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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

231 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 4 of 12

Dazzling Motor Lights

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 10

Many people have been dazzled, by glaring headlights on motor cars coming from, an opposite direction, and there is no doubt that such lights constitute a danger…

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Activity at Aerodrome Influx of Officers the Sky-way

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 4

Our much discussed aerodrome has been the scene of considerable activity during the last week, and Richmond has had quite an [?]nflux of "the…

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Squadron Activities Air Force in Richmond Future of Aerodrome

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 1

On Friday last a flight of six de Haviland 9 land 'planes arrived at Richmond Aerodrome for the purpose of establishing a base from whence the…

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Head on Collision Regrettable Road Accident. Three on Motor Cycle

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 1

The triple [?] of the [?] suffering motor cycle was again a feature in a regrettable accident on Saturday night [?] at Roo[?] Hill…

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Show Entries Close This Saturday.:: Activity At Richmond Aerodrome. Dr. Vincenzo Marano. Windsor Practitioner Versatile Italian's Death

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 1

Dr. Vincenzo Marano, a well-known Italian figure in Sydney, died at his home, York Road, Waverley, early on Saturday morning, at the age of 75…

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Official Correspondence. Castlereagh Municipal Council: Application for Grant from t[?]0 Commonwealth-Cum-State [?]ote for Main and Developmental Roads

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 3

Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., has received the following copy of a letter from the Department of Local Government…

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5 TIMES 1[?]000 Miles in 2[?] DAYS Great Motorine Feat by Brand New Overlands Remarkable Results

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 2

The recent non-stop run, in which live standard model Overlands took part, has been the subject of a great amount of comment throughout the…

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Yarramundi Falls' Bridge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 5

Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Minister for local Government, dated 3rd. April: "Dear Mr. Walker.—Re your…

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Comleroy Road Farewell to Miss Inez Turner

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 13

When it became known at Comleroy Road that Miss Inez Turner, a popular young lady of that locality, was leaving the district for "fresh fields and pastures new" it did not…

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The Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 12

Mr. George F. Mortimer writes:— The excellent articles by your special correspondent, as published in your columns of the 19th inst., dealt with the…

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The Effects of Roads on Petrol Consumption

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

An interesting series of tests have recently been carried out in America with a view to ascertaining the effect of various road gradients on the…

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Richmond Progress Association Monthly Meeting. Train Service Discussed

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Richmond Progress Association was held in the School of Arts on Monday evening last, Present: Dr. W. M. Helsham…

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Colo[?]ire Council. a Long Meeting, Applications for Road Repairs. Shire Clerk Congratulated

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Colo Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Wilberforce, on Monday, April 14, when there was a…

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Hints for New Motor Cyclists

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

On striking a bad bit of road, the first thing to do is to take a good grip of the machine with your knees, then to watch your steering control, and…

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Motor Traffic Court

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

A promise was made some time ago that a special motor traffic court would be provided in the old Water Police Court, presided over by a magistrate…

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Daring Motor Climb To Summit of Morgan's Look-out

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

Wangaratta, Monday.—On Sunday Mr. K. Green, a visitor from Sydney, drove a single-[?]eated Dodge motor-car to the top of Morgan's Look-out at…

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Cold Shire Council Record Requests for Repairs New Bridge for Macdonald River Council Votes £200

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 1

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

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Trouble Over Road Work Richmond Council's Dilemma Alderman Ignored Waiting for the Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 13

Richmond Council falls into line sooner or later—occasionally later. This week the Council commenced the work of tearing up the road from the Royal Hotel corner with…

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Colo Shire Engineer's Report. Monthly Report on Roads, Etc

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 5

During the period between meetings general repairs have been carried out on the following roads, etc.— [?]Wiseman's Ferry to Mt. Tomah,…

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Motor Mishap Richmond Owner

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 1

A Buick car, the property of Mr. L. T. Phipps, of Richmond, and being driven by the owner, who was accompanied by his brother Mr. Tom Phipps,…

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