The King Road Bridge approach alignment was the subject of a report submitted by the Chief…

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Correspondence Road Condition (The Editor) Sir

The Biz · Wednesday 23 March 1960 · page 12

After an absence of eight years I have returned to Canley Vale to find Lansdowne Road and its…

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Static Electricity in Motor Vehicles

The Biz · Wednesday 23 March 1960 · page 12

Why do drivers of priv- has frequently been asked are cart and petrol road at the offices of the Petrol tankers attach straps or cum Information Bureat chains to the rear of their (Australia)…

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Motoring Hints Using a Choke

The Biz · Wednesday 23 March 1960 · page 16

Using a choke longer than necessary to get a vehicle under way not only wastes fuel but tends to cause…

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Industrial Area Proclaimed in Castlereagh Road

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 March 1960 · page 1

Department of Local Government has notified Penrith Council that the Estate of F. H. Woodriff, fronting Castlereagh Road,…

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