Hazelbrook Bridge
The Department of Railways has asked the B.M. Shire Council to have the Urban Committee at Hazelbrook indicate the nature of…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1939
73 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 4
Emu Plains Road
The Emu Plains Progress Association has asked the B.M. Shire Council to approach the Minister for Works and Local Government…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mt. Irvinebilpin Road
Mr. J. Jackson, M.L.A., has forwarded a letter to the B.M. Shire Council from the Minister for Works and Local Government, approving of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cyclist's Severe Injuries
A young man came into the Ambulance Station at Katoomba on Tuesday night to be treated for Severe abrasions to both legs, both…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queensland Roads Improved
Important road construction and improvement work is proceeding in Queensland, according to advice received by the N.R.M.A. The road…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Maintenance in Shire
It was revealed in the B.M. Shire Clerk's estimates for 1939 presented' to council that the amount required to be annually set aside in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£87 for Megalong Road Cause for Protest
The amount of £87148 is estimated to be the contribution to Blackheath Council from the B.M. Shire for 1939, towards…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Town "Booster" Scenic Railway Plays Its Part
It has often been remarked that Katoomba cannot have too many attractions. Every, additional one brings its quota of visitors to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Co-operation Needed Railway Department and Department of Main Roads Example on New England Highway
An outstanding example of the failure of the Railway Department to. co- operate with the Department of Main Roads…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Main Road Business Loss If Diverted
A matter of general interest was discussed at the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council, when the question of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →B.m. Shire Council. Summary Jurisdiction for Road Hogs Fines All Round !
That all cars which come into collision should be the subject of summary jurisdiction by the local police, and fines…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hit-run Motorist Gets "Conscience."
A sequel to the incident considered to be a hoax by Ambulance authorities at Katoomba on Friday last was provided by a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bulgaria Builds Motor Roads
Great efforts are being made to extend motoring in Bulgaria by building a network of new roads. At present there are only 4,500…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Lesson in Road "Repairing" (To the Editor)
Sir,--I think it is a matter for the general public to be enlightened as to the Katoomba Council's method of "repairing" roadways…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Fish Train
Complaint as to the type of carriage on the second division of the Fish Train (called the "Chips" by Springwood and Lower Mountains…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rule of Road in Europe
On and after May 1, 1939, Czechoslovak traffic, must keep to the right instead of to the left. The only European countries now…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Boy Injured Whilst Riding on Motor Lorry
Whilst riding on the back of a lorry which was proceeding down Waratah Street, Katoomba, a 12-year-old boy, Frederick Rogers,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Belgian Motorist Honoured Motored From One End of South America to the Other
The National Trophy of Sports Merit--Belgium's premier sporting award--has been made to M. Hubert Carton de Wiart, for motoring…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sunday Train Popular
The Sunday morning train from Mount Victoria to the city is increasing in popularity. The train leaves Mt. Victoria at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mount Victoria News Railway Jottings
Mr. Bert Taylor, in charge of the loco depot at the Mount for the, past 17 years, has been transferred to Hornsby as car and wagon…
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