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

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

2,680 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 134

A Novel Race. Motor Cycle Wins. Los Angeles

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 5

A novel race took place at ah aviation meet yesterday, when a motor cycle, man, horse, automobile, and aeroplane contested a handicap dasb…

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Tram Accident Clerk Knocked Down. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 2

Robert Lewis, aged 25, living at North Sydney, was knocked down by a tram in Liverpool-street last night. He was subsequently admitted to the…

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Run Down by a Motor Car

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 6

Mr. G. Harris, teacher at Greenwood School (North Sydney) met with a nasty Accident on the Gulgong road while riding a bicycle in from…

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Dangerous Coal. a Railway Commissioner's Action Perth

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 3

Owing to the extreme heat and the drought, the Railway Department has curtailed orders for Collie coal, which is very dangerous on account of the sparks. Collie,…

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Train Derailed. Bull on the Line. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 4

Saturday afternoon's passenger train lo Adelaide when a couple of miles south of the Burra ran into a stray bull at the level crossing, when the…

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Horses Killed by Train. Accident at Cowra. Cowra

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

At midday, whilst a team of, eight horses, in charge of W. Davis, was crossing the railway line at "Bassett's gates, near Wattamondera station,…

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Bull Wrecks Train Engine and Carriages Derailed. One Passenger Injured Adelaide

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 3

Saturday afternoon's passenger train to Adelaide, when a couple of miles south of the Burra, ran into a stray bull at the level…

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Outlaws of Weddin Range "On the Vale Road." Ben Hall and His Gang. "Gallant" Police Officers

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 3

Ben Hall rejoined the gang on the afternoon of the third day following the great raid. He stood in sore need of rest after his tremendous exertions…

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Accident at the Railway Station

Leader · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

While alighting from the train last night at the Orange station, an elderly man, named John Thompson, 7S years of age, fell and broke his leg…

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The Motor Car and the Speed Limit

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

Just before dusk last night a motor car clashed down George-street at a terrific pace, leaving in its wake a column of blue smoke and a streak of…

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Tramway Strike. Matters Quiet at Brisbane. Engineers Toe the Line Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

There are no fresh developments to-day in connection with the tram strike. The service is being maintained. The company is giving the men till…

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Brisbane Tram Strike "Company's Action Illegal." Big Strike May Occur. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 3

Mr. G. L. Prendersrast (Federal president of the association) stated yesterday that the association had been instructed by its counsel (Messrs…

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Argentine Railway Strike. Companies' Firm Stand. Buenos Ayres

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 5

The railway companies have refused to dismiss the new hands. The railwaymen insist upon reengagement of all strikers…

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Brisbane Tram Trouble No Fresh Developments. Brisbane

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

There were no further developments to-day in connection with the dispute between the Tramway Company and its employees…

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Oberon Road. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 1

Sir,--As a visitor and a stranger to the district, I would like to draw the attention, of the residents of the Oberon district to the absurdity of the step…

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Correspondence. Good Road. (To the Editor "The Times.")

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 4

Sir,—I just want to say that, although people are very fond of complaining about the condition of the roads, I never see much in praise of…

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The Motor Hog Again

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 2

Whilst the people, horses and vehicles were returning from the funeral of the late T. Barnes yesterday, a motor car, containing three men went…

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Motoring Fatality. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 4

Mn Archibald John Black, a well-known pastoralist of Mount Noorat, was found lying unconscious on the roadside near Boorcan. Beside him was his…

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Brisbane Tramway Strike. Power House Men Remain On. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 2

The institute of Marine Engineers has decided to take no action with regard to the tramway trouble. The three members on duty in the power house…

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Railway Magnates Killed. Big Disaster. New York

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. Harrahan, the right hand man of the late Mr. Harriman Railway king a former railway president, Mr. Frast Melchoim, and the vice-president of the…

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