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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

231 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 3 of 12

"Longleat." Proposed Platform. the Kurrajong Railway. Shire Engineer's Report

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 9

In company with the President (Cr. J. E. McMahon), Cr. Matheson, and the shire clerk (Mr. C. R. Macdonald), the engineer for Colo Shire (Mr. T. W. Spencer) recently…

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On the Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 2

Front-wheel brakes are now being used by all Belgian firms, the fature in this connection being the immense amount of variety…

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Inquiry at Yarramundi Falls. Erection of Bridge. Councils State Case

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 6

The departmental inquiry into the construction of the bridge over the Yarramundi Falls was held on Friday morning at 11 a.m., when Mr. Malcolm…

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Kurrajong Railway Encroachment on Park Sir. Geo. Fuller's Attitude

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 4

Following the visit of Richmond's deputation to Sydney recently, and the strenuous fight put up by our citizens to avert the wanton destruction of the…

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Modernized Motor Notices

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 2

An ounce of attention is worth a pound of overhaul. An oiling a day keeps the repair man away…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 13

A happy time was spent in the Comleroy Road School of Arts, on Friday evening, February 22, when a grand leap dance was held under the auspices of the local Parents…

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Alleged Trespassing on Kurrajong Railway Site

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 8

At Richmond Police Court last week, before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M., and Mr. A. Matheson, J.P., George Arthur Loxton proceeded against George Arthur. Wilson arid…

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Railway Prosecutions Travelled Too Far

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 7

At Windsor Police Court last week, before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.,and Mr. A. Matheson, J.P., Inspector H. E. Morris proceeded against Albert Russell for wilfully…

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Kurrajong Railway

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have advised Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., as under:— With reefrence to your letter letter of…

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Comleroy Road Visit of Inspector

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 6

Mr Inspector James, or the Department of Education, visited here on Friday week to inquire into the cause of childen who live at Comleroy Road…

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Motor Exhibitions Paris and London Years' Carnival

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 2

These magnificent motor exhibitions in Paris and London are the Mecca of the motor world, and truly amazing affairs they are. The Paris show was…

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Motor Notes

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 2

An old soft felt is recommended as about he best and cheapest form of petrol strainer. Even gypsies in the United States…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 11

Residents of Colmeroy Road have for a number of years been [?] for an carlier mail service, and the matter has lately been re-opened by Messrs. W. S…

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Socials of the Week. at Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 3

The dance at Comleroy Road School of Arts on Monday evening attracted a fair attendance. The function was organised by Misses Marie McMahon and Doris…

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Yarramundi Bridge

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 3

The following is the copy of a letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker. M. L. A., from the Minister for Local Government, dated March 18, 1924…

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No Water! Richmond's Wrongs How Railways Are Run. Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink!"

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 1

In the heat and dust of a recent afternoon a Richmond resident returning from a strenuous run to Sydney arrived on Central with a record thirst…

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London's Motor Busses

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

More than 4000 motor busses will be operating on the streets of London soon, as 3500 busses are now running and more are being added at the rate…

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Motorgrams

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

In choosing a car don't be impetuous. Take your time. Remember the car has to last you a long time. If you like it you will take care of it. If you…

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Roads or Railways?

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 6

"The time "has come," remarked the Premier in the course of a speech recently, "when the most serious consideration should be given as to which are best for country…

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Kurrajong Railway the Route Reviewed. a Belated Suggestion

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 12

THE new Richmond-Kurrajong railway has been begun—at both ends, and with every evidence of haste, and it is impossible how to pass through the…

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