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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

231 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 9 of 12

The World on Wheels Motor Cyclists Handy Hints MISFIRING

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 2

A. Misfiring occurring persistently at all road and engine speeds alike. 1. Cracked, run down, or olly sparking plug…

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Road Conference Main Roads Association to Assist Proposed Lantern Lecture

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 2 October 1924 · page 4

After fo the Conference to the Minister for Agriculture last week, Mr. H. Matheson, Mr. Carter, and Mr. A. C. Smith [?] a visit to the Main Roads…

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Dangerous Road

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 6

Copy of letter received by Mr. It. B. Walker. M.L.A.. from the Minister for Local Government: I have your communication covering…

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Richmond Aerodrome Depot for Small Craft Chief of Staff Speaks Plainly

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 1

A sum of £70,000 appears on the Federal estimates for early expenditure on Richmond aerodrome. Thc question of establishing a depot…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 10

Mrs. D. Mahoney senr., is in a very low state of health and has been confined to her room for some weeks with a doctor in attendance…

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Port Augusta to Hay Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 6

Mr. Manning asked in the House of Representatives:—Since the report was received I recommending for military purposes the construction of a railway from Hay to Port…

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Fatal Motor Accident

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 2

A motor accident attended with fatal results occurred about 11.30 a.m. on Saturday last on the main northern road, about two miles beyond St. Albans. Mr. Ernest Mason,…

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A Trip to Dorrigo Wonderful Record of a Motor Truck

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 9

What we suppose constitutes a long-distance record of the removal of a load of furniture and effects has just been successfully accomplished by a well-known…

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Kurrajong Railway

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 9

Copy of letter addressed to Mr. Vol. Molesworth, M.L.A., by the Minister for Public Works:— Dear sir.—Adverting to representations…

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Richmond-penrith Road a Deputation and Conference

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 6

At a special meeting of Penrith Council on Tuesday evening a couple, of letters referring to roads of interest to this and neighbouring councils were…

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The World on Wheels World Wide Motor News Growth of Motoring in France

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 2

Although official statistics give the number of motor cars in use in France as 387,080, these figures are nearly two years in arrears, and in all probability…

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Minister's Motor Progressive Presbyterians Conference at Kurrajong

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 5

A delegation from Richmond Presbyterian Church, consisting of Messrs. Dalgleish, Major Charley, S. Woodhill, and Mr. P. Charley, motored to…

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Richmond-penrith Road a Deputation and Conference

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 10

At a special meeting of Penrith Council a couple of letters referring to roads of interest to this and neighboring councils were read (says Nepean "Times.")…

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"Trampled in the Dust." Our White Australia Policy Mr. Mulhall Complains

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 8

Mr. A. S. Mulhall, of East Kurrajong, caused quite a stir at Colo Shire Council meeting On Monday, when t lie drew attention to the fact that one of the Council's employees…

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The World on Wheels Warning to Motorists Regulations to be Enforced

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 2

The Police Department warns motorists that the regulation requtring the use of an off-side lamp and a front number plate will shortly be enforced…

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More Motor Smashes on Windsor Road Four Men Injured

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 1

Two motor accidents took place on the road between Windsor and Parramatta one late on Sunday night, and the other at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon.A…

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No Money for Garfield Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 11

The Under Secretary for Local Government has addressed the following letter to the three Members for Cumberland:—your representations on behalf of the…

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Request for Road Grant

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 5

Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Department of the Minister for Mines and Local Government:…

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£35,000 More for Kurrajong Railway

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 5

Mr. R. S. Walker writes that the Loan Estimates show, Richmond to Kurrajong Railway, further sum, £35,000; and Westmead to Castle…

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Police Court (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.[?]). Warning to Motorists

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 4

Arthur Roberts proceeded against George Purviss for driving a motor car in a manner dangerous to the public on August 18 on the Kurrajong to…

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