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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 6 of 66

A Gregra Man in Maoriland. Talk on a Train

Molong Argus · Friday 31 January 1902 · page 5

WHEN I again strike Molong I will not only be able to give tin exhibition of nose-rubbing with my friends in true Maori fashion, but will also give a…

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Our Railways

Molong Argus · Friday 31 January 1902 · page 13

A GREAT deal is being said just now about recent Australian borrowings. So far as concerns the borrowings of New South Wales for purposes of…

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Public Meeting at Wallerawang. a Railway Question

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1902 · page 6

Oil Tuesday evening a public meeting was hold in the Garrington-hall, Wallerawang. The meeting was convened by notice, which slated--"To consider the action of the local stationmaster in refusing to…

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The New Railway Timetable

Leader · Friday 31 January 1902 · page 1

The following [?] have [?] into offect: The first division of the mail train will leave Sydney at 7.30 p.m., and will be [?] to Orange, carrying passengers and sleepers for…

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Bridgewater Bridge Damaged

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 13

THURSDAY last, a waggon team was approaching the Bridgewater Bridge from Cumnock end, and a spring cart was nearing it from Molong side. The driver of the cart made an effort to get…

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Road from Shooter's Hill

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. W. P. Click is in receipt of the following letter from the Public Works Departmeat:—"I have the honor to acquaint you that the Minister has approved of the…

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The New Railway Time Table

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 6

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

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Scarcity of Railway Trucks

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

The Gregra correspondent of the Molong Express has a serious complaint against the Railway Commissioner. He says:—Harvesting wil be finished here this week, and the threshing machine is now…

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Killed on the Railway. A Well-known Man the Victim. SYDNEY, 2.30 p.m

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. George S. Ridley, the well-known inspector of the Auditor-General's Department, was killed on the railway line near Arncliffe station…

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The New Railway Timetable

Leader · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 1

The following change [?] different The first division of the [?] Sydney [?] Orange, [?] [?]…

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Road From Shooter's Hill

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. W. P. Crick is in receipt of the following letter from the Public Works Department:--"I have the honour to acquaint you that the Minister has approved of the completion of culverts, formation…

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Found Dead on the Railway Line. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 1

The body of Mr. G. S. Ridley, inspector in tho Auditor-General department, was found on the railway line near Arncliffe this morning. The body was…

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Seizure of a Supply Train. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 3

A supply train was held up by the Boors and partly burned in the Craddock district…

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A Jun[?] Sensation. Girl Outraged by a Tramp. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

A telegram from Jauce states that a [?] named Crown, residing at, Mitta Mitta, was outraged by a tramp. Some residents went after the supposed…

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Fast Railway Communication. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 3

A proposal has been made to run trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow at the rate of 117 miles per hour…

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Outrage Near Junee. Girl Assaulted by a Tramp. Supposed Perpetrator Escapes. Junee, Tuesday Afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

News has just come to hand that a girl named Crowe, residing at Mitta Mitta, near this town, has been brutally outraged by a tramp…

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Road Through Pine Ridge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 15

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrict, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter:— "Re your letter applying for the opening oa a road from the…

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The Boer War. .. a Supply Train Burned. London

Leader · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 2

A supply train was held up by the Boers in the Cradock district, and party burnt…

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Supply Train Bailed Up. De Wet Baffled. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 2

A supply train has been held up by Boers in the Cradock district, and partly burnt. The movements of Colonels Byng…

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The World. Proposed Mono Railway from Edinburgh to Glasgow. 117 Miles an Hour! LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 3

Plans of a mono line of railway from Edinburgh to Glasgow, on which it is estimated a speed of 117 miles will be attained, have been submitted…

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