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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1902

1,307 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 66

A Pitt-street Tram Incident. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

Some excitement was caused among the passengers on a Pitt-street tram this afternoon owing to several windows being suddenly broken, the…

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Fatal Tram Accident. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

A tram accident which resulted fatally occurred on the Parramatta-road at a late hour last night, when a plumber named William Parsons…

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Tram Fatalities. Two Shocking Deaths. a Man and Woman the Victims. Sydney, Monday Night

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 2

William Parsons, 48 years of age, a plumber, who resided at 101 Harbour-street, Darling Harbor, died in the Prince Alfred Hospital early this morning from the effects…

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Traffic in Railway Tickets. a Fine of £10

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 2

In consequence of various complaints which have been made to the railway authorities concerning persona travelling on tickets not issued by the department, and…

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Another Tram Accident. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

While attempting to cross George street, West, this morning, Thomas Hutton, schoolboy, was knocked down by a tram and severely injured…

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The New Railway Time-table

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 1

The following changes have come into effect : The first division of the mall train will leave Sydney at 7.30 p m., and will be extended to Orange, carrying passengers and sleepers for…

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Road Matters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 13

The Beni Progress Committee has instructed its secretary to write to the road superintendent asking that the approaches to Big Hill, Cobbora-road…

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That Cheap and Nasty Train. Sydney, February 21, 1902

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 10

Sir,—I am in receipt of your letter of 17th instant, regarding an extract from the "Western Post." It was arranged that the cheap excursion…

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The New Railway Timetable

Leader · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 1

The following changes have come into effected. The first division of the mall train will leave Sydney at 7.39 p m., and will be extended to Orange, carrying passengers and sleepers for…

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The Grain Traffic. Conveyance by Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 4

In connection with the grain traffic on the railways it is stated that from the 1st December up to the present time nearly 900,000 bags were received at Darling Harbor…

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The Curra Creek Road

Molong Argus · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

To use a colloquialism the reply of Mr. Mope, Road Superintendent, to too representations which have been made concerning the disgraceful state…

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Wallerawang to Blackman's Flat Road. to the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

Sir.--Kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper concerning the road from Wallerawang to Blackmail's Flat. J see in last Friday's issue a small paragraph concerning the road…

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Road Near Wallerawang. Public Works Department, Sydney, 28th February, 1902

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

Date of letter under reply : 22nd ultimo, presented by you from Mr. E. Lane, senr., of Wallerawang. Subject Complaining of the state of tho approach of the western road to his residence…

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Beaconsfield-swashfield Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, February 28th, 1902

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

Sir,--With reference to the representations made by you respecting repairs to the Beaconfield-Swashfield road, have the honour to inform you that the Minister has approved of the…

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Official Correspondence. Bell to Mount Wilson Road. Public Works Department, Sydney. 28th February. 1902

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

Sir,--Replying to the letter of the 10th inst., presented by you from Jesse Grogson, Esq., with reference to the Bell to Mount Wilson road, I have the honour to inform you that the work…

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Cumnock Railway

Molong Argus · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

PEAK HILL has determined to rise or fall by the proposed railway route connecting Molong with that centre via Cumnock. Feelers have been adroitly thrown out by…

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That Railway Scheme

Molong Argus · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 10

PARKES Farmers & Graziers' Association have decided that there is no reasonable hope of the Molong-Cumnock-Peak Hill scheme being given effect to. Of course…

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The New Railway Time-table

Leader · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 1

The following change, hive come Into effect [?] The first division of the mail train will leave Sydney at 7.30 p m., and will be extended to Orange, carrying passengers and sleepers for…

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Passes for Federal Members. Queensland Railway Authorities' Decision. BRISBANE, Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

In connection with the statement in the House of Representatives that the Queensland Government declines to issue orders for members of the Federal…

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A Railway Station Bobbed. Safe Blown Open with Dynamite. Narrabai

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

The safe at Nurrabri railway station was blown open List night, with dynamite, and £20 cash taken. No noise was heard, but this morning the…

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