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

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

2,601 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 131

Cross-country Railway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 21

The Public Works Committee have taken further evidence at Cassilis Merriwa, Newcastle and Sydney in connection with the proposed…

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Tarana-gemalla Road

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

It was decided at the last meeting of the Turon Shire Council that the works committee visit Gemalla on the day after the next meeting, to inspect the Tarana [?]…

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Pell From a Train. Commercial Traveller Injured

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

A commercial traveller named Jack Tooce, married, residing in Sydney, fell out of a train at Locksley yesterday afternoon and sustained a fracture…

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Tarana—gemalla Road. Action by Turon Shire

National Advocate · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

At last meeting of the Turon Shire Council, Councillor Berry stated that, as requested, he had visited Tarana and inspected a road from…

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A Traveller's Accident. Fell From Train Window. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

A traveller named Toose, a married man, residing in Sydney, while travelling by the afternoon train to Sydney to-day, took ill near Locksley, and fell through the…

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Fell Out of the Train Well-known Commercial Seriously Injured

National Advocate · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. John Toose, the well-known commercial traveller, employed by Messrs. M'Murtrie a ad Co., of Sydney, met with a serious accident whilst…

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Another Motor Smash. Four People Injured. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 3

Four persons were injured in a motor car accident at Macedon. Their names are: Margaret Naylor (15), Colin Harper (15), Roy Cox (15), and Walter…

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Another Motor Smash. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

Another motor smash is reported. Early this morning a party of five drove out along the Toorak road. One man, who was sitting on the bonnet of the…

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Tram Collision. at Broadway Crossover. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

A tram collision occurred late last night at Broadway, Glebe, two cars coming, together with great force. None of the passengers or officials were…

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Fell Out of the Train. Passenger Seriously Injured. Albury

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 2

A passenger, whose name is unknown, fell from the Melbourne express last night while it was travelling at the rate of 50 miles an hour. He was…

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Threatre Train in Collision Phyton at Snake-charmer to the Rescue

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 3

Tho escape and recapture of a phyton, several other snakes, and an alligator added to the excitement of a collision between two trains at…

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Railway and Tramway Appeal Board. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 2

The Railway and Tramway Appeals Board consists of five of the principal officers of the department and one employees' representative, who holds office…

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"Detroiter" Motor Car

Leader · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 7

Some further interesting particulars of this fine tittle car will be found in our business columns, but no data is so convincing as the human document…

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Telegrams. Serious Railway Accident Sydney

Leader · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 6

A passenger whose name is unknown, fell from the Melbourne express whilst the train was travelling at 50 miles an hour near Albury. He…

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A Speedy Motor Trip. With a Light Car

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 18

Dr. Aird, of Cumnock, who recently purchased a Metz twenty two horse power motor car, took delivery of it on Saturday morning last, and made a…

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Motor Car Mail for Burraga

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. A. Plank, of Blayney, has decided to venture in an enterprise, the outcome of which is doubtful. He has purchased from the contractor his interest in the…

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The Runaway Parson Victim of Motor Accident. "Attack of Uncontrollable Impulses." London, Thursday evening

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 3

Dr. Rumbold, of Leeds, states that since the Rev. Albert Knight sustained concussion of the brain in a motor accident he has been subject…

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Aeroplane Disaster

Leader · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

An aoroplane containing Lieut. Janetzky and a machinist collapsed at a height of 500ft., and plunged into the sea. Both men were drowned at…

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Knocked Down by a Train. Accident at Wardell-road Station. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

Frank Gow, 31 tinsmith, [?]ving at "Glenfary," Terrace-road, Marrick-ville, had a remarkable escape from instant death at the Wardell-road…

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Lue Overhead Bridge Catches Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

The railway overhead bridge near Lue caught fire on Saturday, and was somewhat seriously damaged be­fore the smouldering woodwork was…

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