Tar-gravelled Roads
An experiment of tar painting a gravel surface road has been tried with success by the Wagga Municipal Council. Hitherto the practice has been…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1923
149 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 1 of 8
The Newcastle Road
It is good news to know that our Shire Engineer has picked on the right places for the expenditure of this year's main road grant, namely, on the Wyong…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bail and Tram Fares
A report that the Railway Commissioners suggested a reduction of fares in October last, only to have it vetoed by the Government, caused considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Yarramalong Railway
Growing interest is manifest in the above proposal and althoug we don't hear the train rolling up the valley, We may Hear the constant rumble of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring Thrill. Narrow Escape From Train. SCONE
While returning home per motor, Mr. C. Brooks, stock inspector, Mrs Brooks, Mrs. I. F. Campbell, and her two children, had a sensational experience at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Road or Punt—or Both?
The agitation for a vehicular punt from Woy Woy to Veteran Hall is being vigorously revived; and it is understood that the matter will be…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Lowe[?] Railway Fares and Freights. Local Members to Take Action
The long-delayed reduction of fares and freights, which formed part of the Government's election promises, was referred to by Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A.,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Railway Charges—belief for Farmers
The Railway Commissioners, in response to representations by farmers and primary producers, have decided that carts, drays, waggons, and others…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Martin's Creek-gosford Railway
Mr. W. Cameron, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Public Works Department:—"Following upon a question asked the Minister in the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Wyee Road. To the Editor
Sir,—Would you please allow me a little space to remind Erina Shire Council (seeing that the road estimates will now be under consideration) of their…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →A Mother's Tramp
With six children from 14 years of age downwards, a sturdy bush wife arrived in Graf ton recently with the intention of giving the youngsters a…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Gosford Railway Station
The following letter has been received by the Secretary of the Gosford Town Improvement Association:—Office of the Railway Commissioners,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →The Question of Good Roads
The increase of motor traffic had impressed upon citizens of the United States the need for good roads as an essential for the development of the…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Erina Shire. Maintenance and Repairs of Roads, &c
The following report on the a[?] subject, furnished by the Shire Engineer, Mr. C. J. Fenton, was, at last meeting of the Council, referred to a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Woy. Burglary on Blackwall Road
The residence on Blackwall Road, of Mr. F. H. Thrift, of the Woy Woy Cinema, was entered on Sunday evening by thieves, who stole cash totalling…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →New Motor Bus Service
The arrival in a long-established town of men of capacity often brings that occasional infusion of new blood which stimulates progress. Mr. A. M…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Erina Shire Roads. To the Editor
Sir,—It is interesting to read in the "Times" the various exponents on the conditions of the so-called roads of our Shire, Erina. No. 1. The Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Kincumber and Avoca Roads. To the Editor
Sir,—Now that the newly-elected Shire Council is endeavoring to justify its existence, I would like to draw attention to the absolute necessity of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Woy News Fire in Railway Street
A six-roomed weatherboard cottage in Railway Street, "Woy Woy, was totally destroyed by fire at three o'clock on Wednesday morning. The building…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Dora Creek Bridge
While at Newcastle Show Messrs Bennett and O 'Hearn, M's.L.A., brought under the notice of the Acting-Premier and Chief Secretary (Mr. Oakes), the…
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