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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

39 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Road Puddlers. (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 10

Sir,—As a ratepayer in C Riding of the Colo Shire, I would like to know whether the Councillors think they are making the best use of the ratepayers' money in paying…

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That Stinson Road. (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 4

Dear Sir,—Kindly allow me to endorse what "Ratepayer" has said about "That Stinson Road." As one who knows the why and wherefore of both sides of the question…

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That Stinson Road (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 7

Sir,—I noticed in your last issue a letter signed "Fairplay," showing some feeble reasons why Slinson's road should be opened and accusing "Ratepayer" of having no knowledge of the subject on which he wrote,…

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That Stinson Road. (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 6

Sir,—Will you grant me space in your paper to draw the ratepayers' attention to a few trilling matters in reference to the above. In 1903 Mr. Stinson's property was…

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Comleroy Road Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. a Quinn

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 9

On the 27th ult. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn and family were entertained at a social in the Comleroy School of Arts, and presented with a handsome silver tea and coffee service…

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Stinson Road (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 26 July 1913 · page 4

Sir,—My answer to "Fairplay's" letter in your last issue is the Shire Councillor's verdict. If Mr. Poole and Co want another road they will have to give the land, fence…

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Stinson Road (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 2 August 1913 · page 8

Dear sir,-"Another Ratepayer" may be right in saying there was no road showing on the deeds or plan of Mr. Stinson's property but the road was being used through…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 16 August 1913 · page 6

The animal ball in Connection with the Comleroy Road School of Arts was held on Friday week. There were over 100 persons present, and the ball was one of the…

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The Railway Commissioner's Report. How It Affects Windsor. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 27 September 1913 · page 13

Sir,—I would like, to again draw the attention of your readers to the excessive character, of railway charges. The, Chief Commissioner's report for the year ended 30th…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 6

A somewhat serious accident happened at Kurrajong last week. Messrs. Richard Hennessey and John McCabe were driving home from the Londonderry trots, and at…

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Motor Scorching. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 25 October 1913 · page 5

Sir,—Referring to a paragraph which appeared in the columns of your journal some few weeks back, asking: "Is there nobody in charge in Windsor to check the reckless…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 9

The presentation of an illuminated address to our popular school teacher, Mr. Wurth (who has gone on nine months' holiday and in all probability will not be…

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Hawkesbury State Election. to the Electors of the Hawkesbury. Local Government and the Main Roads. Ladies and Gentlemen

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 3

The question of Local Government is sure to [?]crop up at an early date in Parliament, when the question of Local Government Amendment Act will be considered. My…

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The North Shore Bridge. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 8 November 1913 · page 12

Sir,—A couple of correspondents have suggested in a Sydney daily paper that the way to provide the money to build the North Shore bridge is to put a tax on North Shore…

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Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 15 November 1913 · page 14

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works have considered the expediency Of constructing a line of railway from Richmond to Kurrajong Heights, and have…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 22 November 1913 · page 5

A meeting was held in the Public School on Monday, 10th instant, in connection with the Comleroy Tennis Club. About thirty people turned up, and a good meeting was…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 4

Councillor Anderson has qualified for the baby bonus, and is entitled to "Fisher's fiver." We hope the new arrival will be a "howling" success…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 9

The first tennis social held in the School of Arts on Friday week was a huge success, both, financially and socially. In the afternoon a number of lady members assembled…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 7

One of the finest citrus orchards in the Kurrajong district, is Unit of Mr. A. J. Dolbel, who some two years ago bought out. Mr. F. Blake Lark, at £600. During this…

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