Railway Band Open to Engagement
Reporting on the result of the 2U.E. excursion to Katoomba last Sunday, Alderman C. Benson said he had interviewed the secretary of…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1936
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Railway Electricity Town Clerk Instructed to Provide Comparative Figures
Recently, on the motion of Ald. McLaughlin, the Department of Railways was asked to supply the cost of electricity in bulk to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motoring Lunacy
Despite the rigorous safety campaign being conducted in New South Wales, examples of sheer motoring lunacy are still prevalent,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aeroplane Factory Lithgow to Make Strong Claims
Experts at present engaged in choosing a site for the establishment of an aeroplane factory, will visit Lithgow at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Traffic Regulations
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia advises that important amendments to the Motor Traffic Act, 1909-1930, have been made,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Motoring Regulations
The R.A.C.A. has been advised by the Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. Maddocks) that new regulations governing rear lights…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Scenic Views in Railway Carriages
Katoomba Council's decision to give a number of scenic views of the municipality to the Railway Department, to be used…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cycling
Hartley Vale motor cycle track has been chosen by the Western Suburbs Motor Cycle Club to hold a meeting, on Sidney 8-Hour Day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cycling Help Wanted Road Race on August 22
The Katoomba District Cycle Club's Annual Road Race is only a week off and it is imperative that those desirous of assisting as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Three Months For Stealing Arrested by Railway Detective's
Hedley Keith Richards (29), labourer, was sentenced at the Katoomba Police Court recently before two J's.P., to three months hard labour, for having…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blackheath Motor-driver in Court Charges Against Holmes Dismissed
In connection with what was reported as a "hit-run" accident at Medlow Bath, recently, Arthur William Holmes, of Blackheath, was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Toll Delays at Sydney Harbour Bridge
The issuing of books of threepenny Harbour Bridge toll tickets to regular travellers to and from the North Shore is suggested by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motoring News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Prince's Highway Improvements
Repair work is still in progress on the bridge at Wandandian, on Prince's Highway, and traffic is required to use a by-track, reports…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Danger to Remain Commissioners Won't Act Prepared to Aid in Bridge
Together with divisional officers, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan, his assistant, Mr. Garside, and Mr. Newman, Secretary for Railways,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Road Race Crack Riders Here To-morrow Cycle Club's Fine Sporting Effort
The premier cycling event of the Blue Mountains takes place to-morrow. Organised by the Katoomba Oycle Club, the event…
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The limit man will start on the 22 miles journey to Mt. Victoria and return at 3.15 p.m. sharp, from in front of Yale Remoulds,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fixed Fares Protest From Motor Hirers Association Letter Referred to Katoomba Council
The decision of the Transport Commissioner to abolish fixed fares, with, a provision that the question may be reviewed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Jenolan Caves Road
Known as the Five Mile Hill, the lost section of the road, to Jenolan Caves, is now open to two-way traffic (day or night) for the next…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Matters Mayor Reports on Commissioner's Visit Suggested Widening of Railway Bridge at Leura
A delegation consisting of the Mayor, Aids. Dawson, Benson, and McLaughlin, and the Town Clerk, waited on Mr Hartigan…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Transport Bus Services Reduce Fares
As an outcome of a recent discussion by members of the Blue Mountains Public Vehicles Joint Committee, a reduction in…
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