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Railways, roads & transport, 1971

79 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 4

$241,000 Road Levy — Refusal to pay ‘step to anarchy’

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 19 January 1971 · page 1

Holroyd council would be taking “a step toward anarchy” if it refused to pay A $24I.000 levy to the Department of Main Roads, Ald. W. R. Try, said last week. Council ws discoss[?] Ranw[?]k [?]…

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Mobilofoons in trams in Amsterdam

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 22 January 1971 · page 1

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Overseas editors praise “The Bridge”

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 28 January 1971 · page 17

Editors of leading Jewish magazines in the United States and Europe have highly commended “The Bridge”, published by the Australian Jewish Quarterly Foundation…

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‘Egyptian’ pilots train in France

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 28 January 1971 · page 12

JERUSALEM: Egypt, Sudan, Libya and Syria, the partners in the proposed Arab Federation, have agreed…

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Prices and trams are election issue

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 2 February 1971 · page 1

The high cost of living and inadequate public transport could be the deciding factor in the State elections next month, the Member for…

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“The Bridge at Remagen”

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 4 February 1971 · page 6

After all the sophisticated “new art” war films, like “MASli” or “Catch 22”, this film is a definite return to the…

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Israel and the Diaspora Road opening

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 4 February 1971 · page 9

A new road connecting the southern part of Jerusalem with its western quarters, was inaugurated by Mayor Teddy Kollek. The onekilometre stretch, which cost about $30,000, mainly serves the residents of Sur Baher and Umm Tuba, who hitherto had to travel six…

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Motorist's needs not recognised

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 9 February 1971 · page 4

In 1969,400,879 new motor cars were registered in all states, and it is disappointing to us that the Commonwealth Government still fails to recognise the road needs of vehicle owners, particularly in the urban areas, the president of the Australian Automobile Association, Mr. S. V. Lunch, said recently…

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Eerste DAF autobus met Stirling motor

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 12 February 1971 · page 5

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Big order from Israel Railways

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 18 February 1971 · page 3

A Western Australian company has won the tender of the Israeli Railways for 20,000 railway sleepers…

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“Forbidden” Road

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 25 February 1971 · page 11

This sign posted by the Chief Rabbinate on the Jericho Road in Jerusalem warns Cohanim (descendants of the priestly clan) that travel on the road is forbidden to them since it lies within the bounds of the Mount of Olives Cemetery. The Ministry for Religious Affairs spokesman explained that the road was built by the Jordanians over…

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Otten Motors 13 jaar Bekend Fiat Agentschap

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 26 February 1971 · page 3

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Trouble-prone train

Tribune · Wednesday 10 March 1971 · page 11

IN ITS series on the railways, the Australian last week had a picture of "a commuter's dream", the pride…

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Nederlandse kaarters winnen "Moomba" Bridge toernooi

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 19 March 1971 · page 2

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Deuxieme Anniversaire Des Nouvelles Halles De Paris Rungis: Une Ville Est En Train De Naitre

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 19 March 1971 · page 2

J^UNGIS a deux ans. Rungis, les nouvelles Halles de Paris, c'est d'abord le plus grand marché de de produits alimentaires d'Europe;…

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Valhelm wordt voor motorrijders verplicht

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 19 March 1971 · page 1

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Tramrit in Amsterdam gaat 1 gulden kosten

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 19 March 1971 · page 6

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Road Dangers Cured!

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 23 March 1971 · page 5

Two of the most dangerous road hazards in Holroyd are being removed…

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'On the Road to Sydney' By David Martin. Nelson, $3.95

Tribune · Wednesday 24 March 1971 · page 8

THIS is a delightful book. There are few writers able to take you on a hitchhiking trip one hundred and eighty pages long without your wanting to skip a paragraph here and there; who can make you laugh out loud and completely charming you, whet your curiosity and stimulate your interest…

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Nrma Project to Probe Road Service Problems

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 25 March 1971 · page 14

A unique operations research program to ensure the maximum efficiency of its road service system in times of special emergency, has been initiated by the National Roads & Motorists' Assocation (NRMA). Plans for the research…

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