Motorists Have Day Out
Several motorists appeared at the Katoomba Police Court on 16/1/46 for offences of exceeding the speed limit, parking, etc and fines were imposed…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1946
22 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Public Meeting Tonight Aerodrome to Be Discussed
A public meeting, called by Mayor John King at the request of a number of citizens, will be held in the Council Chambers tonight to discuss…
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The meeting on Friday last in the Blackheath Council Chambers called by the Mayor (Aid. J. R. W. King) at the request of a number of citizens…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Megalong Valley Road
On Wednesday of last week, Engineer Binns, of the Department of Main Roads, carried out an inspection of the proposed developmental road to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Girl Killed on Railway Line
The young girl, whose decapitated body was found by an engine driver on the railway line near Medlow Bath, has been identified as Mary…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Views of Our Readers Blackheath Aerodrome
Sir,—Reading your report of the aerodrome meeting, which failed to reveal salient points raised, residents would gain the impression there was a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council Asked to Give Attention to Megalong Glen Road
Megalong Road was described at the last meeting of the Blackheath Council as a "goat track," and a dangerous one at that. A strong deputation of Megalong…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →An American Motor Camp For Blackheath
Plans for a motor camp comprising American style log cabins were submitted to Blackheath Council at its last meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Doodlebug" Flying Bomb on Railway Square
In connection with the Security Loan, which has now opened, a Flying Bomb will be on show in Railway Square on Wednesday, 27th March,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Registration of Motor Vehicles
The registration of motor vehicles, issue of drivers licenses, and petrol at Katoomba is to be taken over by a representative of the Department of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Greatest Ford Range in Motor History Is Coming
The Authorised Ford Dealers, The National Garage and Service Station, Katoomba, advise that new Ford vehicles for every passenger and transport…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cyclist Injured on Mt. Victoria Pass
A large rock placed on the road to hold a car which had stopped on the Mt. Victoria Pass was responsible for Marcus W. Shortus, aged 30, of 30…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Maintenance
The task of maintaining over 8,000 miles of railway track throughout New South Wales is one of considerable magnitude, and the Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Died in Railway Camp
A man was found dead in a railway camp at Katoomba at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday last. His name is Percy Holloway, 45, of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Cycle and Push Bike Collide
A head-on collision at 6 a.m. on Monday between a motor cycle with pillion, rider and a push bike on the Bathurst Road, Medlow Bath,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Motor Tourist Booking Office
At the recent meeting of the County Council, the Chairman reported that he and the County Clerk had discussed with representatives of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Royal Party Lands on the Blackheath Aerodrome
Lithgow received its first Royal visit under its new city status on Friday last, when their Royal Highnesses, the Governor-General, the Duke of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Railway Quiz" Commissioner Supplies the Answers
The Department of Railways has issued a 56 page illustrated booklet entitled "Railway Quiz" which sets out, in non-technical language, a wide…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kerbside Pumps on Main Roads
The Department of Main Roads has the necessary power to enforce compliance with its requirements, and if it requires kerbside pumps to be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Plans for Bridge Being "Expedited."
IT is the proud boast of our oldest inhabitant, while leaning on his crutch, that he can remember when the proposal was first made to bridge…
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