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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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"Dangerous Practice" Three on a Motor Bike Cyclist Who Defied Police

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

Frank Cleary appeared at Windsor Police Court on Monday in answer to a charge of having driven a motor, cycle in Windsor on February 19 in such a position that he…

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Fined £15 an Erratic Motorist Causes Smash at Windsor

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 12

ONE of these days an enterprising showman will offer prizes to motrists who can drive along two chalk lines. Then the magistrates…

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Colo Shire and Main Roads Act

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 3

MR. R Bruce Walker, M.L.A., has, been informed with reference to representations made by him on behalf of the Colo Shire Council, respecting its request that the Main…

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New Road Hawkesbury—gosford Good Progress

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 13

The whole of the 22 miles section of the new northern road between Hawkesbury River and Gosford has been traversed by a car carrying the manager of the Touring…

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Comleroy Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 12

It is many years now since such good corn crops were grown locally as is the case this year; hut fine weather is needed in order that the crops may ripen…

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Move to Increase Staff No Money Spent on Roads Aldermen Prefer Credit Balance

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 10

"That applications be called for two permanent men with horse and dry," was the text of a motion with notice tabled by Ald. Mitchell, seconded by Ald. Rosenthall, at…

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Railway Offences Lady Without a Ticket Says She Was Ignorant

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

DAVID REARDON and Helen Rea were proceeded against at Richmond Police Court on Tuesday for travelling in a railway carriage between Blacktown and…

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Windsor Council Pitt Town Bottoms Road Repairs to Be Proceeded with

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 24th ultimo when the following were present:—The Mayor (Ald. W. H. Dean), and Ald. J. W…

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Boundary Road Repairs Would Cost Over £6,000 Proposed Application to M.r.b

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 8

ACCORDING to Mr. J. P. Dwyer, engineer of Baulkham Hills Shire, it would cost £6,602/19/- to put Boundary-road—a length of five miles 50…

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Better Police Facilities Motor Cycle Arrives Another Policeman, Too

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 3

THE motor-cycle and side-car, which the Police Department promised to send to Windsor as a result of the advocacy of this paper, has arrived at the…

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New Northern Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 10

The announcement that the earth formations on the new northern road between Berowra and Hawkesbury River are expected to be completed this month has been…

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Yarramundi Falls Bridge New Structure Will Cost £2750 an Alternative Proposal

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

REPRESENTATIVES of the Castlereagli Council—Aid. T. R. Smith and R. Parker, together with the town clerk (Mr. Leich)—attended last week's meeting of the…

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Too Much Noise Rowdy Motorists Sleepers Distressed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 5

THE N.R.M.A. expressed sympathy with the newly-formed Noise Abatement Society, which has successfully sought its cooperation in formulating, practical…

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Speed Record 101.7 m.p.h. on Richmond Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

MR. F. A. PARLES supercharged Bugatti car made an unsuccessful attempt on Tuesday to reduce the Australian speed record. At an early hour…

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Colo Shire Council a Lengthy Meeting More Trouble at Wiseman's Ferry Tender Accepted for Burnt Bridge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting, of Colo Shire Council was held on Monday, when the following were present:—The President (Cr. C.A. Jeffery), and Councillors J. E…

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Kerbside Petrol Pumps Main Roads Board's Decision

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

THE Main Roads Board is advising local governing bodies to refuse applications for kerbside petrol pumps. The Board states that the presence of such pumps on the…

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"Hit and Run!" Marathon Dancers at Court Sequel to Motor Smash Magistrate's Kindly Advice

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 3

AS a sequel to a sensational motor smash near Wiseman's Ferry on the night of May 14, James Loughlin (22) and William…

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Which Road? Main Route to River Traffic Problem Again

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

IN view of the enormous amount of motor traffic using Kable and Terrace streets, between George-street and the bridge over the river…

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Blamed the Post Office Motorist Fined

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

PHILLIP RUSSEL was proceeded against at Richmond Police Court on Tuesday for failing to return his motor driver's license to the Superintendent of Traffic…

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Glaring Headlights Menace of the Roads Act Should Be Amended

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 1

PATRICK PLAINS Shire Council, which came into prominence with its campaign against road speed tests, is again on the warpath against…

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