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

Railways, roads & transport, 1909

1,385 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 70

Floods Around Bathurst Storm at George's Plains Railway Line Inundated Traffic Interrupted Flats Covered with Water Kelso Post Office Flooded

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

Further rain fell in Bathurst throughout yesterday. There were several good showers in the afternoon, and the total registered between 9 a.m. and 7.15 p.m.,…

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The Opening of the Gulgong Railway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 14

In all probability the official opening of the Gulgong railway will take place about the middle of February, and, as the ceremony…

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Telegrams. Tram Collides with Lorry Lorry Driver Injured. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

A tram descending the hill near the Circular Quay ran into a lorry, breaking both axles of the latter, and derailing the car. Maurice Flanagan,…

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Improved Train Service. Deputation From Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

A deputation from the Lithgow Council waited on Mr. D. Kirkcaldie, one of the Railway Commissioners, in Sydney on Monday in reference to the running of another…

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Railway to Eugowra

Molong Argus · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 7

A DEPUTAOION, consisting of Messrs Paul Wenz, F. S. Champion, N. McMillan, and R. Humes, waited on the Minister for Works (Hon C. A…

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Cowra-Canowindra Railway COWRA

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

Large numbers of men are now employed on the construction of the above railway, and within a few weeks the work will be in full swing…

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The Zigzag Railway Accident. Three Officials Charged with Manslaughter. Verdict of Not Guilty

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on Wednesday before Judge Docker, Junes Bourke, william. Henry Fowler, and Fowler, and John Corr, were charged with that they did, on…

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The Road to the Hospital

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

The Works Committee of the Municipal Council reported to that body on Wednesday last that they had considered the matter of improving Howick…

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Cycling and Motoring

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 4

The Dunlop Rubber Co., who are organising the big Relay Despatch Cycle Ride, to be held at Easter time, from Adelaide to Sydney, now announce that…

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A Railway Smash. Collision at Warncliffe. Seven Trucks Damaged. Traffic Blocked 7 HOURS. Orange

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

At about 11 o'clock this morning, the goods train from Wellington, that usually arrives at Orange at 12 o'clock, was pulling up at Warncliffe, 23 miles…

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Railway Mishap Driver and Fireman’s Narrow Escapes

Leader · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

A railway accident took place at Warncliffe, a platform between Kerr’s Creek and Euchareena, the result of which was fortunately…

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Train Arrangements

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 2

Mr. Miller is in receipt of the following circular from the Hallway Commissioners' Office:—"With reference to your letter of the 15th inst., enclosing…

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Killed by a Train. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

Frederick William Clarke, single, 40 a labourer, residing at Newtown, while collecting coals along the railway line at Stanmore yesterday afternoon, was…

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Train Fatality at Stanmore. Sydney

Leader · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

Fredk. W. Clarke, aged about 40, laborer, a single man, while collecting coals along the railway line at Stanmore yesterday afternoon, was…

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The Bathurst Races the Train Arrangements

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 2

Mr J. J. Miller, M.L.A., has received a letter from the Beoretary to the Chief Commissioner, in reply to his letter of the 15th inst., enclosing communication from Mr…

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Train Derailed. Supposed Faulty Points. Firemen Endangered. Harden

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

A railway accident that might easily have been fraught with far more serious consequences, occurred at King's Vale platform, seven miles from Harden…

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Train Derailed at Harden. Serious Damage Sustained. No Serious Injuries Reported. Sydney

Leader · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

A serious railway accident occurred at King’s Vale platform, seven miles from Harden, about four o’clock this morning owing to the train becoming…

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A Miraculous Escape. Knocked Down by a Tram. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

A woman named Ella Cunton, living in Lelchhardt, and a child 5 years of age, had an extraordinary escape from death or serious injury last night. The…

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Railway Accident at Harden, Passengers Badly Shaken. [?]

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 2

A train ran off the line at 4 o'clock this afternoon, seven miles from Harden. The engine, three trucks, and a suburban carriage ran off and tore np the line for…

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CABLES. An English Robbery. Motor Car Held up. Robbers Attempt Suicide. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

Two Russian workmen held up a motor car at Tottenham, England, and seized a bag of sovereigns. When pursued by tho crowd they…

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