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Railways, roads & transport, 1931

152 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 5 of 8

A Bridge Afternoon

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 13

At the Point Frederick residence of Mrs. R.RB. Mortimer on Wednesday afternoon, June 17, a most successful bridge party was held to raise funds to…

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Pilfering on the Railways

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 2

A case heard at the Gosford Court last week formed an example of what is becoming all too common--the pilfering of goods while in…

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Railway Chief Interviewed Regarding Woy Woy Railway Ramp

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 3

On Monday, June 15, a deputation of ratepayers and citizens of Woy Woy waited upon Mr. J. W. Cleary, Chief Commissioner for Railways, at Woy…

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Correspondents' Opinions East Gosford Road (To the Editor;)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 2

Sir,--As the contract, is let for the new road through East Gosford, is it too much to expect that the old road--and it looks its age--could be put into…

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Waterfront Road to Woy Woy Difficulties in the Way

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 6

At last Monday's meeting at the Erina Shire Council, Messrs. [?] Bower and Percy Murphy were [?] an interview regarding the proposal [?]…

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Motor Truck Registrations "Ford" Well in Front

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 3

Following are the 1930 registrations of new trucks in U.S.A., according to figures published by "Operation and Maintenance":--…

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The A.F.A. Movement Gosford District Executive Arrives at the Cross-roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1931 · page 9

At the A.F.A. District Council meeting held at Gosford last Friday night members discussed a number of matters which vitally affect the future…

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Shocking Railway Fatality Pettier Killed at Pt. Clare

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1931 · page 6

Shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday last a shocking fatality occurred on the railway line about 80 yards on the Sydney side of Point Clare station…

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Gosford Motor Accident £400 Damages Awarded in District Court Case Breen v. HANLEY

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1931 · page 9

On the evening of 31st August 1929, when Mr. John Breen, of Gosford, was walking along Mann Street, near the Packing House…

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Storm Damage on Roads Erina Shire Engineer Submits a Little List, Amounting to £2460,--Which Is Not All

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 10

Stating that he had not been able to make a complete survey of the whole of the Shire since the recent heavy rains, and that reports from the…

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Car-Motor Cycle Collision Cyclist Get £149 DAMAGES

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 2

In the District Court, Gosford, on July 7, before His Honor Judge Sheridan, and a jury, Sydney Armstrong. Butwall, laborer, of. Goaford, was…

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The Waterfront Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 3

Council Accepts Murphy Estate' s Offer of Land 28ft. Wide for Road At Koolewong. Following the offer made at the…

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Gosford Court News WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY. Before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M. Motor Traffic Cases

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 4

For failing to return a number plate of a motor ear, the registration of which had expired, John S. Halliday was fined 10-, together with 56 costs…

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Motors and Motoring When Storing Your Car

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 8

Various parts of the car deteriorate very rapidly when precautions are not taken as advised in the following notes:--…

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Killed on Railway Line Coroner's Inquest

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 10

The District Coroner, Mr. W. E. Kirkness, conducted an inquest at the Gosford Court House, on July 16, concerning the death of Joseph William…

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The Waterfront Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 9

Erina Shire Engineer estimates that section between Koolewong and Woy Woy Shire Boundary will cost £7,629…

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Erina Creek Bridge Closing the Lift Span

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 6

The Shire Engineer (Mr. A. Colin Morris), reported at last Monday's meeting of the Erina Shire Council: ''Department of Public Works…

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Woy Station Approach Council Offers to Purchase Land From Railway Commissioners

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Woy Woy Shire Council it was decided to make an offer to the Railway Commissioners to purchase the land at the entrance to…

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Notes for the Motorist Motor Certificate of Title

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 8

The N.R.M.A. announces that the conference called by the Government to consider the question of the registration of dealers in motor car parts…

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A GIider at Gosford Motorless Aeroplane

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 6

On Sunday next people of this district will be privileged to witness a demonstration of the new art of gliding--flying without…

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