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Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

78 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 4 of 4

Scenic Road Move

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 4

Prior to the meeting of the Coastal Scenic Road League at Hardy's Bay, Messrs Tom Humphrey, P. S. Garland, and Montgomery, President…

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Work On Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 7

At yesterday's meeting of Erina Shire Council, Mr. A. C. Morris, Engineer, reported on the following maintenance work:…

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New Hawkesbury Railway Bridge May Have to Be Built, Says Official

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

That a new railway bridge over the Hawkesbury River to replace the 50 years old present structure may have to be built if the present bridge is ultimately found to be unsafe, is a reported statement in Sydney by Mr. W. H. Newman, Secretary…

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Baby in Arms Misses Being Injured Ten People Hurt in Triple Road Smash

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

The result, it is believed of dazzling headlights, two cars and a motor cycle were involved in a triple smash on the Pacific Highway close…

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Critic On Bridge (To the Editor)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 7

I noticed in a recent issue of your paper the countrywide interest and concern regarding the state of the Hawkesbury River Bridge. It was…

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The Rocky Road ... to Davistown Deputationists Ask For Essential Repairs

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 1

Members of a deputation representing the United Progress Associations of the southern end of the Shire pointed out to Erina Shire Council yesterday what they termed "the shocking state" of the Kincumber Road to Davistown and Saratoga…

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Child Dies on Train

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 3

Early on Monday morning while travelling with its mother, Mrs Dorothy Ellen Morberry. of Euangal Road, a baby 14 days old died on a…

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Fatal Motor Smash Hacked Out With Axes Man Dies at Hospital Gate

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 2

IN one of the most serious smashes on the Pacific Highway for some months, one man was killed and another badly injured, when a car…

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Eight Hurt in Road Smashes Three Accidents On Highway

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 1

On Saturday 13 people were involved in three accidents on the Pacific Highway south of Gosford, resulting in eight being hurt. The injured…

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Road Construction

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 10

In order to construct the waterfront road to Woy Woy, the Gosford Municipal Council foun! that they would have to out though small…

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Engine Runs Into Train Passengers Narrowly Escape

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 1

When an engine crashed onto the rear carriage of a stationary train at the Hawkesbury River station on Sunday afternoon, about 50 passengers in the carriage had narrow escapes from serious injury…

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"Run-hit" Motorist Visiting Cyclist Struck

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 2

While riding a push bike from Parramatta to The Entrance on Saturday, Myles Phelan, 26, of 27 Northcote Street, Auburn, was struck…

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Road Alignment

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 4

Mr. J. Brown wrote to Erina Shire Council regarding road alignment cutting through the centre of his clearing at Calga, and protesting…

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Pedestrians Badly Injured Accident on Road Near Ourimbah

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 1

A young couple was badly injured while returning from a dance at Ourimbah early on Sunday morning. The Brisbane Water District Ambulance conveyed the injured to Newcastle Hospital…

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Notices for Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 1

At Monday's meeting of the Erina Shire Council, a letter was received from The Entrance and Long Jetty District Progress Association again…

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"The Road To Reno" Comedy The Spice of Life

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 2

Comedy not only is the spice of life to Helen Broderick, but also is duck soup for her. The noted sad-eyed screen comedienne finds as…

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Mountain Road League

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 2

At a meeting of residents, held at Mangrove Mountain on Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to form a Road League…

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Mountain Road League

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 December 1938 · page 7

A further meeting of the Road League was held in the Mangrove Mountain Hall on December 21, when there was a good attendance…

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