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Railways, roads & transport, 1935

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Who Gets Money From Fines?

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 16 May 1935 · page 4

What is being done with the large amount of money accumulated in fines from motoring offences? English motorists are…

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No Electrification of Railway

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 3

With reference to the electrification of the Western railway line, in the matter of which Katoomba Council cought the co-operation of…

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Railway Touring Club Excursion

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 4

Arrangements for the visit to Blackheath of the Railway Touring Club, on Sunday, May 26, have been completed. The following…

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Council Pars. Overhead Bridge

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 May 1935 · page 1

The largest gallery seen for some time, was present at the Council Chamber, Katoomba, on Tuesday night…

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Lapstone Bridge Receives Recognition Australian Mainland's Oldest Bridge

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 May 1935 · page 1

In this week's "New Idea" Vagrant Notebook, appears an interesting article and reproduction of Lapstone Bridge, Glenbrook. Of…

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Cycling Notes Road Race to Blackheath and Return

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 May 1935 · page 1

The second race of the point score series resulted in a win for B. Hurley, in 42 mins., S sees. W. Woodman and G. May finished wheel to…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N. R. M. A. Wood Fuel

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 May 1935 · page 4

Prussia is to set up a network of wood- bunkering stations in order to extend the use of gas derived from wood for car engines…

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The Motor World Rough Going on Highway

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 25 May 1935 · page 2

Motorists are complaining bitterly at the state of the Prince's Highway between Gerringong and Berry, declares the N.R.M.A. On…

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Cabinet to Decide Proposed Overhead Bridge at Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 May 1935 · page 3

Last year Katoomba Council addressed a request to the Minister for Local Government for a grant to cover one- third share…

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

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 May 1935 · page 4

There is at Southport (England) a blind mechanic who has the reputation of being able to dismantle or re- erect a car, and carry out…

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Railway Parade, Spring- Wood

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 May 1935 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways notified Council that the drains and culvert at the goods yard at the Railway station were not taking the…

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Blackheath News Railway Touring Club

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 2

The Railway Touring Club excursion to Blackheath on Sunday, May 26, will be remembered as the outstanding influx of tourists to the…

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Cycling 10-Mile Road Race

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 June 1935 · page 3

The Katoomba District Cycling Club conducted a ten-mile road race on Saturday afternoon last, eight riders lining up for the start…

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Care on Bridge Approaches

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 4

Although quite a number of drivers slow down to a reasonable speed when they are on a bridge, it has been noticed on many…

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Extension of R.a.c.a. Road Service

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 4

Members of the R.A.C.A. touring in the western areas of New South Wales are advised that the club has established another road…

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The Motor World N.R.M.A. News Highway Code for All

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 4

In order that the British Highway Code should ge appreciated by all classes of road users, arrangements have been made for copies of…

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For the Motorist Stopping After an Accident

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 2

The Royal Automobile Club of Australia appeals to all motorists to stop after an accident in which their cars are even remotely concerned,…

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Cycling Road Race To-day

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 June 1935 · page 1

Katoomba District Cycle Club is holding another road race to-day, the distance being over eight miles. The result will decide the winner…

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The Motor World News From the N.R.M.A. Policeman or Pedestrian?

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 4

A motorist was summoned at Croydon (England) for failing to give way to a pedestrian at a crossing. The pedestrian was a police…

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Avenue of English Oaks to Be Planted at Faulcon- Bridge. All Prime Ministers to Be Represented. a Big Day for the Mountains

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 June 1935 · page 1

It has often been said that small townships spring to fame overnight while more established centres remain unnoticed…

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