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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

199 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 4 of 10

The Land of the Motor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 8

Up-to-date figures compiled by the N.R.M.A. show that California is the most densely motor-populated territory in the world. Over 2,000,000…

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Easter Motor Traffic

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 8

According to the experience of the N.R.M.A., motor traffic over the Easter holidays was unusually heavy. The number of tourists calling on the…

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Motors and Motoring Tail Lights on Motor Vehicles

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 12

The President (Mr. J. C. Watson) and Secretary (Mr. H. J. Johnson), of the N.R.M.A. have waited on the Superintendent of Traffic (Supt…

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Road Opening and Sunday Picnic (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 8

Sir,—In your last issue appeared a letter from the Rector of this Parish, the Rev. A. E. Saxon, objecting to the proposed Sunday picnic in…

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Centre of Continent Railway Tours

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 10

An announcement has been made, on behalf of the Australian Railways Commissioners, that during June, July and August this year a series of tours…

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A Motor Medley

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 15

MERCEDES was an AUBURN-haired CHALMER, of HISPANO-SUIZA extraction, with beautiful paint work and a chassis built for speed. Born in…

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Motor Mishap

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 13

Adversity dogged the path of Mr. George Prew, who after travelling all the way from Inverell, had the misfortune to meet with an accident while…

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Swansea Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 11

Reference to the necessity of either widening or providing a footway on the Swansea Bridge, in view of the ever-increasing traffic over the…

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Bouquet for Railway Men

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 11

An International Trade representative in N.S.W. has sent a letter to the Chief Railway Commissioner acquainting him of the fact that,…

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Road Works for Unemployed?

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 13

At Monday's meeting, Cr. Pinkstone suggested that Erina Shire Council should make application for some of the Government money for…

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Waterfront Road Aid of Unemployed Money' Sought

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 8

After Erina Shire Council meeting on Monday, an inspection of routes for the waterfront road from Gosford through Point Clare and Tascott to…

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Official Road Opening Celebrations Committee. Date Suggested—Saturday, 28th June

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 8

A meeting was held at Hill's Chambers, Gosford, on Monday night. Cr. Taylor (Shire President) was in the chair, and others present were Cr…

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When Can We Use New Road Board Says End of May

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 6

Despite city press reiteration of May 24 as the date on which the new State Highway will be available, the Main Roads Board's official intimation…

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Motors and Motoring More Wealth for Australia. 20,000 Australians in Six States Help to Produce and Service Famous Group of Cars

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 16

The rapid progress of the motor industry in Australia is shown clearly when it is realised that one Company alone—General Motors (Australia)…

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Railway Defaulters

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 2

Railway Dept. Inspector A. H. Case v. Wm. E. Charter, charge of travelling between Gosford and Point Clare on 10.4.30 without paying fare…

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Railways Selling Oranges

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 12

The F.G.F. campaign with the rail ways tp increase consumption of coastal and I.A. fruit was discussed at a dinner in Sydney R.R.R. on Tuesday…

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Motors and Motoring Making' Motors Mind. Helpful Hints for the Motorists Who Wants to Get the Most Service and Enjoyment Out of His Motor Car

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 15

By Mr. J. J. Welker, Service Manager, Sydney Plant, General Motors (Australia) Pty. Ltd.:— Careful drivers will avoid sudden…

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Both Legs Gut Off Railway Fatality

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 8

Shortly after 7 on Saturday night, a shocking railway fatality occurred at Hawkesbury River station. Bert Willis Cole, aged 27, left his home…

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A Permanent Road New Process Giving Solid, Heavy-Traffic-Proof Slab at Much Reduced Cost Explained to Erina Shire Council by Engineer Hinder

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 6

Imagine a heavy road roller thudding over purposely placed rocks, down on to a slab of roadway UNSUPPORTED from below—and…

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Cabins and Motorists "Central Camp" Inspected

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 3

Some people find a certain amount of romance and adventure in pitching camp at odd places when motoring, and "doing everything" for…

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