Train Alterations
Among the alterations in train services which take effect on Monday next, are the following:— A new train "Central Western…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1941
26 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Another Fast Country Train
During the past few weeks the Commissioner for Railways has introduced fast day trains running between Sydney and Albury and Sydney and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Demand for Faster S.A.F. Train Service
A request has been made for a speedier train service between Katoomba and Lithgow Small Arms Factory. The railway authorities…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →R.a.a.f. Recruiting the Blue Train Due at Katoomba!
"The bull's-eye is Berlin!" That is a favorite catch-cry of the gallant R.A.F. It is also the goal of the Royal Australian Air Force…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Drove Through a Closed Road B.M. Shire Prosecutes Offender
When advised by Council's ganger that he would be prosecuted if he disregarded a "Road Closed" sign, Mr. G. Eaton, of Hazelbrook, is alleged to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Sight-seeing Trips Petrol Cuts Hits Local Firms Hard
At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night, Mr. Ken Cale, speaking as a motor tourist operator, emphasised the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Service for Lawson Not Satisfactory
Lawson residents are of the opinion that there are two trains from Sydney in the mornings which should not go go through non-stop. The first is the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Air Force Recruiting Train At Katoomba Response Much Less Than Anticipated
Twenty-six applications were received by officials of the R.A.A.F. train during its stay at Katoomba over the week-end. Ten applied…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Excursions in August
In addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel between any two stations wholly within the Tourist Area, there will be an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Changing Conditions V As It Affects the Motorist V
What with severe petrol rationing and the probable delay in transferring to institute [?] motorists are wondering about the future use of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The S.a.f. Train
Sir,—I read with interest in your current issue "Arms Workers' Train"; also the little poem below. Whilst agreeing that more comfort would be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Aerodrome Not Wanted by R.A.A.F.
The Minister for Air has advised the Blackheath Council the following, relative to the possibility of using the aerodrome for Air Defence purposes:…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Excursions For September
In addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel between any two stations within the Railway Tourist Area, there will be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →That Early Morning Train!
With regard to the Shire Council's "umpteenth" request for consideration to be given to the inclusion of an early morning train to Sydney in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The S.A.F. Train (To the Editor)
Sir,—Travelling by the Small Arms Factory train dally to Cooerwull, I was interested in correspondence appearing in your paper regarding…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Caves Express "Should not be 'through' Train."
The Blue Mountains Shire Council have received a letter of protest from the Wentworth Falls Golf Club asking Council to complain against the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Early Morning Train B.M. Shire Council's Proposal
The stereotyped reply that "the number of passengers travelling was very small, and there was not any justification for the running of a train to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Cheap Fares Railway Excursions for October
Residents of the Railway Tourist Area are informed that, in addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel in that area, there…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blackheath Council £500 Grant for Aerodrome
After persistently pursuing the Department of Public Works for assistance in keeping the aerodrome in condition, Council has received a grant of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Aerodrome Improvements
The grader is to be hired to the Public Works Department to carry out work at the Aerodrome. £500 is to be spent almost immediately on this work…
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