Hamilton Road Smash Two Killed
Two youths were killed and another two injured when a car struck two telegraph poles in Hamilton Road, Fairfield, last Tuesday night. The force of the impact snapped one of the places,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1960
321 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 17
The Friendly Road "Brother Charles"
Anyone whose knowledge of Methodism is but scanty will probably know that its history goes back to the life and message of two brothers, John and Charles Wesley. Some will also have a fair idea of the person of John Wesley,…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Argus Motor Section U.S. report shows Sings Help Reduce Accidents
Modern, easy-to-read signs not only help to prevent motorist confusion but can also be an important factor in reducing accidents, injuries and deaths, reports the American Automobile…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Highway signs help for motorist
Some motorists do not know the meaning o! national route markings on certain highways according to the N.R.M.A. The association says these…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Argus Motor Section Fuel From the Skies
To thousands of Australian forward troops isolated in the dense New Guinea jungle in World War IL the highlight of the week was the arrival of a R.A.A.F, Dakota "biscuit bomber" which dropped…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Rail,motor Tour
An interesting one-doy rail and motor tour to Cataract end Cordeaux Deans will be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bridge Club Opening
Mrs. Hancock, wife of Air ViceMarshal V. E. Hancock, C.B., O.B.E., D.F.C., Air Officer Commanding Operational Command,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Vision Important for Road Safety
Traffic Branch of N.S.W. police has stressed the importance of clear vision as a road safety factor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Veteran Car Star Attraction at Motorkhana
A 1901 tiller-steered Oldsmobile was the star attraction at Nepeah District Automobile Club's motorkhana in Penrith Park last Sunday. It was able to beat cars manufactured more than 50 years later in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bridge Under Repair
Picturea above is the Kenyon, Road Bridge at Smithfield. This bridge, which is the main link between Smithfield. Hopoyd and Paramatta District is [?] closed for repair. Closing of the bridge necessitates a long detour through…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Society Address Better roads 'big problem'
The need for more and better roads, and the meeting of the demands, are a constant national problem, managing director of Yellow Express Carriers Lts. Mr. L. A. Schumer, said recently…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Motoring Hints
The following points have been published for the benefit of car owners—the notes…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →New Fiat organisation for Parramatta Rolls Motors take over
An important development in the motor industry of Parramatta will take effect on July 1, when Rolls Motors Pty. Ltd. acquire the improving Fiat franchise, previously held by McLaughlin Motors Pty. Ltd…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →GRANVILLE Railways calling tenders Shops for Lease on Station Ramp
Tenders are being called by the Railway Department for a 20-year lease for four shops on the ramp at Granville Railway Station. Tenders for this "air space" facing…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Danger at new railway gates
Guildford Chamber of Commerce will ask the Railways Department to improve the new railway gates at Guildford as a safety measure…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Our Richest Motor Race
The biggest, and richest motor race in Australia's history is to be conducted at Phillip Island, in Victoria, on November 20 this year. Called the Armstrong 500, the race is expected to carry over £5,000 in…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Route markings aid motorists
Some motorists do not know the meaning of national route markings on certain highways, according to the N.R.M.A. The association says these…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Glass Menace in Trams Buses
THE recent accident in Pitt Street when twelve passengers were injured (mainly by broken windows) emphasised the urgency of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Rowing Olympians Train on Nepean
Last weekend seven members of the Australian Rowing Olympic team commenced a ten-day training session on the Nepean River. The crews transferred their…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Deputation to Department on Parker Street Bridge
Construction of a bridge in Parker Street, Penrith, is now a matter of utmost urgency. Recognition of this in a Mayoral minute submitted to Penrith City Council's meeting on Tuesday resulted in agreement for a…
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