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

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

89 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 2 of 5

Bulga Road (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 12

Sir,—I noticed in the last issue of the "Gazette" a report that a petition, signed by ten people, was sent to Colo Shire Counsil, requesting that "body to apply for a…

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Bilpin.mt. Irvine-road Council Must Take Over Lands Department's Decision

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 10

At the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council a letter was received' from the Department of Lands stating that, after giving full consideration to the…

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Hawkesbury Show the Widgiewa Cup Special Judging Enclosure Train Service As Formerly Mr. Sam Cox Nominated As V.p

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

THERE was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural…

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Transport Het Criticised by Speakers at Meeting in Windsor See Page 2. Transport Problems Case for Motor Owners Co-ordination Act Castigated Meeting at Windsor

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

THAT the Transport Co-Ordination Act, as at present administered, was grossly unfair to the owners of motor vehicles whose operations it…

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Bulga Road (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 10

Sir,—I read Mr. H. Eley's letter in your last issue with interest, and desire to assure him that I have no personal animosity to, wards him, but simply wrote to defend…

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Fell From Bridge Late Geoffrey Mortley Verdict of Accidental Death

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 2

AN inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Geoffrey John Mortley, seven-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mortley, of Windsor, who…

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From Bridge to Bridge Long Motor Boat Race Seventy-five Miles Handicap

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 13

THE longest motor boat race ever attempted in Australia is the annual Bridge to Bridge contest of 75 miles along the Hawkesbury River, from Brooklyn to Windsor…

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Fell From Train Woman's Lucky Escape Near Tragedy at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 3

THE presence of mind of Mrs. P. J. Campbell, wife of the Editor of this paper, prevented what might have been a shocking tragedy at the Riverstone railway station…

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Wheelbarrow Ridge Question of Road Repairs Interview with Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 13

At Colo Shire Council meeting on Monday, a personal interview was granted by council to Mr. H. A. Eley, of Wheelbarrow Ridge, Lower'Portland, Who suggested that…

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"New Year's Prank!" a Plough Suspended Across Road. Kurrajong Incident

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 12

The Police Department forwarded to Colo Shire Council at Monday's meeting, the names of three men who had, it was alleged, placed an obstruction on the…

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Lucky Escape Motor Car Overturns Accident at Richmond Bridge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 3

"ALLEGED to have been travelling at a fast speed, three men had narrow escapes from serious injury late on Friday evening last, when…

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Big Boat Race From Bridge to Bridge Takes Place This

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 2

THE Upper Hawkesbury Motor Boat Club will decide its annual boat race from Bridge to Bridge (Brooklyn.to Windsor) over a course of 75 miles on the…

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Proposed Bridge Over Hawkesbury at Peat's Ferry

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 10

A deputation which waited upon the Premier. (Mr. Stevens) last week urged the need for the construction of a bridge over the Hawkesbury River at Peat's Ferry…

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Fell From Train Tragedy at Schofields Verdict of Accidental Death District Coroner's Comments

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 9

THE death of William Dennis Barrett (14), who was killed in falling from a moving train at Schofields Siding on February 6 last, was the subject of an inquiry…

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Daring Thieves Motor Car and Money Stolen Richmond Taxi Driver's Loss

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 3

MEMBERS of the William Sykes fraternity visited Richmond early on Saturday morning last and decamped with a Buick sedan car and…

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Exciting Finish Bridge to Bridge Boat Race Longest in Australia Cecil, Hall, "Wins with Glenelg

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 3

INTENSE excitement prevailed at the Windsor bridge on Sunday afternoon, when a crowd of several hundred people assembled to witness the finish of the second…

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The P.a. Federation Quarterly Conference Better Train Service Needed Public Bath's at Riverstone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 5

THERE was an improvement to that at the annual meeting in the attendance at the quarterly conference of the Hawkesbury and Nepean Districts…

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Motor Vehicle Brakes Proposed Periodical Testing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 12

Mr. Ronald, B. Walker, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Minister for Transport (Colonel M. F1. Bruxner…

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The Road to Ebenezer (Contributed)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 May 1935 · page 14

Clouds of dust each vehicle graces, Orchard trees enveloped in brown; The self-same powder covers the faces Of passengers as they travel to town…

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Two Mountain Roads 172 Miles of Scenic Beauty Fine Views of the Grose Valley

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 May 1935 · page 12

THE Blue Mountains with their fascinating charm and wealth of scenic attractions, are becoming increasingly popular with motorists. Better…

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