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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1962

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Modern France Arts and Techniques. Electrification work on the French railways

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 23 March 1962 · page 4

STUDIES made by the French Railways to determine the effort which will be needed in the field of electrification indicate that electrification should be continued without any slowdown until 1965. Totalling 3,340 kilometres in 1938, the length of electrified lines…

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Kabelbaan met 6 rijen motorgondels voor sluiting van Oosterschelde

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 23 March 1962 · page 6

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Motor Section Utility Power Beauty

The Biz · Wednesday 28 March 1962 · page 7

Excellent braking, responsive steering and a very direct gearshift are some of the highlights of the Hillman Super Minx, tested on Fairfield roads…

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Metal for Roads

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1962 · page 2

Crushed metal will be given priority over gravel Where such road maintenance is appropriate in…

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Slecht begin met 8 overtredingen op de motorfiets

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 30 March 1962 · page 2

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Bridge

The Biz · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 7

Fairfield Council is arranging a conference with Liverpool Council to discuss the bridge…

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Motor Section Road Deaths

The Biz · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 7

Longer hours of darkness would increase road deaths at this time of the year --and pedestrians would be high on the list of those killed…

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City Road Toll Drop

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 1

Four people died in road accidents last year in Parramatta-Harris Park district. This was a 50 per…

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They Hired a Train to Protest

Tribune · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 3

HOBART: Members of the Australian Railways Union here last week hired a special train to join Clermont residents…

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New moves in SA railways wage struggle

Tribune · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 10

ADELAIDE: The SA Trades and Labor Council's disputes committee last week decided that unless a satisfactory reply…

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Moral Responsibility in Use of Roads

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 April 1962 · page 5

President of Penrith branch, Road Safety Council, Mr. L. Ward, said last week most accidents at the present time were due to the small minority who did not accept the moral…

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Italiaanse arbeider koelde wraak op tram depot

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 6 April 1962 · page 7

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Road Toll Down

The Biz · Wednesday 11 April 1962 · page 1

Eight less people were killed in road accidents in the Fairfield municipality in…

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Replacing of Loscoe Street Bridge Begun

The Biz · Wednesday 11 April 1962 · page 1

Work has now started on the Polding Street North Bridge, which will replace the Loscoe Street Bridge. The new bridge, which has been planned by both Fairfield and Holroyd Councils will provide a better link…

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Boat Motor Stolen From Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 1

An outboard motor was stolen from Nepean Rowing Club's boatshed last week. It was valued at…

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Raising the bridge level

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 6

Parramatta Park Trust will raise above flood level the existing footbridge across the…

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Increase in train service

The Biz · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 3

An additional train has been introduced into the service, running from Fairfield railway station. This was announced last…

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City Swimmers Train for Games New 'aquatic centre' nearing completion

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 15

Swimmers from all parts of the Parramatta district will compete for selection in teams to swim in the £600,000 Perth Aquatic Centre in Perth, at the Commonwealth Games in November…

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Tow-bars Blitz Police Warn Motorists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 3

A blitz is now being launched against owners of cars on which rear…

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New Attempt for Bridge at Wallacia

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 7

A further move was made by Ald. B. N. Fowler last week in the attempt to gain a high level bridge at…

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