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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1961

205 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 11

Motorrijder ernstig gewond

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 22 September 1961 · page 3

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Leidse tram vervangen door bus

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 22 September 1961 · page 7

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Two Approach Roads Sealed

The Biz · Wednesday 27 September 1961 · page 4

Cabramatta Swimming Pool had sealed approaches along Longfield and Cumberland Streets and…

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Letters to the Editor Loscoe Bridge Worst Danger

The Biz · Wednesday 27 September 1961 · page 2

In recent issues of both local papers, the Mayor replies to critics who dared to say that council should not delete the construction of Loscoe St. bridge from this year's estimates. In the same issues…

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Overleden ten gevolge van motorongeluk

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 29 September 1961 · page 2

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Amsterdomse tram weer duurder?

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 29 September 1961 · page 5

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New bridge proposals

The Biz · Wednesday 4 October 1961 · page 2

A proposal that work start on the Loscoe Street Bridge early will be put to Holroyd…

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Letters to the Editor More on bridge dispute

The Biz · Wednesday 4 October 1961 · page 2

SIR, I read with interest Ald. V. H. Wenban's attack through the local…

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Motor registry office for Ryde

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1961 · page 14

A new district motor registry was officially opened at Ryde on Monday by Minister for Transport, Mr. McMahon. About 50 guests were present at the official function…

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Planning, Road Gains by Deputation

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 October 1961 · page 1

Deputations made by Penrith City Council to two Government departments on the same day last month succeeded in speeding consideration of planning applications and in gaining…

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Bridge club Blacktown

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 6 October 1961 · page 13

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Abel Tasman bridge beker uitgereikt

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 6 October 1961 · page 13

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Eerste bridge drive volgens Howell systeem

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 6 October 1961 · page 13

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Road conditions shocking'

The Biz · Wednesday 11 October 1961 · page 2

Sir, Being a regular visitor to Fairfield district I am amazed at the apparent lack of…

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Bridge Gifts' 15Th Birthday Feature Jewellery Her Business

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 October 1961 · page 8

Meet Mrs. Betty Boothman (centre) as hundreds of women shoppers for costume jewellery in Parramotta have…

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Bridge Gifts' 15Th Birthday Feature New Assistants Follow Tradition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 October 1961 · page 7

This is a general view of the bright, friendly interior of Bridge Gifts main store in Church…

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Critical of roads

The Biz · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 2

SIR, The pompous weight of fiscal office, and the ever consciousness of party prestige…

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Long Delay on Urgent Bridge

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 2

Parramatta M.L.A. (Mr. D. J. Mahoney) told the Legislative Assembly last week that it would probably be many years before a start could be made on an urgently needed new bridge across…

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Opening of Bennett Road School

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 5

The area inspector of schools, Dr. W. J. A. Vaughan (I.) officially declaring open the Bennett Rd. Public School, St. Marys. He is shown unveiling the commemorative plaque. On the right is the school headmaster, Mr. W…

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Better Road Assured for New School

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 1

An assurance was, given last Saturday by the Mayer of Penrith, Ald. W. L. Chapman, M.L.A., that a tar sealed access would be given to the new Bennett Road Public School, St. Marys…

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