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

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

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Sydney Harbor Bridge Bill

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 8

Speaking on the above Bill in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Molesworth (Cumberland) said: As a consistent supporter of the proposal to build the Sydney Harbor bridge…

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"Fine at Richmond." Miles of Mud. Railway's Tipster

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 14

Anyone who made the trip from Sydney to, the—Richmond trotting meeting on the 12th instant, and came out a winner at the end of the day, deserved all his luck, and…

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North Shore Bridge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 8

Mr. Molesworth (Cumberland) asked in the Legislative Assembly: Did the Premier see the statement reported in the "Daily Telegraph" recently purporting to have…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 October 1922 · page 3

Mr. V. S. McMahon lias returned home from a Sydney hospital, where he underwent an operation for a growth in the face. Mr. McMahon's many friends sincerely hope…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 13

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMahon on the birth of a bonny daughter, a few days ago. Those who attended the farewell evening…

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Railway Fares. When Will Government Reduce

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 13

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Vol. Molesworth, Labor M.L.A. for Cumberland, asked:— When does the Government intend to…

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Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 12

Speaking on the motion to appoint a Public Works Committee, Mr. Vol. Moles-worth, Labor M.L.A. for Cumberland, said: I am voting for the motion because…

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At Last! the Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 12

Whilst in Sydney on Wednesday, Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., interviewed Mr. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works and Railways, who stated he had placed a sum of money on…

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Big and Little Hills. the Direct Road. From Hornsby to

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 7

The adjective "gorgeous" is derived, we are told, from an old French word, "gorgias," meaning the showy ruffle of white cambric or lace that was worn around the…

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Yarramundi Falls Bridge. a Brighter Outlook. Plans and Specifications Ready

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 2

It is safe to say that if the present body of councillors in the Colo Shire Council could continue for another term the much-talked-of bridge over the Nepean River at…

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The Northern Road. Wiseman's Perry Punt

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 3

The Fruitgrowers' Association of New South Wales has informed the Automobile Club that it intends to agitate for a motor power punt at Wiseman's Ferry, a bridge…

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"After a Stripe." Railway Officer Offended

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

Inspector H. E, Morris,, the burly prosecutor for the Railway Commissioners, has an active time throughout the year in yarding the ticket sealers, fare dodgers…

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The Richmond Aerodrome. Not to Be Dismantled. Deputation to Minister

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 December 1922 · page 12

The Richmond aerodrome may not be dismantled after all. Mr. Bruntnell, Minister for Education, promised a deputation last week that nothing would be done until…

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Country Roads. £100,000 Available. State's New System

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 December 1922 · page 6

A new departure has been decided upon by Mr. J. G. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local Government, in regard to main roads, for which £100,000, loan money is…

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