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

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

130 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 5 of 7

Kurrajong Railway. Mr. Ball's Assurance

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 1

A deputation consisting of Mr. J. Peek (President), Mr. Wood and Mr. T. J. McMahon, of the Kurrajong Railway League, waited on Mr. Ball,…

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Motor Rules

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

The following rules adopted by the Japanese Government, may be of interest to local motorists:— "At the rise of the hand of the…

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After Three Years. New Sunday Train

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 3

After three years' advocacy for a train to leave Richmond at 8 o'clock on Sunday evenings, Ald. J. Taylor, of the Richmond Council, has at last achieved his objective…

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Questions in the House. Main Road to Newcastle

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 7

Mr. Cann: I desire to ask the Minister for Local Government for if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Erina Shire Council has applied for permission to raise…

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Why No Reduction? Suburban Railway Fares. Mr. Molesworth's Query

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 5

When Mr. Vol. Molesworth, M.L.A. for Cumberland, sought to discuss the Government's failure to reduce suburban railway fares and freights in the Legislative…

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Beautiful Kurrajong. a Week-end Motor Trip

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 12

Following the practice of mapping out each of my week-end trips for scenes and pleasures not previously undertaken, I have had the good fortune to spend some…

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Kurrajong Railway Humor. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 3

Dear Sir,—In your report of the much discussed railway meeting at Kurrajong recently, Mr. H. A. Wood stated that the consummation of the proposed railway…

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On the Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

Good roads are an insurance for progress. In 1910 there were but 451,000 motor yehicles registered in the United…

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Wallacia-sackville Road. Penrith Council to Cooperate

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Penrith" Council it was decided to co-operate with the Federation of Progress and kindred associations of the [?]…

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The World on Wheels Eucalyptus. Is It a Motor Fuel?

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

Interest is being taken by the Commonwealth Government in the experiments of Captain C. M. Dyer with eucalyptus oil as a motor fuel. He…

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Richmond Police Court. Alleged Tresspass. Motorist Fined. (Before Messrs. C. J. B. Helm and A. Mathieson)

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 1

Frederick Wilson Savage was charged with unlawfully entering Charles Wilson's property at Kurrajong on 29th July last.,…

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Comleroy Road a Surprise Party

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 2

Since Mr. W. J. Home's advent to Comleroy Road as teacher at the Public School, he and his good wife have taken a great interest in all movements for the…

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Navy League Doings. Last Saturday's Training—Wireless Communication—Knotting and Splicing—"Rules of the Road at Sea" Model—Capt. Beale's Visit

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 5

The corps took out their cutter last Saturday, and rowed as far down the river as Cornwallis, where they had the last camp. They sailed back to…

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Motor Taxation Increased Return in N.s.w

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 2

A substantial increase is recorded in the amount of revenue derived in New South Wales from motor taxation. The sum may not appear large…

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Hostility to Motorists. Is It Disappearing?

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 2

Despite all the advantages that it has conferred on humanity in every country on earth, the spirit of hostility still exists towards motors and…

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To Start At Once Kurrajong Railway. Mr. Ball's Statement

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

An immediate start is to be made on the Richmond-Kurrajong railway, Mr. Ball stated on Tuesday. Money was provided in last year's…

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Motor Accident Young Woman Dies From Injuries

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

On Saturday last Messrs. Small and Co., chair manufacturers, of Waterloo, Sydney, gave their employees, with their wives and families, a picnic. The party came to…

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Richmond Motor Lorry Comes To Grief At Clyde Railway Crossing Train Smashes Into Lorry Several People Injured Miraculous Escapes

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 1

Two Richmond residents, Mr. James Elwin Campbell and Mr. John Harvey Bryant had a narrow escape from death last Thursday afternoon…

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Comleroy Road School of Arts

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of the Comleroy Road School of Arts was held on Monday night, when it was decided to hold a social in tile School…

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Railway Concession Tickets

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

Mr. W. R. Fitzsimons has received the following letter from the Secretary of the New South Wales Government Railways and Tramways:—…

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