Good Road Essential
Sir,--A visit to the metropolis clearly denotes that the motor draffic of this state is increasing by learn and bounds. Thousands of cars are…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1924
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Notes and Comments Motor Tax Proposals
The Government's new motor tax proposals have met with a mixed, reception, and it appears to be tolerably certain that the Bill will undergo drastic changes before it is finally passed. Although it is realised that motorists should make a fair contribution towards…
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Sir.--Having just returned from Blonaro and South Coast districts, may be of interest to your many [?] to hear something of these…
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During the recent tour of the Prime Minister through the Bathurst electorate, the generally good condition of the roads was inade a matter for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mts Irvine and Wilson Road Minister Makes Grant of £600
Some little time ago, Hon. J. C. L Fitzpatrick, Minister of Local Government, was deputationised by a number of residents of Mount…
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During the recent tour of the prime Minister through the Bathurse electorate the generally good condition of the roads was made a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Watch Your Motor! Impudent Theft From Station Street
The motor thief is abroad, and it behoves all motorists, whether cycles or cars, to keep a guard on their respective vehicles…
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Quite recently, Katoombans balied with delight the fact that the longneglected cemetery was being placed in proper order, under Council…
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The Dubbo mail train, due at katoomba at 11.30 a.m. onb Tuesday last, did not arrive until 1 P.m. The delay of one hour and a half was due…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Was it Percy? Theft of Motor-bike Side-car Found in Bush
Coincidental with the report that a man suspected of being perey McDonald, the escaped criminal, had been seen at Wentworth Falls, came…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cycling Big Hill Climb for Local Riders
The Delaware M.C.C. will hold a hill climbing contest on the 7th December. The spot chosen is the hill bet ween Hartley Railway Station and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Train Hold-up Engine Troubles at Bell
Passengers from Katoomba for Sydney by the 10.18 train yesterday morning had an unexpected hold-up which lasted for twenty minutes…
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Consternation was caused among the 40 persons quietly enjoying their coffee and cakes at the Paragon Cafe, Katoomba Street, about 10.30 on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Main Roads Bill Minister's Advice to Councils Provide for Contribution
In reference to the Main Roads Bill, the following communication from the Local Government Department, was received at Wednesday's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Vehicles Speed Limit of Four Miles Near Railway Crossings
At the last meeting of the Katoomb a Council, the following letter was [?].. from the Inspector General of police: -…
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The question of the new taxation of motor cars was raised at the last meeting of the Katoomba Council. The Mayor said it was unfair…
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The Government's motor tax proposals have met, with strong opposition in many quarters, not only from motorists, but from…
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Sir,--Can you give the public any information concerning motor cyclists? These gentlemen have the habit of creating a hideous noise…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cab Rank Motor Drivers Present Petition to Council
"We the undersigned motor proprietors on the public rank, hereby make application to be allowed to rank up at the railway…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cycling Hill Climbing Contest Postponed
Owing to the heavy rain which fell last week-end the Delaware Motor Cycle Club was compelled to post-pone its hill climbing contest, which…
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