Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

33 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 1 of 2

Motor Accident Statements

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 6

At a meeting of the N.R.M.A. Council, the Association's solicitors called attention to the practice of police obtaining statements from motorists…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

First Aid for Motorists

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 14

An advanced course in first aid—the Home Nursing Course of St. John Ambulance, will be commenced at N.R.M.A. House, on Tuesday. August…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Motoring Lunacy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 11

Despite the rigorous safety campaign being conducted in New South Wales, examples of sheer motoring lunacy are still prevalent, says the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Dangerous Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 6

The bridge over the railway line in Donnison Street is set at an awkward angle. Traffic going north has to turn sharply to the right on to the bridge,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Avoca Beach Notes Improvements to Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

There was a very fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the Progress Association at Avocs House on Thursday night. Another new member. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Going To Dogs Motorists Escape

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 8

While motoring to the Gosford greyhound meeting from Sydney on Tuesday evening, two young men were fortunate to escape serious injury when…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Defending the Motorist

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 9

Referring to the proposal to form a Traffic Defence League, to give legal assistance to drivers who have reasonable grounds for defending a…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Straying Stock Peril Cows By Punt Bridge

Man on the Land · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 7

In view of the absolutely necessary drive to be made on straying stock in this district, it is interesting to note from statistics made available…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Patonga Road Row Deputation Unlikely

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 8

Vexed question in Woy Woy Shire, the new road to Patonga is the subject of a letter to Mr. R. B. Walker, from the Secretary to the Minister for…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Safe Roads War On Stray Stock 58 In Single Morning

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 16

Following his appointment by Mr. B. C. Hughes, the Administrator, to cope with the grave peril to life caused by straying stock on the main roads,…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Road Safety Administrator to Help

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 7

Following a communication from the N.S.W. Police Safety Campaign Committee asking for help in bringing before the public the necessity for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

A Motoring Holiday

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 6

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones have returned after spending a most enjoyable holiday motoring in the western districts. Places visited included…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

More Railway Excursions

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 11

A reminder that the holiday season is with us again comes from the Department of Railways in the shape of the announcement of cheap excursions…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Railway Bridge Improvement

Man on the Land · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 1

Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., has been advised by the Department of Main Roads, in connection with the bridge over the railway at Gosford…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Entrance Motor Cyclist Killed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 6

Kenneth Serge William Minton, 16, of Second Street, Ashfield, was killed instantly, and Mrs. C. Black, of Lisarow, was badly lacerated on the head…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Improving Railway Bridge

Man on the Land · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 3

At the meeting of the High School P. and C. Association, the President. Mr. A. B. Jarvis, stated that he had been told by Mr. Hughes, the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Accidental Death Speedy Motor Cycle

Man on the Land · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 1

At the Police Station, The Entrance, on Friday, Mr. W. E. Kirkness, the Coroner, held an inquiry into the death of Kenneth Fuge William Minton, 16,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Flag Bridge Afternoon

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 8

Mrs. H. G. White's pretty home at the Narara Nursery was the scene of a flag bridge afternoon yesterday in aid of the flower stall at the C.W.A…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lisarow Railway Crossing

Man on the Land · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 7

Secretary for Railway advises Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., regarding the railway crossing at Lisarow, that with a view to affecting an improvement,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death Missed Truck on Railway Line

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 8

For the second occasion within two years Cecil Morris, 27, carrier, of Ourimbah, cheated death at the railway siding at Niagara Park, on Tuesday…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →