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Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

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

Railway Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1924 · page 6

The Railway Department is moving again with the suggestion it forwarded some time ago to abolish three level crossings between Lisarow and…

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An Additional Train

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1924 · page 8

The Railway Department announces that an additional train has been tabled to leave Sydney for Gosford on Fridays at 2.15 p.m., stopping to set down where…

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Wyong. Newcastle-sydney Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1924 · page 13

Public opinion here is strongly in favor of the action of the Shire Council re the Peat's Ferry route. One of the main considerations is the selection…

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Sydney-Newcastle Road. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1924 · page 1

Sir,—I applaud the action of Councillor Staples and am astounded at the attitude taken by the Councillors representing Gosford and Wyong, as I…

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Police Court. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M., aud Mr. H. Wilcox, J.P. Motors Without Lights

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1924 · page 5

Police v. Philip Railton, charge of driving a motor vehicle without a tail light. Defendant pleaded guilty. Senior Constable Jenkins said he…

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Woy. Ratepayers' Association. Direct Road Discussed. Sunday Labor — Electric Light — Straying Stock

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1924 · page 16

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Brisbane Water Ratepayers and Citizens' Association, held at Woy Woy Cinema Hall…

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District Motor Runs. No. 2.—Gosford to Ocean Beach, Woy Woy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1924 · page 3

As many local car owners and visitors will be on the look-out for suitable runs for the holidays, we propose this and next issue to give information…

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Motor Bus Service

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1924 · page 6

Mr. F. Van-Hemelryck has in circulation a new time-table for his service running from Ourimbah, which has proved such a convenience. Beside…

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Motor-bike Speeders

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1924 · page 6

A local lad who recently bought a motor-bike had a bad smash on a trip to Gosford on Saturday. He was rather badly scraped and bruised about…

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Motor Notes. an Overland Record

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 14

When a man sets out with the express intention of doing a certain distance on a given number of gallons of petrol, and on a wager, too—he must…

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New Reservoir for Railway

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 8

We are informed that the Railway Commissioners are making provision for a largely increased water supply at Gosford. They are starting work…

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New Motor Taxes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 8

The new rates for motor taxes and licenses come into force on January 1. Motorists whose licenses and registrations fall due this month may renew…

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