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

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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The Next Bridge at Wiseman's Ferry?

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 3

When will the Government replace the obsolete punt at Wiseman's Ferry with a steam one? This is a question which greatly concerns the Shire Councils concerned in…

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Graham Motor Trucks

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. Geoff H. Kloster, Managing Director of Standardised Motors Ltd., writes:— We are just in receipt of advices from Our Principals Messrs Dodge Brothers, Inc…

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The Next Bridge at Wiseman's Kerry a Ratepayer's Suggestion

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 2

"Punts are a primitive method. of transport. "They are obsolete, and under modern civilisation should be abolished without…

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A Sad Accident Little Boy Fatally Injured Run Over by Motor Lorry

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 1

A sad accident, which resulted in the death of little Gordon Uriah Cage, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Ernest. Case, of Mileham-street, Windsor, occurred on…

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The Northern Road (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 2

Dear sir,—Will you kindly grant me enough space in your valued columns to draw attention to the wretched state of the roads: Now, I have been informed that at Wheeny…

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Four Injured in Car Smash Motors Collide at Pendle Hill

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 2

Four people were injured in a motor collision on Pendle Hill, near Windsor on Sunday afternoon. These injured were:—…

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Motor Accident Three Persons Injured

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 1

Another motor accident happened about 4.30 p.m. on Sunday. A party was proceeding along Pitt Town road in a car, and about 2 miles from the Magrath'S Hill…

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Northern Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 12

Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Minister for Local Government dated 20th January, 1925:— Dear sir,—With, further reference to your…

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Riverstone's Roads (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 5

Dear sir,—In reading your recent report of Windsor Council meeting, one particular paragraph towards the end of the report caused considerable t amusement in Riverstone…

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Our Roads What Of Them? The Council's Responsibility

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 5

The arrival in Windsor on Monday of Mr. James Ouvrier's up-to-date roadmaking plant caused much jubilation among those who travel over the town's main thoroughfare. Naturally, the great question of the hour was whether the Council at long last intended to make an honest endeavor to put in repair the…

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Richmond's Roads To Be Starved For Another Year Sympathy' for the Farmer Why the Hate was Redueed!

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 5

The "Country Party" in the Richmond Council achieved a notable victory at last week's meeting of that august body, when it succeeded in having the general rate reduced…

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Little Cattai Bridge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Minister for Local Government dated 2nd. February,—Dear Mr. Walker,—With further reference…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

Miss Pitt, of "Trafalgar," Comleroy Road, is at present in a precarious state of health, a fact which is causing her many friends much concern. She is under medical…

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Kurrajong to Bell Ideal Tourist Route Road of Historic Associations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 14

If the "Gazette" in conjunction with Colo Shire Council and the various other interested bodies throughout the district can succeed in having Bell's Line, from Kurrajong…

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Hurled Six Feet Motor Cyclist's Bad Smash

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 3

About 5 p.m. on Saturday last Robert McMillan, of Victoria-street, Burwood, was travelling along Pitt Town road, towards Pitt Town, on a motor cycle. About 2 1/2…

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Railway Platform for Longleat

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 14

Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Public Works Department, dated 12th. February:— Dear sir,—In reply to your letter of…

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Annangrove Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 14

Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Minister for Local Government dated 20th February: — Dear sir, —I have obtained a report and…

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Colo Shire Roads (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 7

Sir,— There was published in a recent issue of the "Gazette" an account of the Colo Shire Council meeting. From a ratepayer's viewpoint there are two things that call…

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Breaches of Motor Traffic Act Fines at Windsor Police Court No Lights

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 8

Douglass Farmer was charged, at Windsor Police Court, on Monday, with that he did on January 12, at 10.30 p.m. drive a motor lorry in a public street without…

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Railway Record Special to Richmond Races 37 Miles in 2 1/2 HOURS

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 5

The Railway Department's slogan "Safety First," was carried out to the extreme on Friday last, when it took a special passenger train from Richmond…

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