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

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

130 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Cattai Motor Fatality. Coroner's Inquest Verdict of Accidental Death

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 5

At the Windsor Court an inquest was held into the cause of the death of Mrs. Eil[?]en Hayes, who died in the Windsor Hospital as a result of…

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Sensational Crash. Train Hits Motor Lorry. Panic at Clyde Crossing. Richmond Residents' Escape

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 10

"There was a terrible crash as the train struck the lorry. We saw the driver jump clear, and then there was a wild scene on the train…

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Commeroy Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 5

The scorching winds of the past few weeks, coupled, with the almost total absence of rain, has had a most injurious effect on all growing…

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Comleroy Road School of Arts Ball. Great Success

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 4

The School of Arts Ball, held at the Comleroy School of Arts, was a brilliant success. The hall was nicely decorated and was a credit to the…

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Motor Fire Tractor Deputation To Council Matter to Be Considered

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 1

At the Council meeting held on October 25 last a letter was received from the Progress Association asking that the Council receive a deputation…

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Colo Shire Council. Yarramundi Falls Bridge. Delayed by Red Tape

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 10

The regular monthly meeting was held on, Monday, when the full Council was present, viz., the President (Cr. A. C. Anderson), and Crs. E. T. Bowd, J. McMahon, C…

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To Put Out Fires. Modern Methods Needed. Motor Engine Suggested. Richmond's Activity

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 5

'Tis said that the Windsor Fire District, which extends from Riverstone to the bridge spanning the Hawkesbury River at North…

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Comleroy Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 4

In reply to a contributed article which appeared in our columns under the heading "Comleroy Road" in our issue of last week, the committee of…

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Good Roads. and the Kurrajong Railway. Life of Modern Pavements

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 7

Mr. P. R. Norman is a practical road engineer, who has made America, and in this article he shows the need for better roads in a close study of road construction…

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On the Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 2

If your oil guage does not show pressure make sure that the oil pan contains plenty of oil, as shown by the level indicator. Should this show full,…

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Richmond Aerodrome Visit of Minister for Defence Re-establishment Assured

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 1

An important gathering of Richmond citizens was held at the Royal Hotel, on Friday, to welcome Mr. Bowden, Minister for Defence and Mr. Manning,…

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Annual Report of Comleroy Road School of Arts

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 1

The financial year commenced on the 20th June with Mr. John McMahon as President, and Mr. J. T. Power as secretary. Subsequently, the president…

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Hawkesbury Herald "For the wrong that needs resistance, For the cause that needs assistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do." Thursday, December 6. Kurrajong Railway

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 4

The Government has lost no time in commencing operations for constructing the Kurrajong railway. Already a camp has…

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Station Sites Kurrajong Railway. Inspection of Route

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 1

The following is a copy of a letter received by the Colo Shi[?] bearing on the Kurrajong Railway, which will be discussed at their [?]…

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Richmond Aerodrome. Minister for Defence's Visit. Permanent Unit Promised. Encouraging Civil Aviation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 1

It is proposed by the Federal Government, in view of the increased development of aircraft in the Commonwealth, to establish a second military aviation school at Richmond. A permanent squadron will be stationed here next year, and in the meantime a number of machines will be brought from…

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Kurrajong Railway. "Waste of Public Money." Another Civic Protest. Suggestion of Dishonesty

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 1

It was stated at the Richmond Council meeting last week that the proposed construction of the Kurrajong railway was merely political flap-doodle, and…

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Two Motor Accidents

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 14

Another serious motor accident occurred oh the Windsor-road, near Vineyard, on Sunday morning, and five persons were injured. About 10.30 Mr. Leslie John…

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Comleroy Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 13 December 1923 · page 4

[?] to the continued dry weather [?] large [?] tank at the [?] [?] school has [?] This is [?] [?] this rank has given out [?]…

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Richmond Council. Improved Train Service

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 13 December 1923 · page 3

The usual [?]nightly meeting of the Richmond Municipal Conn[?] held [?] the [?] Chambers on Thursday [?]…

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Motor Cycle Aeroplanes

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 13 December 1923 · page 2

The Motor Cycle recently illustrated several miniature aeroplanes, intended for the £1,000 Motor Glider Competition which were engined with motor…

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