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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

154 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 5 of 8

Railway Gardens

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 2

Station Master R. A. Clarke, of Blackheath, recently planned new garden beds for Blackheath Station, and the reconstructed beds are a…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Leave Well Alone

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 4

To the novice who has boon warned about "tinkering," and yet is afraid thai some important point may be neglected, here is a useful…

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Who Wants It ? Councils Tar-spraying Plant Is a "White Elephant." a Roads Policy?

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 4

Some years ago, Council paid between £1100 and £1200 for a tar-spraying plant; but experience, has proved it to be a…

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A Sports Train ?

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Katoomba Rifle Club last month, Mr. S. V. Austin referred to the fine sporting rivalry which one time…

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Commissioner's Inspection Tour Aldermen Seek Railway Improvements. Many Matters Discussed

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 3

In a special train for the purpose, the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) is making an inspection of the western line and branches this week. Members of the inspection party…

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Here and Th[?] Visiting Motorists' Pe[?]

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

Motorists who propose [?] Queensland are reminded [?] Touring Department of the N[?] that a visiting motorist's [?]…

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Motor Notes the Return of the Oldsmobile Six

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 4

After an absence of over three years, the famous Oldsmobile Six has returned to the Australian market. Remembered as a car…

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Motor Fares Public Meeting Recommends Reduced Fares

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 August 1934 · page 2

Mr. Walsh, a representative of the Transport Board, attended a meeting of motorists on Wednesday called to reconsider the scale of…

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Council Pars. Official Openings of Cliff Walk and Hinkler Pk. Bowling Club and Excess Water.— Proposed Overhead Bridge

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 3

The advertising contract with "S.M. Herald" has been renewed for a further three months. Permission was granted for the…

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Blackheath Ratepayers' Association Suggestions to Railway Commissioner

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 2

On Monday week last, Blackheath Station was a picture of neatness when its efficient Station Minster and his staff, together with the…

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

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 4

The criminal statistics for England and Wales recently published show that 45 per cent, of all convictions were for traffic offences—…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. More American Cars

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 4

Of the 16,200 new cars imported into the Union of South Africa last year, 4,310 or 26.5 per cent, were of British origin, 11,520, or 71 per…

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A Novel Publicity Stunt Proposed Special Train Trip to Sydney Bridge Pylon Inspection and a Theatre Party Katoomba Council to Cooperate

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 1

A unique proposal was before Katoomba Council on Tuesday night, which, if successful, will bring a considerable measure of publicity…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Commonwealth Safety Conference

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. is hopeful that a Commonwealth Conference will be held at Canberra after the elections. to discuss measures for the…

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Grand Prix Motor Race at Cowes

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 3

The Australian Racing Drivers' Club, of which Squadron-Leader J. H. Summers is president, will conduct a Victorian Centenary grand…

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Council Pars. Myra Avenue and the Engineers Motor Car [?]

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 4

At its last sitting, Katoomba Council completed business at 9.45 — a rare happening which must go close to establishing a record. Mr…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Condition of Prince's Highway

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 4

Although Prince's Highway has been blocked on numerous occasions during wet weather, since the beginning of the year, the road…

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Railway Fares

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 4

For the period of the Centenary celebrations, the Victorian Railways Department will place on issue a type of ticket never previously made…

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Council Pars. the Overhead Bridge!

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

Mr. N. C. Vogan, Assistant Engineer in charge of the Mountain section, will visit Katoomba on Saturday about noon, for the…

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To-morrow's Football Lithgow v. Katoomba "Blues" Special Train Coming

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 1

First-class football should be witnessed at Katoomba showground, to-morrow afternoon, when Katoomba "Blues"…

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