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Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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Our Train Service

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 16

Mr. H. G. Parry, hon. sec. Parents & Citizens' Association, has received the following letter from the Railway Commissioner's Office, dated 3rd…

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Gosford Train Service

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 8

The following letter, received by Mr. Edden, M L A., has been forwarded to the Shire Council:— Office of the Chief Commissioner,…

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Liquor at Railway Stations. For Passengers Only

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 8

A case of considerable importance under the liquor laws was heard at Albury Police Court on Tuesday, when Henry Carter, a cabman, was charged…

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Fruit Train Late

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 8

The northern fruit train, which was timed to arrive at Darling Harbor at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, did not put in an appearance until nearly midday, and…

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Gosford Train Service. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 8

Sir,—The reply published in your last issue from the Railway Commissioners to the above shows they have very little if any argument…

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Facts and Fancies. Asphalt Road-making

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 2

Strange as it may seem, the asphalt with which so many roads are paved was found by accident. Many years ago, in Switzerland, natural rock…

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Railway Changes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 4

Mr. A. Lesmond, relieving stationmaster at Gosford, has been transferred to Wallerawang, and will be succeeded by our old friend, Mr. Denny Doran,…

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Soldiers' Railway Fares

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 3

Mr. Kearsley, M.L.A., was informed by the Premier that some time ago the State Government suggested that soldiers should be allowed to travel…

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Motor Hogs. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 14

Sir,—While driving along the road the other day I met a motor car coming from an opposite direction. It was travelling at a fast pace, and as…

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Motor Hog. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 8

Sir,—I can sympathise with your correspondent, "Orchardist," in his treatment by the motor hog. Some time ago a quiet buggy horse of mine…

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A Wounded Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 12

Last week a northern exchange was said to be original for describing the weather up that way as "colossal." But the bun for originality must be…

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Those Wounded Roads. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 8

Sir,—A horse! A horse ! My kingdom for a horse! Some price and maybe some horse, but quality (or novelty) demands it. What…

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Railway Restrictions on Pig and Poultry Feed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 12

Many poultry farmers in Brisbane Water district have found out that although able to buy wheat for fowls, the Newcastle merchants have been…

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Gosford Train Service

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 3

Mr. H. G. Parry, Hon. Secretary Parents and Citizens' Association, is in receipt of the following official communication:—Chief Secretary,…

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Foreigner Minds Hawkesbury Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 12

A Swiss named Albert Weitlisbach was fined 10s and costs at the Hornsby Police Court for having failed to register as an alien. It was stated by…

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Sydney Gosford - Newcastle Train Service. Deputation to Commissioners

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 6

A deputation representing various bodies in Newcastle and district and Erina Shire, which was introduced to the Railway Commissioners on…

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Primitive Railway Facilities

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 8

An instance of the want of foresight shown by the Railway Commissioners, or those entrusted with the supervision of local railway facilities,…

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Photographer's Experience. at Hawkesbury Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 13

Whether unaware of the anti-photographing regulations or not, a passenger by one of the mail trains the other morning caused a mild…

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Gosford to Sydney By Road. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 3

Sir,—Re the above, will you kindly allow me a small space in your excellent publication. I suppose there is no subject which has caused in your…

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Gosford to Sydney by Road. How to Get Rich Quick. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 15

Sir,—It seems a thousand pities (to use his own words) that " Visitor," who wrote on the former subject in last issue, did not supply his name…

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