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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Bridge Notes Now for No-trumps

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 8

In No-Trumps, you try and establish and bring home your long suit. The declarer has no long suit in his own hand, or he would have made that suit…

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Railway Station Figures

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 6

At the Gosford Railway Station during the month of December, 5363 tickets were issued, the coaching revenue amounted to £1117 12s 11d., the goods…

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Oranges and the Railway. (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 11

Sir,—Mr. Kingston's somewhat flagrant attempt to adopt the proposals of the Lisarow Fruitgrowers' Association as his own, calls for some comment…

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Motors & Motoring Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Ford V8

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 13

The following is reprinted from the English journal, "Tie Field":— If any motorist, no matter however experienced he may be, does not get…

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Bridge Notes Trump Play

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 8

A trump declaration is a stronger hand than a No-trump. In opposition, get your high cards in early and make tricks, for if you hold on to Aces and…

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Cyclist Injured Collides with Motor Lorry

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

On Wednesday of last week Mr. Cecil Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Taylor, of Ourimbah, was cycling from Sydney to Ourimbah, to visit his…

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Motor Beauty at Bondi

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 14

Sydney will have an opportunity of seeing some beautiful cars on the Marine Drive at Bondi, on Saturday afternoon, March 10, when the N.R.M.A. is…

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Motors & Motoring News and Notes by the N.R.M.A. the Well-base Rim. How to Handle It

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 14

"I should like to pass on to fellow members a little tip that would assist many," says a writer in 'Open Road,' "how to take off and put on a…

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Oranges and the Railways. (To the Editor)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 4

Sir,—After reading Mr. Hill's reply to my last letter, re the M.I.A. and this district, I ought to feel quashed, flattened out, humiliated, sat on, &c.,…

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Trolley Bus Will Help Motorists

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 14

"Having studied the trolley buses now operating on our streets, I have no hesitation in saying that these vehicles should prove a valuable aid…

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Bridge Notes FINESSING

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 8

How to finesse, when and where not to finesse, how to weigh the chances against a finesse, if it comes off is the reward worth it, against the risk of…

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Our Members' Work Rates Expenditure on Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 9

The following letter has been forwarded us by the Hon. R. B. Walker, M.L.A.:—Dear Mr. Walker,—With reference…

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Motorists and Petrol Tax

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 11

Thousands of windscreen stickers of a uniform design are being distributed to the principal motoring organisations throughout Australia by the…

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Band Rotunda Addition to Railway Reserve

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 6

At the meeting on Monday of the Erina Shire Council, Mr. Fletcher tabled the proposed specifications of a band rotunda which it is intended to…

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Motors & Motoring News and Notes by the N.R.M.A. More Cars in Australia

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 11

Better times are reflected in the increased number of motor vehicle registrations in the Commonwealth as at December 31, 1933, according to the…

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Bridge Notes FINESSING

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 3

Now when to finesse. Many a slam is made by a fortunate finesse or so, and many a game lost and contract defeated by an unfortunate one…

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Clear the Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 6

Above the strident voices of the traffic, an insistent voice of different calibre is often heard asking urgently for the right of way…

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Motors & Motoring News and Notes by the N.R.M.A. Independent Springing. a Tribute to Mr. Ford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 10

Many large motor manufacturers are advertising the independent system of spring suspension, as being something new and a feature to be included in…

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Daimler and the Motor Car

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 10

The 50th anniversary of the patent issued for an air-cooled petrol motor with spark ignition is being celebrated at Stuttgart, in Wurtemberg,…

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A Railway Cruise for the Easter Holidays

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 13

If you want to see the land you live in—a lot of it—for a minimum of expense, the opportunity is offered you at Easter, when the Railway Department…

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