Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

71 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Windsor Council Rickaby Creek Bridge Repairs Reviewing Garbage Accounts. Sub-station Problem

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 7

IN consequence of a request received from Richmond Council to contribute half cost of necessary repairs to Rickaby Creek bridge, on…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Natural Causes Line Foreman A. N. Becke Richmond Road Fatality Coroner Conducts Inquiry

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 12

AN inquiry into the circumstances concerning the death of Aubrey Norman Becke, telephone line foreman, employed by the Postmaster-General's Department, who…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Colo Shire Council Diphtheria Immunisation Decision New Connecting Road Proceedings for Rates

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 6

THAT in view of the Government's announced decision to establish diphtheria immunisation centres at its own expense in localities where the local government…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cabaret Ball Upper Hawkesbury Motor Boat Club an Unparalleled Success

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 4

WINDSOR'S ROYAL THEATRE was the scene of the Cabaret Ball of the Upper Hawkesbury Motor Boat Club on Tuesday evening last, June 15. This event had been…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Roads Problem Richmond Council's Proviso Fresh Proposal Mooted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 9

FOLLOWING a deputation on the previous day to the Deputy Commissioner for Main Roads by representatives of the councils concerned in the proposed scheme for…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Riverstone Accident Works Employee Injured Struck by Motor Lorry Driver Fined at Windsor Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 3

AS a sequel to an accident which occurred at Riverstone on April 19 last, as the result of which, Thomas Hamar, 43, an employee on the office staff of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Two Dead Steers Unnecessary Suffering Motor Lorry Driver Fined

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 13

THAT on May 25 at Riverstone he did convey in a motor lorry certain animals, to wit, 14 head of large stock (vealers) in such a manner as to subject such animals…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Windsor Council Fortnightly Meeting Final Sub-station Decision Pavilion Site Selected Main Roads Agreement

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

THAT a site for .the attractively-designed new sub-station be acquired in Gosper's Subdivision in Macquarie-street, and that tenders be called locally…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Illuminated Signs on Main Roads Reply to Richmond Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 12

MR. R. B. WALKER, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Department of Main Roads, N.S. Wales (S. R. Henderson, secretary):—…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

First Local Conviction for Taking Gravel off Public Road See Page 9. Taking Gravel Offender Before Windsor Court Heavy Costs Awarded

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 1

THAT offenders of this type were particularly difficult to apprehend, and when they were brought before the court "they are made an example of so that others will…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The River Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 4

MR. R. B. WALKER, M.L.A., telephoned our office just as we were going to press on Thursday and advised that he had been informed by the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Hit-run Motorist Windsor Cyclist Knocked Down Accident Near Dubbo

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 11

The callousness of some motorists was again instanced, this morning, when a cyclist was knocked down and left lying on the roadway by a motorist who had failed…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

A Main Road? (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 10

Sir,—I should be pleased if you could spare me a space in your valuable paper to bring before the notice of your many readers the following interesting facts…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Bulga Road

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 3

Peas are bringing a good price just now, and the settlers on Bulga Road are receiving the benefit of good prices. The sum of 11/- was the highest price received last week by…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Found on Roadway Woman Dies From Injuries Windsor-road, Vineyard, Fatality Coroner Returns Open Verdict

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 10

THE Hawkesbury District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Johnston, J.P., at the Windsor Court House on Tuesday, August 10, 1937, conducted and inquest into the circumstances…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

R.a.a.f. Expansion Air Vice-marshal's Visit to Richmond Aerodrome

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 12

THE expansion of the Royal Australian Air Force in this State in the last year was seen at first-hand by Air Vice-Marshal R. Williams, its head…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Motoring Mishap Car Crashes Into Pole Passenger Slightly Injured

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 5

A thoroughfare which is becoming rather noted for its motoring accidents at weekends, when traffic is a good deal more dense than at other normal periods during the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The P.a. Federation Railway Electrification Move Apathy Towards College Traffic Safety Plan

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

A decision to invite Richmond Council to invite the support of other councils and all public bodies interested in an agitation for the extension of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

River Road Lower Portland to Wiseman's Ferry

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

MR.R.B. WALKER, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the minister for works and Local Government (Mr.E.S.Spooner)…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Richmond Council Adopts Diphtheria Immunisation Railways Electrification Tennis Courts Offer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 6

PARENTS in indigent circumstances in Richmond municipality may now arrange for their children to receive diphtheria immunisation treatment, by…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →