From Sydney to Shipley Good Roads and Beautiful Scenery. What the Speedo Says
The Great, Western Road is in good order all the way to and over the Mountains, where the surroundings and fresh air offer a welcome…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1927
108 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 4 of 6
The Big Road Race Mount Victoria to Sydney Won by W. JORY
There were about 60 starters in the Speedwell road race of the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen, from Mount Victoria to Enfield, a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Katoombans on Tour Delights of the Open Air by Motor to Distant Parts Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson
"Just a little over 1,000 miles and ne'er an accident," was Mr. Marshall's report, as he halted his Overlander in Katoomba. "And the car…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Megalong Road Appeal to the Premier
In reply to Blackheath's request to a grant of £500 for the Megalong Road, a letter was received from the Local Government Department,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Humber Road Race Bathurst to Sydney Won by A. Bayley, of Mudgee
Unusual interest was centred in the above event, decided on Saturday last, when 53 of the finest cyclists in Australia stripped for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Touting for Fares Motorist Fined
The question of motorists touting for custom on Katoomba footwalks has engaged the attention of the local Council for some time; and a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor World
The work of constructing the new deviation from Camden to Picton, (thus eliminating Razorback Hill) has been commenced. About 200…
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On Monday evening next, in Katoomba Council Chamber, a public meeting will be held to discuss ways and means of expediting the…
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TEAT the electrification of the railway line, as far as Lithgow, would prove benetlelal to the Blue Mountains, to the State at large, and to the Railway Commissioners, is the universal belief in this district. Just what period of time will elapse, before the matter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Electrification Representative Meeting decides to Form Leagues Provisional Committee Chosen
ON AUGUST 2, AT A MEETING OK KATOOMBA COUNCIL, ALD. E. A. MARSH RAISED THE QUESTION OF MAKING A UNITED DISTIRCT EFFORT TO SECURE THE ELECTRIFICATION OF THE RAILWAY AS FAR AS LITHGOW. THUS THE…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Modern Motor for Dodge Brose Cars
Dodge Brothers new motor represents she most important improvement to the company's lone-cylinder line of ears since their…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Main Road Rated Council Opposes Reduction
At Blackheath Council,a letter was received co-operation in a proposal to reduce the Main Roads…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Great Motoring Record Sydney to Wellington Average Speed 40.0 m.p.h
The wonderful record which an Overland whippet created on Thursday. September 15, by averaging 49.9 m.p.h. from sydney to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Premier Speaks at Katoomba "Not Given a Fair Deal" Railway Electrification Within Three Years Ladies Ask Questions
A wild-eyed man, with a jaw like a gorilla, a red tie, and pockets bulging with bombs; that was what many electors expected to see, when…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Fares War on "Cutters" Council Takes Action
Katoomba, Council definitely has declared war on the "pirates" who cut motor fares to the Caves and other resorts. For years this foolish…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Items of Interest Record Motor Run
Last week, Mr. Percy Donnelly, driving an Overland Whippet car, clipped over 40 minutes from the previous best time between Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Traffic Breaches Motorists in Court
Dellinquent motorists were in force before Katoomba Police Court, on Tuesday. Convictions were recorded in each instance, and in some cases…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Regulating Prices Motorists Uniting
In time for the season and in co-operation with the Municipal Council, the motormen of Katoomba district are at last unanimous in the desire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Bulk Supply Big Motors Taboo
In keeping with the Shire Council's decision on the bulk supply of electricity from Katoomba Council Mr. R. J. N. Franki, electrical…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Katoomba's Traffic Railway Station Problems
The volume of traffic in Katoomba still is exercising Civic minds. Recently, the Mayor interviewed the Inspector-General of Police, and so…
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