Motor Show at Olympia
I once read a definition of a chauffeur, which described him as "one who is clever enough to drive a motor car, and wise enough not to own one." This…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blue Mountains · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1914
31 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Sunday Train to Katoomba
ExPRESSIONS of opinion at Church meetings, Council conferences, and last, though not least, at the various Progress Association gatherings, show…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Toll on Motor Cars
Sir,—As the Municipal Council of Katoomba does not concern itself to an alarming extent with the condition of the tributary roads in the Municipality, it…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rev. Father Bridge
By the s.s. "Shropshire" on Thursday afternoon, the above well-known priest, who, for twelve yours, presided over the destinies of St. Canice's Church in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Commissioners' Visit. Katoomba's Poor Representation Only One Live Man
On Monday morning, the Commissioners special steamed into tho station, and a general inspection of the railway premises was made. Among the visitors were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Katoomba's Proposed Trams. Inspection and Enquiry. Conflicting Evidence
On Friday morning, Mr. F. Flowers, M.L.C. accompanied by several members of the Tramways inquiry Board, arrived in Katoomba for the purpose of making an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Bathurst Road Collision. Owen Committed for Trial
John Owen was charged before Mr. T. B. Clegy, P.M., at the Police Court yesterday with having on the 16th March, 1914, at Katoomba, mallelously inflicted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Mis-management
Dear Sir,—Monday, April 20th, 1914, should be marked witha a cross of derision as the consummation of the management (?) of the local railway station…
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Sir,—There is considerable dissatisfaction at Valley Heights over the casual manner in which the Railway Department colloara whatever it thinks fit for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Katoomba Municipal Council. Permanent Road Improvements. Important Resolution Carried
The fortnightly meeting of the Katoomba Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present the Mayor (Ald. John Howie), Aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Mount Victoria Grievance. Insanitary Railway Premises
Considerable complaint is being raised by residents and others of the awful stench that haunts the local station. When the Shire Council saw fit to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Furnell Road
Shortly after midnight on Monday, a fire broke out in Farnell-road and destroyed a four-roomed weather-board cottage, the properly of Mr. A. Griffiths,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Life in London. the Horse and the Is Railway Trucks
One of the things that always strikes me as curious in England is the way in which horses are used in the railway goods yards. Instead of shunting trucks…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Roads, Recreation and KATOOMBA
The Minister for Works a few days ago had a visit from a deputation representing the Shires Association. The deputation and the Minister both happened to be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The New Railway Hotel. Mrs. Gearin's Enterprise
Readers of "The Echo: will have noticed that for some months past there has been chronicled a steady increase in land sales and in building operations…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The State's Sweating Shop. Railway Employee's Plight
There has come under notice of "The Echo," and within the next few days will be brought under notice of the Minister, a glaring instance of petty persecution by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Katoomba's Motor Ambulance
At a recent Council meeting, the local Benevolent Society appealed for civic assistance in the purchase of an ambulance litter for Katoomba, pointing out that at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Main Roads Maintenance
Sir,—The main roads of this State are in an excerable condition, yet one of the foremost duties of any Government is to keep open the means of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Western Road
The following versos from the pen of Miss Elleen Carberry, of Lawson, were [?]ead at the recent con[?]ary celebrations at Penrith, in honor of the turning of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Crossing Nuisance
A perennial Katoomba grievance was once again brought under Municipal purview at last Tuesday evening's meeting of the Katoomba Town Council, when…
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