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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1961

205 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 11

Parker Street Bridge Design

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 November 1961 · page 4

The member for Nepean, Mr. W. L. Chapman, MLA., has been advised that the Department of Railways…

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Bridge on the way

The Biz · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 2

Dear Sir - It is pleasing to note that definite steps are at last being taken to build the…

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New bridge opens soon

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 7

The new Ring's Bridge may be officially opened on Wednesday, December 20…

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Bank Loan Granted £15,000 for Road, Kerbing Works

The Biz · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 1

The C.B.E. Savings Bank, a subsidiary of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, will make a loan of £15,000 available to Fairfield Municipal Council. Announcing details…

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£9,000 Road Bank Washaway

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 November 1961 · page 1

A 70 feet high road embankment estimated to have cost £9,000 approximately, was washed away at…

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Victoria Bridge Pylons Set Up "Bow" Waves

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 November 1961 · page 1

Racing floodwaters (estimated speed 17 knots) created "waves" up to four feet high as they came against the pylons of the road and rail bridges over the Nepean River on Sunday. Level rose more than seven feet from the time (11 a.m.) this photo was taken. Trees in the foreground were among the many…

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Activiteiten Bridge Club Nesos

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 3

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Sinterklaas komt aan bij Princes Bridge

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 2

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Fairfield road deaths increase 50 per cent rise

The Biz · Wednesday 29 November 1961 · page 1

More people were killed in road accidents in Fairfield municipality and surrounding areas in the year ended June 30, than during the previous twelve months. This is revealed in a…

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Road Blocks Control Flood Sight-seers

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 November 1961 · page 9

Police road blocks last weekend prevented a repetition of the interference caused the previous weekend by sightseers to relief work for flood victims…

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Railways Blamed for Canley Vale Bridge Dancer

The Biz · Wednesday 6 December 1961 · page 1

The New South Wales Road Safety Council was shedding "crocodile tears" over the large increase in the number of deaths in Fairfield Municipality during the past 12 months. Alderman L. Fraser…

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Bridge Collapsed Danger claimed

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 December 1961 · page 2

Pedestrians in Victoria Road, near Rydalmere station claim they are forced to take their lives in the hands to get to and from work because of a…

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Lights to ease road danger

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 December 1961 · page 12

Pedestrian-operated traffic signals will be installed shortly at a dangerous Wentworthville intersection. The intersection is…

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Paramatta Motor Guide

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 December 1961 · page 18

The Parramatta area has long been famous for containing one of the world's heaviest concentrations of motor vehicle houses. Whether it be a new or second-hand car or any part or…

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Railway Gates Open During Floods

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 December 1961 · page 1

Department of Railways will be asked by Penrith City Council to man the railway gates at…

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Nesos klopte Bridge Club Narrabeen

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 December 1961 · page 13

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Kerst bridge drive en klaverjas wedstrijd

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 December 1961 · page 13

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Westmead Stationmaster Retires Road Holiday Is His Choice

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 December 1961 · page 2

After 45 years' service in the railways, including 17 as Westmead Station master, Mr. Robert Johnson, will leave to-morrow on ah extended holiday ... by road. Mr. Johnson and his…

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Parramatta Motor Guide

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 December 1961 · page 19

The Parramatta area has long been famous for containing one of the world's heaviest concerntrations of motor vehicle houses. Whether it be a new or second-hand car or any part or…

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Road Safety Official's Advice on Holiday Driving

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1961 · page 16

Motorists who drive during their holidays often give commonsense and courtesy a…

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