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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 15 of 131

Distressing Railway Accident Sydney

Leader · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

Arthur Warwick, a young man residing at Ashfield, was running to catch a train at Lowisham last night, when he slipped and fell beneath two…

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Transcontinental Railway. Perth

Leader · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2
Also in The Bathurst Times

Mr. Fisher states that the Government is considering the feasibility of contracting the transcontinental railway from the middle as well as…

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Another Motor Smash. Sydney

Leader · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

A sensational motor smash occurred near Flemington into last night. A car, which was proceeding along the Parramatta Road swerved, and…

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Prisoner's Bolt for Liberty. Motor Bus Cuts It Short. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 4

The escape of a man from custody yesterday at Croydon, a London suburb, had a sensational sequel. Breaking away from the police who…

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Motor Smash. Four Persons Seriously Hurt. Car Wrecked. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

A sensational motor smash, accompanied by serious injuries to the occupants of the car, occurred near Flemington late last night…

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A Western Railway Warren to Quambone

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

A railway that is receiving considerable attention at present is that of a line to Quarnbone, which will open up some of the best [?]…

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The Cross-Country Railway And Idle Leagues, Dubbo's Loyalty

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 1

Members of the district railway leagues must admire the spirit of loyalty that pervades the ranks of the Dubbo League. Much influence…

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Shocking Accident. Fell Off Railway Platform. Leg Cut Off; Arm Mangled. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

Arthur Warwick, a tailor, residing at Ashfield, was running to catch a train last night, when he fell between two carriages at Lewisham station…

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Motor Overturns Four Persons Injured. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

A motor accident occurred at Flemington about 11 o'clock last night. A party was proceeding along Parramatta-road in a car, when it…

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First Consignment of Steel Rails. for Trans-continental Railway

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

Since Thursday, last men at the ironworks have been engaged in loading steel rails for the Transcontinental railway, and up to this morning about 400 tons…

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Railway Water Supply New Pumping Engine

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

For some time past the pumping machinery in connection with the local water supply of the railway department has been in an unsatisfactory condition…

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Railway Men Sacked. Told to Go at Minute's Notice

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

A good deal of dissatisfaction exists among the workmen employed in the Permanent Way branch of the N.S.W. Railway Department. The trouble has…

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Mismanagement ! Our Railway Service. Case in Bathurst. Engine Used for Pumping Water

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

At intervals outbursts of indignation occur throughout the State at the mismanagement of the railways. The chaos and congestion are apparently beyond…

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Wanted a Proper Trial Young Man's Remarkable Excuse. for Causing Trouble at Railway Station. Some Interesting Evidence

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

John Hannan, a young man 33 years of age, on remand, faced Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday on three charges, one…

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Obstruction on the Line North Shore Train. Second Attempt. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

For the second time within a few months a train on the North Shore line. Yesterday afternoon, while a train…

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Our Railways

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

Yesterday we gave an example of one af the things that look so strange to the person who is not connected with the railway service of this State. An…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Two Men Killed. Auckland (N.Z.),Monday

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

A fatal motor accident occured between Dargaville and Whangarei. The tyre burst, and the car turned completely over, throwing the occupants…

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Disappointed Country Maid Jilted by Bathurst Boy. Claim for £400. Verdict for £40 and Costs. Railway Fireman's Love Tangle. Bathurst's First Breach of Promise Case

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 3

At the Bathurst District Court yesterday, before bis Honor Acting-Judge Hamilton, a young woman, about 27 years of age,…

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Railways and Tramways. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

The annual conference of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Employees' Federation was continued at the Trades Hall to-day. A committee was…

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