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Central Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

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Bridge toll may go soon

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 4

The toll on the Hawkesbury River bridge would probably be lifted at the end of this month…

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Man, wife hurt in road smash

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 5

On Thursday evening at Mooney, where many accidents happened, Dr Ronald Vickery. 26, of Sydney,…

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Moves to Stop Train

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 1

For nearly six months local individuals and organisations have been making efforts to have…

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'Mule Train' in Mann St

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 1

Mann Street spectators were treated to a novel sight on Wednesday when a "mule train" ambled…

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Motor Yacht Club Dances at Terrigal

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 2

First of the regular weekly Wednesday night dances arranged by the Brisbane Water Motor…

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Thrills Expected in Sunday's Motor Yacht Club Heats

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 9

Exciting racing is expected in three five-lap heats to be run by the Brisbane Water Motor Yacht Club on Sunday to decide the R. E. Bailey Memorial Club Championship…

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Last-minute Move Planned to Stop Royal Train

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 1

Gosford will make a last minute attempt to have the Royal train stopped for three minutes at Grahame Park on…

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Killcare's "Hint" on Bad Roads

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 8

Residents of Killcare have reported that many complaints were made over the holiday period…

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Royal Train Deputation Next Week

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 7

The Member for Gosford (Mr H. E. Jackson) said today he had communicated with the director of the…

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Electrocution of Pmg Linesman on Empire Bay Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

A 36-years-old PMG linesman was electrocuted soon after midday yesterday, while working on the Empire Bay Road near the Bensville turnoff…

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Cr J. Brown New Motor Yacht Head

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

Gosford Shire President (Cr J. A. Brown) was elected unopposed as president of the Brisbane Water…

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Magistrate Inspects Road Bridge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 4

Gosford Petty Sessions was adjourned on Friday while the magistrate (Mr C. W. English) inspected…

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Today's Bid on Royal Train Mission in city for stoppage

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

Gosford history is being made today by an important district mission to the Royal Tour authorities in Sydney…

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Hawkesbury Bridge Now Toll Free

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 1

'Gosford motorists from today will be able to cross the Hawkesbury River without having to pay a…

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Will Train Stop Hopes still held

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 1

Although the Royal train deputation's reply from the Royal Tour committee was…

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Historian's Plea on the Train

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 4

A practical step in the effort to have the Royal Train stop at Gosford has been made…

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Bridge toll lift means big saving

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 1

The lifting of the toll on Peat's Ferry Bridge, over the Hawkesbury River, will mean a yearly saving of thousands of pounds to Gosford hauling firms…

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Appeals to Queen on Train Moves on stop at Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 1

Gosford Royal Tour Committee decided last night to make a direct appeal to the Queen for the Royal train to be…

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Motorists' Luck in Car Capsize at Danger Spot

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 1

Four people escaped injury when their car rolled over an embankment at Terrigal Road, Terrigal, and was saved from a steep drop by a group of lantana bushes, on Friday night…

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£138,000 for Shire Roads Rate rise clash in council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 1

More than £138,0O0—almost a third of Gosford Shire Council's total estimated income of £375,349 for 1954-will be spent…

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