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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Motor Cycle on Fire In Front of Webb's

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 October 1932 · page 2

Mrs. Webb, of that well-known store next Hie P.O., was first to raise the alarm, on Saturday afternoon, about 3.45, when a motor cycle left…

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A Tram Ride And What it Produced

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 October 1932 · page 1

I heartily detest Sydney trams, and make no apology for the statement--it is a fact. Draughty, weather-beaten, uncomfortable,…

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Making More Jobs High Exchange Benefits Position of Railways

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 October 1932 · page 4

Commenting on the statement that dismissals from the railways would be reduced if the conditions of primary producers…

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Road Route Between Leura Falls and Echo Point

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 3

A special committee consisting of His Worship the Mayor (Ald. A. E. Packer). Ald. A. H. Packer and Ald. Thompson, appointed to deal…

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Home Again Motor Accident Victims

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 October 1932 · page 3

Ald. A. H. Packer, of Carrington Avenue, and Mrs. G. H. Atkins, of "Valhalla," Merriwa Street, were transported from the Penrith…

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Motor Demonstration Special Announcement

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 October 1932 · page 3

Mergen's Federal Garage, Bathurst Road, Katoomba, will be the scene of demonstrations as from today of the new V-8 Cylinder Ford…

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B. M. Shire Council Roads Inspected; Deputations Received

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 5 November 1932 · page 1

On Wednesday, in accordance with a resolution the works committee, comprising the entire Council, continued its sound policy of…

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Sensational Accident Goods Train Derailed at Leura

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 2

A sensational accident which befell a goods train tills morning at Lenra Railway Station might have ended disastrously…

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The Leura Railway Derailment Praise for Department (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 15 November 1932 · page 4

Sir,--On Wednesday last, when a derailment took place at Lerua, and several trucks and one motor spirit tank were hurled to the roadway,…

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Motor Mishap Occupants Fortunate Escape

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 1

Ald. W. Bailey, Mrs. Bailey, Mr and Mrs. E. Stearn, and Miss McAndrew, had a fortunate escape from injury whilst motoring on the…

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A Chapter of Incidents Excitement on Bathurst Road

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 29 November 1932 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a lady, a companied by her daughter, aged and a white pomeranian, were walking across Cascade Street at its…

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Asleep at the Wheel Katoomba Motorist's Mishap

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 1 December 1932 · page 3

Mr. J. Palmer, of Katoomba, had a miraculous escape from death, or serious injury, on Monday morning last, at about…

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ILLEGAL Soliciting on Railway Station

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 2

Joseph Jack Durning, 42, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, at the Katoomba Police Court, to soliciting custom on railway premises. The defendant…

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Subway Steps Request to Railway Authorities

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 3

Aid. Freelander drew attention at last meeting of Katoomba Council to the condition of the Railway Subway steps. In wet weather the…

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Baths Road Increase in Traffic as Result of Floodlighting

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 5

Two years ago, the electrical engineer (Mr. Mayer) reported on the necessity for additional Lights on the Baths Road.The…

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Wallaby on Bathurst Road

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 4

was an unusual sight, and the Slipper and Shoe values now offering at the LADIES' SHOE PARLOR are unusual. Come and see…

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A Comedy Thriller the Ghost Train

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 3

What constitutes the most ribtickling. yet spine-chilling mystery thriller the movie picture-goers of Katoomba have ever had the pleasure…

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Hints for Holiday Motorists Take Licences to Show In Other States

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 5

The Transport Department, last [?]ight warned motorists visiting other States during the holidays to [?]ake their car registration…

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A Comedy Thriller the Ghost Train

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 7

What constitutes the most ribtickling, yet spine-chilling mystery thriller the movie picture-goers of Katoomba have ever had the pleasure…

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For the Benefit of Motorist

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 4

For the benefit of the car owners in this district who are members of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, it is made known that the Great Western…

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