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Blue Mountains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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A Fade-out! Council Drops Bridge Proposal No Money Available

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 1

The overhead bridge proposal, which caused so much argument a few months ago, and held further promise of many…

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£500 Advance for Road Repairs Aldermen Discuss Shoulders of Tar-paved Streets

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 4

For some time past Council has been in negotiation with the Local Government Department for an advance of £500 to carry…

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Bridge Evening Leura Function

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 1

"The Ritz," Leura was the scene of a successful bridge evening on Friday last, in aid of St. Bonaventure's Church, Leura. The…

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Megalong Road Ratepayers Again Discuss Pros and Cons

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 2

MR. COWING SUPPLIES INFORMATION RE ROAD-MAKING AND COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES. Although not so much has been…

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Colour Harmony at the Niagara New Room for Bridge Parties, Etc

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

As a result of the public demand for the social-room at The Niagara, Mr. P. Poulos recently embarked upon…

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Sunday Excursion Train Mayoral Minute

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 4

Among several matters dealt with by Ald. Freelander in his mayoral minute on Wednesday night, was that i[?] an excursion train, at cheap…

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Bridge and Palms Happy Party at the Niagara Rosemary Club

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 4

A very enthusiastic group of bridge players flocked to The Niagara's new palm court on Tuesday night, and ideal conditions helped…

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The Scenic Railway Not Running To-momrow

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 5

As the result of the interruption in Council's electricity service to-morrow, visitors, particularly, are asked to note that…

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Motor Charges (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 5

Sir,—I have just spent two weeks holiday in your town and, further- more, have been a frequent visitor extending over thirty years. On this…

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The Bridge

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 1

The Main Roads Department advised that, in view of Council's instruction that it could not find its third-share of the cost for an…

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Road Transport the Thirty Mile Limit

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 1

Council has made several attempts to have the Main Western Western Highway brought into line with other main roads in regard to…

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Police Court Motor Car Case

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 2

Two cases between the same parties, were heard at Paraa- [?]atta District Court on Friday last. In the first case, H. S…

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Delightful Afternoon Bridge and Musical Entertainment at "Sylvan Mists."

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 1

Mrs. H. S. Ziems was delighted last week, when over sixty people responded lo her invitation to go along to "Sylvan Mists," and enjoy…

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Road Shoulders Council to Go on with the Work

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 4

Having obtained £500 from the Unemployment Relief Council for the work of constructing shoulders on its tar-paved…

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"The California" and Bridge a Happy Combination Funds for Leura Music Club

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 2

"The California" and bridge provides one of the happiest combinations card and social enthusiasts could wish for at any time,…

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Motor Car Certificates Subject to Weather

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Local Government Association, Alderman A.. "Ernie" Packer, who is one of the Country Councils'…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball and Bridge Party

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 1

Katoombans who desire to travel to Wentworth Falls tomorrow night to the plain fancy dress ball and bridge party, to be held at the…

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Bridge Evening "Lilianfels" Happy Party

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 12 December 1933 · page 2

On Thursday evening, the ideal situation and surroundings of "Lilianfels," Echo Point, and the hospitality of its charming hostess…

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Modern Contract Bridge . "Perfect Your Bidding" Says Frank Oayley

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 December 1933 · page 1

As a writer who has long been recognised as a gifted teacher and writer on bridge subjects, and as a player, of the first rank, Mr Frank…

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The Scenic Railway

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 December 1933 · page 2

Next to the Floodlights, the Scenic Railway holds pride of place as a popular holiday attraction, and tourists travelled on it in their…

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