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Railways, roads & transport, 1924

212 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 10 of 11

Motor Notes. Preserving Leather Upholstery

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 15

The fastidious car-owner who desires to keep the leather upholstery of his car fresh, supple, and free from grease will find the following hint of service:…

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Mooney Route Approved. For Direct Northern Road. Shire President's Great Fight for Woy Woy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 4

A special meeting of Erina Shire Council was held on Monday to consider the great northern road. There were present Crs. C. J. Staples…

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"Them Motor Fellers."

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 14

Dad, back from the perils of a holiday in Sydney, was recounting some of his experience to Mum. "I must say some of them motor fellars is…

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Motor Notes. Starting Difficulties

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 14

A common cause of difficulty in starting a cold engine is too great a gap at the plug points. This should not be greater than the thickness of an…

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Rules of the Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 14

Those who would strive to make travelling safe are invited to subscribe to the following pledge:— 1. To be always ready for any…

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Sydney-Newcastle Road. Question in Parliament

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 8

On Wednesday last Mr Bennett asked the following question in the Assembly:—I desire to ask the Minister for Local Government whether he is aware…

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The Direct Road. Our Attitude Vindicated

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 7

The result of the Council meeting last week was the choosing, by an all-but unanimous vote, of the Mooney route. By that decision, the coming…

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Proposed Northern Road. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 8

Sir,—I have read the report of special meetings of the Erina Shire Council re Great Northern Road, appearing in your issue of November 20th. Would…

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Northern Road Route. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 4

Sir,—Allow me to congratulate the "Times," no less than the Council, upon the long delayed, but for that all the more welcome selection of a route…

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Motor Vehicle Tax. Concession to Farmers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 1

During the debate on the measure adjusting taxation on motor vehicles in the Assembly last week, Mr. Main (Cootamundra) moved the following…

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Motor Notes. Care of the Electrical System

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 14

The electrical system is usually the most neglected part of the car, consequently one which often gives trouble; yet if these few hints are carried out…

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Sleeper Supplies For Railways. District Sleeper-getters Unfairly Treated. Mr. O'Hearn Moves Adjournment of House

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 7

In Parliament recently Mr. W. F. O'Hearn moved the adjournment of the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent public importance, viz…

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Sydney-Newcastle Road. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 3

Sir,— With reference to the best route of the proposed Northern Road connecting the abovementioned cities, the question involved is the shortest…

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Five Roads. Routes to the Hawkesbury. Peat's Ferry Proposal

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 2

Five roads lead to the Hawkesbury River. Four of them are open to the horseman, the motor-man, or the enthusiast who feels inclined to do some…

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Motor Collision. Mangrove Mt. Resident Injured

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 1

A telegram from Windsor on Monday stated: — At about 10 o'clock this morning a head-on collision occurred between a motor cycle and a motor car…

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Motor Mishap

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 13

A Republic motor lorry, driven by Mr S. B. Littlefield (Gosf ord) went over the embankment between Ourimbah School of Arts, and the billiard saloon…

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Railway Staff

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 2

Most of the regular personnel of Gosford railway station is just now conspicuous by its absence; and the relief staff have it. S.M. Layton, at the…

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Motor Notes. Ford in Australia. No Fall in Prices Yet

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 14

There is much speculation as to just how soon the Ford Company of Canada will begin operations in Australia, and the effect it will have upon Ford prices…

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Graham Brothers' Motor Truck

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 14

Standardised Motors, Limited, are in receipt of advices from their principals, Messrs Dodge Brothers, Inc., automobile manufacturers, Detroit…

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Police Court. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M., and Mr. H. Wilcox, J.P. Motor Cases

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 10

Police v. Fred A. G. White, charge of driving an unregistered motor cycle, in Gosford. Defendant pleaded guilty. Constable Pickering said he saw…

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