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

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1906 · page 4

Mr. P. M[?]arns, secretary of the Progress Association, has received a letter from the Secretary for Railways, staring that the Commissioners will be at Eskbank on an…

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Horse V. Motor-'bus

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1906 · page 7

The old-fashioned omnibus companies are suffering severely at the hands of the enterprising motor-'bus companies which have invaded London. The London General…

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The Railway Commissioners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1906 · page 6

It is believed that the Cabinet has had under consideration the statements made in the document dealing with the unhappy relations between the Commissioners,…

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Railway Returns

Leader · Monday 23 April 1906 · page 4

The following was forwarded from the local goods station during the week ending 21st Inst:—45s bags of potatoes, 86 tracks of chaff, and…

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Bridge at Narromine. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 24 April 1906 · page 2

Tenders were Opened to-day for the construction of a composite trass bridge over the Macquarie at Narromine, including a bridge over the…

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The Railway Commissioners

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 24 April 1906 · page 1

Mr. Arthur Griffith, M.L.A., presents a View of the Railway Commissionership controversy that has the distinction of being in opposition to the popular voice. On…

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Telegraphic News. Tram Fatality. Schoolboy's Death. - Sydney

Leader · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 3

Ernest Ives, a lad aged fifteen years, attending Fort Street School, residing at Lindfield, being a little late at the station, jumped Into the train as it…

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Cycling. Bathurst Cycle and Motor Club

National Advocate · Friday 27 April 1906 · page 2

The presentation of prizes won by the members of the Bathurst Cycle and Motor Club at the sports melting on Wednesday, took place at the Exchange Buildings last…

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The Railway Commissioners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 April 1906 · page 5

The Minister for Railways requested the Commissioners, who were to start on tour on Sunday night, not to leave Sydney at the present juncture. The Government…

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Railway Return

Leader · Monday 30 April 1906 · page 4

The following produce was forwarded from the local station during the week ending April 28th :— 820 bags of potatoes, 49 tracks of…

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Railway Traffic

Leader · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 4

We hear that the traffic is particularly heavy at the railway station, a large quantity of chaff, potatoes and flour being forwarded to all parts of…

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The Railway Trouble Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 3

It is rumoured that the Cabinet has approached Commissioner Oliver with a suggestion with an alternative, and is now awaiting Mr…

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Cable News. a Runaway Train. London

Leader · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 2

A number of trucks, loaded with coal broke away at Dowlaise, in Wales, dashed into a group of miners, five of whom were killed and seven…

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Telegraphic News. Railway Fatality. Rushing for a Tram. . Sydney

Leader · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 2

Jones, relieving officer at Gulid[?] who has held that position for thirty two years, was run over by a [?] this morning. He was going to…

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The Railway Situation. Decision of the Cabinet

Leader · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 2

“The Government policy on the matter has been definitely decided upon,” said Mr. Carruthers last week, referring to the…

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Kelso Railway Telephone

National Advocate · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 2

A letter was read from the Secretary, Railway Commissioners at last night's meeting of the Bathurst Progress Association in reference to the removal of the public…

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Railway Rates on the Western Line

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of the Bathurst progress committee on Thursday night it was decided to protest against the fares and freights as charged on the western…

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Eyesight Test on the Railway

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 4

The severe nature of .the eyesight test now being applied to railway officials has been fairly well demonstrated at Carcoar during the last two weeks. Some short…

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The Premier's Motor Trips

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 3

Mr. J. H. Carruthers, State Premier, has developed a fascination for motoring He contracted it recently on the North Coast, in a journey over the whole of the…

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Railway Service Alterations

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 4

Now that the slack season, so far as the tourist business on the railway is concerned, has come round, the Commissioners find it advisable to curtail their train…

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