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

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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

Kurrajong Railway. a Forward Step

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 9

The metaphoric wheels of the Kurrajong railway were given another revolution on Friday last, and providing there is no skidding or running off, the iron horse should be…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 5

Under the aegis of Tennyson-Kurrajong branch of the Agricultural Bureau, a lecture will be given by Mr. B. C. Meek, Government inspector of agriculture, on the potato,…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 11

To say that "the weather is cold" is to quote the opening spasm of conversational colic that assails one's ears at least a dozen times per hour. The winds of recent days…

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Cycle Road Race

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 8

A 20-mile road race, from Parramatta to Windsor, organised by the Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club, took place on Saturday afternoon. The first prize of two guineas was…

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Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 1

On the 20th June, 1919, the Minister for Public Works (Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A.), received a deputation, introduced by Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., from the Kurrajong…

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Kurrajong Railway Visit of Two Crown Ministers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 1

The proposed seven miles of railway extension from Richmond to Kurrajong—which would in all probability have been an established fact ere now but for the strange…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 8

The pea crops which promised to be a, failure are now coming along great guns, and one meets more people carrying empty kerosene tins than leading tennis rackets or…

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Yarramundi Falls Bridge. The Hawkesbury District—Great Western Road connecting link

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

The question of connecting the Hawkesbury District with the Great Western. Road, at Springwood, was discussed by the Springwood Progress Association recently. The…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 8

Mrs. E. W. Kirton, of Dorrigo, (nee Miss Kate McMahon) arrived at Comleroy last week on a visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Kirton, who conduct a large drapery…

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Railway Man in Trouble. His Strong Defence

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 1

At Parramatta Police Court last week, James Alfred Butt, night officer at Riverstone railway station, was charged with having in his possession a quart of milk…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 8

We deeply regret to report the continued painful illness of Mr. "Bob" Pitt, who is now unable to leave his room. Mr. Pitt has, in fact, been incapacitated for over 12 months…

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Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 1

The proposed line of railway from Richmond to Kurrajong has been advanced another stage, thanks to the indefatigable efforts of the Kurrajong Railway League,…

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Kurrajong Railway Passed Through the Assembly. Sent to the Upper House. Kurrajong Congratulates its Member

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 1

The Kurrajong railway is now practically an accomplished fact thanks to the persistency of the Member for the Hawkesbury, Mr. R. B. Walker, in keeping this long-felt…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 3

On Friday the 31st ultimo a welcome home was tendered Trooper George Wilson, of Kurrajong. At the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peck, of Comleroy Road, about…

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Railway Matters. Altered Train Service. Mr. Walker Active

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 10

Mr. R. E. Walker, M.L.A. has received the following communication from the Railway Commissioners:— Dear Sir,—With reference to the…

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Fruitgrowers at Dinner Urgency for Co-operation. an Important Political Factor. Railway to Deep Waters. an Optimistic Outlook

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 1

The members of the Hawkesbury River branch of the Fruitgrowers' Association of New South Wales held their first annual dinner in. the Lower Portland School of Arts…

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Aeroplane Smash. Pilot's Lucky Escape. Accident at Clarendon

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 3

A sensational accident, happened at the aviation grounds at Clarendon en Monday afternoon, when one of the three aeroplanes which a Sydney company has had assembled…

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Without Tickets. Two Men and Railway Guard. Incident at Quaker's Hill. Detrained on Wrong Side

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 5

"Cases of this kind are very frequent on the railways. It puts the guard in an awkward position, and many no doubt get away without paying their fares, and without…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 8

On Boxing Day a big clay's sport is arranged by the School of Arts committee, to take place on the Cricket Ground, particulars of which are advertised elsewhere. The…

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In a Corner. No Money to Spend. Road Works Heaping Up. Colo Shire's Dilemma. Government Asked for Assistance

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 11

The sore financial straits into which the Colo Shire Council finds itself was made plainly manifest at the usual monthly meeting of the council, held on Monday week…

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