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Blue Mountains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

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New Deal Launched for Road Safety Accident Figures Have "Turned Corner"

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

In the first six months of the present financial year—from June to December last—there was a reduction of 13 per cent, in the number…

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Lawson Progress Association on the Warpath! "Roads and Footpaths Worst in State" President's Good Reply

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

Nine members of the newly-formed Lawson Progress Association were interviewed at the last meeting of the B.M. Shire…

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Early Morning Train for Workmen Again Advocated by B.M. Shire Council

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

The B.M. Shire Council revealed a tenacious desire to win a point with a higher authority at its meeting this week…

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That Overhead Bridge (To the Editor)

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

Sir,—At last meeting of Katoomba Council a request came forward from the Blue Mountains Shire Council for co-operation in…

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Strategic Roads New Route to the Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 6

Under the direction of the Public Works Department, cross-country roods are being constructed by relief labour…

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Deviation of Road Still Matter for Activity

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 6

The Springwood and District Development League is determined 10 do all within its power to prevent the deviation of the main road from…

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Bilpin-mt. Irvine—mt. Wilson Road Strategic Value As an Alternative Route

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 1

The Colo Shire Council, which refuses to contribute towards the maintenance of the Bllpin—Mt. Irviue-Mt. Wilson Road, has…

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Tarred Road Wentworth Falls Golf Links

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

The Wentworth Fails Urban Committee advised the B.M. Shire Council at its last meeting that the committee could not contribute to the…

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The Mountains As a Residential Centre Daily Train Travellers Wanted But More Consideration for Business People Imperative

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

The stringent rules forced upon shopkeepers of the Mountains for early closing hours are on a par with the lack of train facilities for Mountain residents…

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Current Topics Aerodrome Inspected

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 3

The Katoomba Rotary Club is conducting another of its interesting trips on Sunday, May 7. This trip will be for the children, and…

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Bridge Club Opens To-night

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

To-night, at "The Niagara," the "Shuna" Auxiliary Cheero Club will launch its new attraction—a bridge club…

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Railway Changes for Winter

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

The winter time-table for the N.S. Wales railways came into operation on Monday last. The 8.40 p.m. Forbes mail will…

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Sunday Morning Train To Mountains Shire Council v Railway Commissioners

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The Secretary for Railways advised the B.M. Shire Council at last meeting that a count of passengers travelling to the…

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