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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1961

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Parramatta Motor Guide

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1961 · page 15

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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Motoring Section Care with brake fluid

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1961 · page 15

When topping up the hydraulic brake or clutch master cylinders, the greatest care must be…

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Courses for the motorist

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1961 · page 15

Parramatta will be one of four Metropolitan centres where a special course will be run in motor vehicle maintenance next year…

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50 Years Ago Train Driver Retires

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 December 1961 · page 7

One of the oldest locomotive drivers in the Penrith district, Mr. Thomas Rigney, retired from active…

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Lower Rates Gained at Road Expense

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 December 1961 · page 1

Rates of 7[?]d urban and 5d rural for Penrith were finally approved on Tuesday night when three aldermen successfully moved a rescission motion reducing allocation for road construction…

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