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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

106 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 3 of 6

Maraylya's S.o.s.! "Perfectly Disgraceful." Repairs to Boundary Road Council's Resentment

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 8

MARAYLYA Progress Association got into hot water at last week's meeting of Windsor Council. Through its secretary (Mr. A. Wimble) the Association called…

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Dirty Carriages Railway Staff Dealt with

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 4

MR. R. B. WALKER, M.L.A., has been informed with reference to representations made, on matters relative to the lack of lighting facilities in, and the…

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Wholesale Accidents Bad Smash Head-on Collision Cyclist and Motorist

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 3

A head-on collision between a motorist and, cyclist occurred on the Pitt Town-road. about a mile from Pitt Town, late on Saturday night…

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Our Train Service Many Complaints Ald. Lawson's Activities

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 15

COMPLAINTS regarding the wretched train service on the Richmond-Blacktown line have been numerous of late, and when the condition of affairs which exist…

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Our Train Service

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., has been informed with reference to representations on behalf of the Hawkesbury and Nepean Districts Federation of Progress and…

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Road Signs License Fee to Be Charged Windsor Council Benefits

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 16

ACCORDING to legal opinion it is an offence to use a hoarding unless it has bee licensed by a local government bod. In view of this, Windsor…

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Ravages of the Flood Damaged Roads and Bridges MACDONALrD Valley Suffers Engineer Paints Sad Picture

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 15

AS REPORTED in previous issues of this paper, serious damage was caused by the Easter floods to roads, bridges and wharves, in the Macdonald River…

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Kurrajong Railway Additional Platform Refused? Irregular Practices to Stop

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 3

THE Railway Commissioners have refused Mr, R. B. Walker's request for the provision of a landing stage on Mr. H. Dunston's property, between North…

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"Regretted!" the Easter Delays Railway Department Explains

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 10

THE "Gazette's" complaints in April last regarding the inconvenience and delays caused to the travelling public on the Richmond line during the Easter vacation, were…

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Aid Lawson Trenchantly Criticises our Railway Service Railway Matters Commissioners' Representative Meets Windsor Council Ald. Lawson Outspoken: Reforms Promised

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 1

LADY PASSENGERS on the Windsor-Richmond line have been compelled to open their umbrellas in the carriages to keep the rain off. "WATER has been fully two inches deep, and the rolling of the train caused it to splash up continuously against the sides of the carriage."…

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The P.a. Parliament Activity Among Fruitgrowers Agents' Methods Condemned Railway Matters Discussed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 6

THE quarterly; conference of the Hawkesbury arid Nepean Districts Federation of Progress and: Kindred Associations was held at the Hawkesbury College on…

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Comleroy Road. Presentation to Mrs. V. John

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 3

TO MARK their high appreciation of the services of Mrs. V. John as hon. secretary of the Comleroy Road Parents and Citizens Association, the members invited…

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'Great Future Ahead of Kurrajong'—Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A. Services Recognised MR. R. B. WALKER, M.L.A. & SEC. H. H. Giles Entertained the Kurrajong Railway Agitation "Extension Already Is a Paying Concern"

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 1

IN RECOGNITION of their efforts in connection with the extension of the railway from Richmond to Kurrajong, Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., and Mr. H. H. Giles, (Secretary of the Kurrajong Railway League) were entertained by a big gathering of Kurrajong residents last week and made the recipients of presentations…

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When Is a Man Drunk? Sequel to Sunday Smash Motorist Convicted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 2

TWO POLICEMEN, a solicitor, and several civilians occupied the time of Mr. J. B, Gibson, S.M. for about five hours at Windsor Police Court on Monday, in an endeavor…

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Lucky Escape Woman Falls Under Train

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

A SERIOUS accident was narrowly averted at Windsor Railway Station on Tuesday night. Just as the evening train from…

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First Aid Motor Ambulance for Windsor Big District Movement

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 3

NO one will attempt to belittle the humanitarian principles underlying the activities of the St. John's Ambulance Association of glorious achievements. It is an institution…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 14

Whilst returning from school one night last week the pony ridden by Mr. Pat McMahon, junr., suddenly fell beneath its rider and died almost immediately. Pat…

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Bilpin to Mt. Irvine Road Repairs Wanted Request to Colo Shire

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 3

A deputation, comprising Messrs George Valder (formerly UnderSecretary for Agriculture and Principal of the Hawkesbury College) and Morley, waited on Colo Shire…

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Bell's Line-road Estimated Repair Cost £1,000 Will Make Magnificent Tour a Splendid Camming Trip

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 14

"RESIDENTS along the Bell's Line-road between Kurrajong and Bell are jubilant, according to Mr. W. J. Hambly, of Bilpin, because of an expert's report…

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Railway Matters Council's Representations the Department's Reply

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 10

WITH REFERENCE to the recent visit of an officer of the Railway Department to Windsor in regard to various railway matters, Windsor Council was informed at…

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