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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Bridge and Musicale Successful Social at Mrs. Booth's Home

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 2

Bridge, music and harmony, in an atmosphere of beauty and comfort, were the main features of the musical and card afternoon…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. About Our Traffic

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 4

An English motorist who spent several years in Sydney writes of our traffic in a London journal:-- "I have always found point…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. an Increase

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 21 June 1934 · page 4

A big increase in the world's production of automobiles is shown by figures prepared by the Hague statistical office of the International…

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CORRESPONDENCE Road Into Kanimbla Valley (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 2

Sir,--Whilst reading your "Daily" I notice a paragraph in the Black heath Council notes, "Road Into Kanimbla Valley." I am very much…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Sparring Plugs

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 4

Because your engine starts up first lime every day, and seems to pull all right, do not leave your sparking plugs unexamined from…

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Council News Discussion on Tree-planting on Road or Footpath?

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 4

A report submitted by the head Gardener (Mr. Saunders) at last meeting of Katoomba Municipal Council, was responsible for a…

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Motor Hire Assn. and Fixed Fares

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 4

Several motorists were present in the council-chamber to witness Council's attitude concerning a letter front the Motor Hire…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Safety First Alley

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 4

The Dutch Automobile Club is arranging in all big towns in Holland, a motor car test week, which will enable every member of the…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. SIGNALS

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 3

"I view with great alarm several reports received by my Association of turning signals having been ignored by motorists," said Mr. J…

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New Books "The Road to Nowhere" a Story of Great Friendship and Delicate Understanding

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 4

Maurice Walsh is revealed at his literary best in "The Road to Nowhere," and his delightfully friendly and unusual characters…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Bridges Wanted

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 4

The Coonabarabran centre of the N.R.M.A. has informed the Touring Department that there is urgent nee for a bridge over Munnin…

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The Bridge? Railway Departments Plan Inspected by Aldermen Secretary of Railways Asked to Send Officer to Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 3

A plan of over proposed over- head bridge at Katoomba level- crossing was on the Council- table on Tuesday night,…

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Springwood Wants New Hall and a Regular Train Service

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 2

The Springwood Development League Appears to be alive the wants of the prosper township and, at the last…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Lectures Fob Motorists

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 4

So successful was the N.R.M.A. S first series of "Better Motoring" lectures, and so insistent has been the demand for more, that the…

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Fifty Years Ago Extract From Railway Timetable Route No. 6--From Sydney to Mount Victoria

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 3

"Everything is clear before you in this route, according to the Station lists in the time-tables, until you arrive at your destination…

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A New Railway Station and Other Small Requests! Commissioner's Visit

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 1

A deputation comprising the Mayor and aldermen will interview Mr. Hartigan, Chief Railway Commsisioner, when the…

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Shoulders of Tarred Roads Alderman A. E. Packer's Consistency

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 1

The problem of preventing the erosion of the shoulders of tarred roadways within the municipality, is a very real one,…

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Motor Fares

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 1

An officer of the Department of Road Transport will be made available for the purpose of attending the proposed meeting of motor…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. South Shore Marine Drive

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 4

A Marine Drive round portion of the south shore of the Harbour, was suggested by Mr. J. Bryden-Brown, at the last meeting of the…

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O. E. S. Bridge and Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

These three letters may not mean much to many readers, but just the same they have been the password of one of the most enthusiastic…

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