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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 7 of 131

Railway Juniors v. Small Arms Juniors

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 2

This second grade match was played on the Eskbank wicket on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the railway boys by 28 runs. In the first innings Railway…

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RAILWAY v. WALLERAWANG

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 2

The above teams met on the showground on Saturday week, but play was only in progress about half an hour when the umpires decided that owing to the weather…

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A Train Traveller's Troubles Costly Anxiety. Fined for Getting Window

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 4

Forbes B. McKenzie, of Sydney, respectably dressed, and with a business like air, was before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at the Bathurst Police Court…

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Railway Mishap. a Perilous Situation. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

A passenger on the Glen Innes train last Tuesday states that while rounding a curve the engine and tender left the track, stripping the nuts…

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Nearly Another Disaster. Destructive Railway Engines. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 4

A passenger by the Glen Innes mail last Tuesday stated to-day that while rounding a curve the engine tender left the track, stripping the nuts and…

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Runaway Motor Car. Boy's Bravery. Broken Hill

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 4

A sensational motor car accident has occurred here. Mr. Nell, manager of Woodman's, Ltd, motor agents, was driving his…

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Attempted Train Wrecking Train Just Stops in Time. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

A serious railway smash was narrowly averted near Marrickville station, this afternoon. Two heavy sleepers were placed across the line, and would…

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Fell From a Bridge. Lismore

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

A young man, Michael Gleeson, fell off the railing of the Forcett bridge on Sunday, into the river below, a distance of 50ft. He was picked up out…

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Sleepers on the Line. Attempted Train Wrecking. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

The driver of a suburban train, while rounding a bond between Marrickville and Wardle Road station this afternoon, noticed three sleepers lying across the…

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Railways & Tramways Appeal Board. Election of Employees Representative

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 3

A considerable amount of interest is being taken just now by railway and tram men in the election of employees representative on the Railways and…

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Cables. Motoring Fatality. London

Leader · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

A motor car, containing four army officers, at Lipzic, ran into a carriage, and all four officers were killed. The driver committed suicide…

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Motor Disaster. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

An army officer at Leipsig ran into a carriage. Four officers were killed, and, learning of this fact, the driver committed suicide…

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Fatal Motor Car Accident. Three Officers Killed. Chauffeur's Reported Suicide. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 4

A motor car, containing four officers, collided with a carriage at Leipzig. Three of the officers were killed, and the fourth seriously injured…

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Cadets' Tramp. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 4

Thirty Bathurst Senior Cadets, under Major Longmuir, to-day arrived in Bathurst after their tramp of 97 miles to Hill End and back. The whole of the lads are…

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Retiring with Honor. an Old Railway Official Complimented

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 3

A number of railway officials gathered at the Grand Hotel, Mt. Victoria, on Friday evening to do honor to Mr. W. Butler, who for the past thirty years has filled the…

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The Road Through Putta Bucca. To the River and Munna Railway Station. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 28

Sir.—Now that the last word is spoken about this road. I suppose it's no use kicking against the pricks, but swallow the will and grin…

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Main Roads Bill. Shires Angry. Dual Control Condemned. Harassed Councils

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 7

"The year 1912 has been a remarkable one in the history of local government, inasmuch as the good and grand principles that were…

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Telegrams. Railway Collision. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

Another railway smash occurred yesterday. Two engines collided at Eveleigh yards, through one engine fouling the points. The impact was…

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Mr. Badger's Return. Brisbane Tram Service to Be Extended. Fremantle

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 4

Among the passengers by the R.M.S. Orvieto, which passed through Fremantle, was Mr. J. Badger, manager of the Brisbane Tramways…

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Border Railways. Conference Between Ministers

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 4

When in Sydney last week, Mr. M'Bride, the Victorian Minister for Railways, had an interview with the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Griffith)…

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