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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1968

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Rain interference with road safety

The Biz · Thursday 13 June 1968 · page 7

Rain was essential to life—but it was also something motorists could well do without when it interfered with safety on the road, the secretary of the Fairfield branch Road Safety Council of N.S.W., Mr. J. Howick said…

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Echtpaar Kuipers wint Wollongong Bridge Club trofee

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 14 June 1968 · page 10

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Guildford Road level crossing removal plans

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 18 June 1968 · page 1

Holroyd and Parramatta Councils are investigating proposals for the replacement of Guild ford Road level crossing. Representatives of both…

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Modern Railway Buildings Replace Shanty Structure

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 18 June 1968 · page 4

A modern, flat-roofed structure is pictured at left taking shape on Guildford railway station. The new building will replace the shanty…

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sport Motorcycle Club You Too Can Learn to Fly

Tharunka · Tuesday 18 June 1968 · page 11

Tony Green launches his Triumph Cub over “Fishers Leap” in the N.S.W. Grand national at Moorebank on the 2nd June. Green had an excellent start in the event but had little hope against far more experienced riders mounted on the latest…

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New slugs send motorists reeling

Tribune · Wednesday 19 June 1968 · page 12

Australian motorists, now numbering some 3¼ million and most of them working people, face the prospect of higher car prices, higher petrol prices and -- in New South Wales at least -- higher third party insurance charges…

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Bridge finished by year's end?

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 25 June 1968 · page 3

Construction work on the Merrylands overbridge, commenced recently, should be completed in about six months. Mayor of Holroyd,…

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Testing Leading to Rust Defeat Motor Section

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 25 June 1968 · page 7

New test procedures developed by GM-H at the Lang Lang proving ground have improved the effectiveness of Holden anti-corrosion production techniques. These tests are…

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Holroyd hearsay Railwayman on holidays

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 25 June 1968 · page 2

Railwayman Jack Geeves, of Sheffield Street, Merrylands, has returned from an…

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The Jet Set Philip Cohen Lounge, Moccobean Hall, 146 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 27 June 1968 · page 8

Mon.: Cards, chess, table tennis, etc. Tues.: Squash (Bellevue Hill Courts)…

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Bedford slates railway schedule Businessmen act

The Biz · Thursday 27 June 1968 · page 1

Fairfield ALP State Electorate Council has instigated moves to send a deputation to the Minister for Railways, requesting better conditions for district train travellers. State Member for…

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Nederland vierde in strijd om wereld bridge titel

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 28 June 1968 · page 11

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Post office at Fairfield Road

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 9 July 1968 · page 3

A non-official post office has been approved at the business premises of Mr. G. C. Gower,…

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A home on wheels for businessman Motor Section

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 9 July 1968 · page 5

Millards [latest and largest mobile home—41ft. long from towbar to tail-light—has recently been delivered to a north Queens-land dealer, Far North Caravans, of Cairns. This mobile home was…

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Jewish Family Counselling Service 15 Treutts Road, Lindfield

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 11 July 1968 · page 8

Professional Counselling Service for families and individuals. For enquiries or appointments in the City or Lindfield, ring 48-5216…

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The Jet Set Philip Cohen Lounge, Mnccobeon Hall, 146 Dorlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 11 July 1968 · page 8

Mon.: Cards, chess, table tennis, etc. Tues.: Squash (Bellevue Hill Courts)…

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Bridge club victorious

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 16 July 1968 · page 3

The Western Suburbs Bridge Club conducted its mixed pairs championship…

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Railway crossing request

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 16 July 1968 · page 2

An early start on road widening at Guild-ford railway crossing will be requested by…

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University of N.s.w. Motorcycle Club

Tharunka · Tuesday 16 July 1968 · page 18

The club added another chapter to its checkered career on Foundation Day with club members leading the procession, selling Tharunkas and later taking out the individual group prize in the scavenger hunt. The…

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Driving a train with patch on a window

Tribune · Wednesday 17 July 1968 · page 10

SYDNEY: A driver of a suburban electric train has complained of one of the front windows of his cabin having…

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