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Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Road Sign-boards. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 13

Sir,—I notice in your columns that the Shire Engineer treats the above as "urgent." No doubt this is as it should be, but it is also "urgent" that…

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Gosford to Killcare. Wonderful Scenic Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 15

When I accepted Councillor Humphrey's invitation to inspect the route of the proposed Killcare Road, I expected to see something beautiful, but…

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Young's Dog Trap Road. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 13

Sir,—Re the controversy over "Young's Road." I would like to say that my previous letter should .have read, "Mr. Wilmott knows this, as he…

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A Five Days' Motor Trip

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

Leaving The Entrance on Sunday at 6.30 a.m., a party of six proceeded via Gosford; stopping for lunch in a shady spot by the roadside at Mangrove…

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Australia's Motor Cars

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

It is doubtful if any country in the world has exceeded. Australia in the number of cars bought in proportion to population during the past three years…

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Motoring Notes Leaks and the Water Pump

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

One very usual source of leakage in the circulation system of the car is at the water pump in those models which are fitted with such an adjunct to the…

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Railway Time-table

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 16

Several alterations to the railway time-table have been announced to commence on Saturday, February 13th. The 1.5 p.m. train Sydney to…

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Motor Wheels and Brakes. It Pays to Give Them Attention

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 12

Unduly rapid wear of tyres is in almost every case traceable to an error in wheel alignment. In very glaring cases the normal mileage of a tyre may…

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That Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 8

Erina Shire Council again on Monday discussed the pros and cons of a bridge across the lake at Terrigal, and Cr. McGee found considerable support…

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Motor Cycle Spill

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 8

Mr. A. Sinclair and Miss D. McPherson were riding a motor cycle and sidecar which got out of control on the (west) overhead railway, bridge on…

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Motoring Items. Morris Roadless Truck. Built Fob Empire Development. Great Non-stop Run

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 18

Among recent developments in the; commercial vehicle world, is the introduction of the Morris roadless truck. This truck is primarily the standard…

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Ourimbah News. (Concluded from Ourimbah page.) Dog Trap Road. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 4

Sir,—Will you kindly insert the following re the Dog Trap Road. The main road from Scott & Jolly's mill joined the Maitland Road about 150…

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Motoring Memos. Improper Valve Timing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 3

An improper timing of the valves simply, means that the cam either lifts a valve or allows it to close at a moment which is unpropitious either with…

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Water-bound Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 15

Advocating the construction of local roadways in water-bound macadam, Engineer Graham stated that they would cost from, 10 per cent, to 12 per cent…

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Dad's Good Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 15

Mr. T. O. Morland, in addressing shareholders of the North Shore Gas Company, of which he is chairman, said that during his recent visit to…

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Ourimbah Creek. the Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6

The drought is taking a heavy toll of the roads. This will be more noticeable after, a good fall of rain (when we get it). Too much dry weather is…

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Terrigal Lake Traffic Bridge. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6

Sir,—I note with great satisfaction (vide your report in last issue of meeting at Terrigal), that the matter of a traffic bridge across the Lake at…

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Thrilling Trials on Gobi Desert. Explober's Own Account Gives Dodge Brothers Motor Oars Credit for Remarkable Exploits. Says They Will Be The "Covered Waggons of the Desert," Only Car Capable of Such Performance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 14

The motor car will be the "covered waggon" of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, the most extensive undeveloped and unexplored region now left in the…

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Motor Taxation. Amending Bill Passed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 17

The Motor Taxation Amendment Bill, which provides for the reduction of taxation on farm tractors, and also abolishes the taxation on road-making…

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Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 16

Residents of Booker Bay and Ettalong are again complaining of the state of the roads. Borne are impassable, while others which are much used, are…

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