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Railways, roads & transport, 1937

243 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 3 of 13

Valley Road

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

This road is being re-surfaced and is one of the jobs in the developmental programme. With the heavy tourist traffic that it…

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Kanimbla Valley Road If Proceeded With, Cost of £10,0000 May Be Found by Government Mayoral Minute to Black- Heath Council

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

The following Mayoral minute, in connection with the Kanimbla Valley Road, was submitted to a recent meeting of the Blackheath…

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Railway Statistics (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 4

Sir,--In your issue of last Friday there appeared certain statistics concerning railway passenger traffic at the various towns in the B.M…

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Mount Victoria News Motor Accident

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 2

A terraplane motor car, on its way towards. Katoomba, turned over at the corner near the garage at Mount Victoria on…

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Cricicet Railway Match

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 2

The annual match between the Electric Car Repair. Shops, Chullora, and Katoomba Railways, will take place at the Katoomba…

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Cricket Katoomba Railways v. Chullora Workshops

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

The annual' fixture between the Electric Car Repair Shops, Chullora, and the Katoomba Railways, took place on' Sunday last at the…

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Current Topics All States Motor Passes

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 3

The introduction by Queensland, South Australia and. Tasmania of Compulsory (Third Party) Motor. Vehicle Insurance legislation has…

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Railway Cruises for Schoolboys 1350 Miles for £515- How to Spend the May Vacation

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 2

To-day Youth enjoys far greater facilities for gaining first-hand experience and knowledge of their own country than was possible a…

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Road Safety Hints for Children

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

Hope for the solution of the road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach an…

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Lawson News Bridge Evening for Red Cross

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 1

A most successful bridge evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Scrivener, Lawson, in aid of the local Red Cross fund…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. To Aid Driver's Vision

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 3

Because of the limited field of vision allowed drivers of modern cars, the N.R.M.A. advises attention to the front seat, particularly on…

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Road Safety The Cyclist

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 4

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is almost…

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Aerodrome Needed

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 1

Our readers are familiar with the agitation long on foot for the establishment of an aerodrome . at Bathurst, (states the Bathurst…

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Views of R.a.c.a. on Road Safety

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 4

For some time past the Royal Automobile Club of Australia has been forcibly stressing in the Press that if the current traffic…

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Georges River Bridge Toll Deputation Next

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

A deputation consisting of representatives from the Sutherland Shire Council, the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, and other…

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The Motor World a Forceful Reminder

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 4

When a driver arrives at the Johannesburg offices to apply for a new licence he is confronted by an illuminated panel showing very…

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Mayor Cancels Deputation and Is Criticised for Inconveniencing Aldermen Wanted Stronger Case to Place Before Railway Commissioner

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Soper) came in for a certain amount of criticism at last Council meeting for…

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Blackheaths Roads and Streets

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 3

At a recent meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council, the following report was made by the Engineer:—…

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Motorists' Handbook Free to N.r.m.a. Members

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1

For free distribution to its members, the N.R.M.A. has produced a 1937 edition of the association's handbook. The book, which is of…

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Railway Excursions in May Coronation Celebration and School Vacation

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 1

The Department of Railways has made extensive arrangements for excursion travel in connection with the celebration of the Coronation…

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