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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1997

110 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 6

motoring The stylish Volvo S40

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 22 August 1997 · page 34

THIS year marks Volvo’s 70th anniversary and, even though the company has been building cars with excellent engineering and safety angles for most of the seven decades, the…

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Australia Bridge

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 29 August 1997 · page 14

AS a form of compensation for the Maccabiah bridge collapse in Israel, I suggest that the permanent bridge which will replace the old one be…

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bridge night

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 29 August 1997 · page 19

B’NAI B’rith Syd Einfeld Unit grand slam bridge night, Grand Slam Bridge Centre, 20 Cross Street, Double Bay, August 31, $20. Proceeds to Children’s…

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Thursaday the Rabbi Played Bridge

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 29 August 1997 · page 29

“The drug problem is getting worse and worse." “Yes, I have to admit that even my wife is hooked on L.S.D.” "LSD?”…

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Motorcycle Enthusiasts

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 29 August 1997 · page 24

If you would like to join other Jewish enthusiasts in leisurely motor cycle day trips on the open road around Sydney. Ph: Joseph 9371-9880…

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Motor Trader's Association What is the MTA?

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 29 August 1997 · page 36

WITH well over 5200 members, the Motor Traders' Association…

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Thursday the Rabbi Played Bridge

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 5 September 1997 · page 25

“That was a beautiful wedding last Sunday." "Indeed it was.” “And I thought it was excellent, Rabbi, that the Chatan read the Haftarah on Shabbat I think all bridegrooms should be required to…

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Motorcycle Enthusiasts

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 5 September 1997 · page 24

It you would like to join other Jewish enthusiasts in leisurely motor cycle day trips on the open road around Sydney. Ph: Joseph 9371-9880…

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motoring Suzuki Vitara goes six-cylinder

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 5 September 1997 · page 32

THE Suzuki Vitara, long regarded as a very impressive small 4x4 vehicle, has stepped up into the bigger league with the release of its 2.0 It V6 model which offers impressive…

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Maccabi Bridge Disaster Commentary

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 12 September 1997 · page 29

I refer to Maccabi Australia Inc's, call, for persons within Maccabi World Union responsible for the bridge disaster, to resign. I welcome Tom Goldman now doing something he…

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Bridge: Maccabi lashes out at inaction

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 12 September 1997 · page 3

MACCABI Australia has lost patience with claiming that its findings exonerate MWU and the IMC of responsibllity for the disas ter Colin Elterman of Sydney, father of ill…

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Stories From Across the Road An interview with UNSW Arts Major and one of Australia's leading racing trainers

Tharunka · Tuesday 16 September 1997 · page 22

High Street divides two institutions harbouring two very different worlds within their respective circumferences. Though a policy of green is evident within both…

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Bridge: Individual loans for dependents of victims

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 19 September 1997 · page 3

AUSTRALIAN dependents of victims of the Maccabiah bridge disaster will receive individual loans from the…

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motoring The Subaru Sportswagon... for work and play

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 19 September 1997 · page 30

THE Subaru Sportswagon, a small four-wheel (oops, sorry, all wheel-drive) wagon is, a very interesting addition to the range of recreational vehicles on the market. Based on the…

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Bridge disaster: Maccabi Australia criticised

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 26 September 1997 · page 36

MACCABI Australia has come in for criticism of its handling of some of those who suffered as a result of the Maccabiah Games bridge disaster. The criticism was voiced at the…

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Thursday the Rabbi Played Bridge

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 26 September 1997 · page 34

"Isn’t it amazing how much printing there is on the labels of all sorts of goods. And the advertisements. So many conditions. You have to read all the fine print.” "And usually what the large print giveth, the small…

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Israeli park to honour Maccabiah bridge victims

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 26 September 1997 · page 3

TEL AVIV: Tel Aviv Mayor Ronnl Milo has announced the establishment of a 75-acre Athletes Memorial Park in memory of Greg Small, Yetty Bennett, Warren Zines…

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Thursday the Rabbi Played Bridge

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 3 October 1997 · page 25

“I can remember when you could say that money talks.” “Yes, now it goes without saying.” After a multi-two, the Rabbi laded in a good game but a penalty double made him wary:…

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Peace process collapse, bridge disaster "reminders of human fragility”

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 3 October 1997 · page 10

THE collapse of the peace process and the Maccabiah bridge tragedy are…

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motoring The Hyundai Sonata... a good honest car

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 3 October 1997 · page 32

SINCE Hyundai came onto the Australian scene a few years ago, it has not only become the best selling imported marque, but has challenged several of ‘the big boys’ for…

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