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Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

199 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 6 of 10

Sensational New Oakland Eight. Sets New Standards of Motoring

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1930 · page 15

New peaks of power, speed and acceleration are features of the sensational New Oakland Eight now introduced to Australia by General Motors (Aust.)…

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More Business for Railways

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1930 · page 8

The effect of the practice (sprung as a surprise, as far as this district is concerned, in the new time table), of stopping the Inter-City Express in the…

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Lines to a Motorist

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1930 · page 5

If you can drive through crowds and never falter, And miss pedestrians by an inch or two;…

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Fruit on Railways Sales by Packing House

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1930 · page 3

At the annual meeting of share-holders in Gosford Packing House, a letter was read from Mr. P. Sydney Hunt, General Manager, N.S.W. R.R…

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Correspondents' Opinions Not Necessarily Ours. Road Rates But No Roads (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 16

Sir,—Concerning that reply to the deputation's statement, I hate to come into this quarrel at this stage, but it appears to me that several Councillors…

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Motors and Motoring STOP! Deceleration Before Acceleration

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 3

In how many yards can you stop—from 30, 40, 50 m.p.h.? This knowledge may some day save, you from an unpleasant crash with perhaps even…

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Train Service From Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 8

Mr. J. F. Hicks has received from the Railway Commissioners a reply to the petition forwarded by him, that the express (Wallangarra to Sydney)…

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Newcastle to Sydney Motor Service

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 2

Two outstanding firms in passenger motor transportation, viz., the New England Motor Company and Day's Motor Tourist Services Ltd., are now…

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Motors and Motoring High Compression Engine. Revolutionised American Practice

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 3

It is curious to reflect that the action of the Chancellor of the Exchequer of Great Britain, in placing a horsepower tax on motor cars many years…

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Terrigal Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 8

At several stages during last Council meeting, Cr. Paul urged that attention be given to defective portions of Terrigal Road—notably the very…

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Relief Road Works DOORALONG, £2000

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 6

The announcement that £2000 had been made available through the Main Roads Board, for the road at Dooralong, out of the allocation, for…

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Motors and Motoring Greater Speed and Power. New Sleeve-Valve Engine

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 14

The Willy Knight Great Six viewed from any angle presents a striking picture and is totally different in appearance from any car previously built by…

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Hawkesbury Bridge Herald Points Need

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1930 · page 2

At the conclusion of an article describing the new State Highway between Sydney and Newcastle, and the saving in time and…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge Close-up of Big Job

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1930 · page 11

At the end of next year, Australians will be walking and moting and electric-training across of the most wonderful bridges…

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Motors and Motoring Stepping on the Gas

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1930 · page 16

One of the main causes of motor accidents is careless driving. The N.R.M. A. Safety Department is positive on that point. The regulation of traffic…

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General Motors Head Reviews Motor Situation

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1930 · page 16

Interviewed, Mr. A. N. Lawrence, Managing Director of General Motors Australia, said:— "I am not at all concerned about…

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Motor Vehicles in Australia

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1930 · page 16

The latest available figures relative to motor vehicles in Australia have been issued by the N.R.M.A., which places the total at nearly 650,000 as at…

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Cleaning-up Railway Reserve

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1930 · page 8

There has been some comment by those who are toth to see grateful foliage cut away, on tree removal at Gosford railway station. Mr. Morris, Shire…

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Road Celebrations Committee

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

A finalising meeting of the Road Opening Celebrations Committee was held at Mr. C. K. Adrian's office, Gosford, on Friday; constructional and…

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"Road for Producers."

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 7

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. Bruxner, greatly impressed the Farmers and Settlers' Conference with a recital of the vast work…

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