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

Railways, roads & transport, 1914

2,481 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 125

Railway Control. Discussion by Cabinet. New Appointment Suggested

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 3

The future control of the railways was discussed at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, and the Ministers approved of Mr. Harper being appointed Acting Chief…

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Daring Robbery at Tram Depot

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

A daring robbery was committed at the Rushcutter's Bay Depot last night, when despite the presence of a clerk who had a loaded revolver close to one hand and a…

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Train and Lorry. a Violent Collision. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

A train from Kapunda crashed into a trolly to-day killing the two homes. The driver of the lorry, M. Walsh, was thrown clear of the line, and escaped,…

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Steamer's Rough Trip Gigantic Sea Carries Away Bridge. Vancouver

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 3

The Oceanic arrived at New York with her bridge turn off by gigantic seas. There wore 362 passengers aboard…

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Death of William Smith Cut to Pieces on the Railway

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 5

Further particulars are now available concerning the death of Mr. William Smith, which event was briefly announced in the yesterday's "Times."…

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Daring Robbery £50 Stolen From Tramway Office. Clerks' Ignorance of the Theft. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 5

A daring robbery was committed at Rushcutters' Bay tramway depot last night. A thief, who evidently knew where the offices were situated, placed…

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Victorian Bush Fires. Tram Line Burnt. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

Bush fires are causing considerable trouble to settlers in the Plenty ranges. Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out on the Wandong tram line, and did much…

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Motor Car Overturns. Kempsey

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

A motor car containing five people overturned while travelling between Kew and "Wauchope. The car got into deep ruts. and whilst the driver was…

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The Railways. More Political Power. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

Mr. R. Hollis M.L.A., who with Mr. M'Gowen, is regarded as an authority on railway subjects in the Legislative Assembly, gave his views of the…

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Adelaide Railway Accident. Adelaide

Leader · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

A train from Kapumla dashed into a lorry to-day, and killed two horses. M. Walsh, driver of the lorry, was thrown clear and escaped serious…

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A Clever Thief £50 in Cash Box. Daring Thief in a Tramway Depot. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

The robbery reported last night of £50 from the Tramway Depot at Rushcutter's Bay was a most during affair, and cleverly effected. Despite…

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Railways Resuming

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 3

Reuter's correspondent reports, that throughout the strike region in the Transvaal trade is free. Natal also reports an abatement of…

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Motor Fatality Condobolin Resident's Death. Driver Arrested. Condobolin

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 3

Mrs. James Bassett (60), died in the hospital last night, as a result of injuries received through being knocked down by a motor-car on Wednesday…

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Down the Rocks Hill Motor Car Overturns. Miraculous Escape of Occupants

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

In rounding a sharp curve when descending the Rocks Hill, shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday, a motor car, in which were seated Messrs. Millgate…

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The Road Plant Controversy. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 1

Sir.—The road plant, which Morroo Shire is now committed to must in the long run, prove a great benefit to the ratepayers of the Shire…

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Motor Smash. on the Rocks Hill

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

An accident, resulting in the wrecking of De-Dion 14-h.p. motor occured on the Orange road a[?]m[?] on Friday, at a point tell miles [?]…

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The Railways. Changes Contemplated. System of Control

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 1

The State Government has in contemplation, a radical amendment of the Railway Act. It is not yet known precisely in…

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Skull Fractured. a Fall to the Railway Line. Parkes

National Advocate · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 5

A monumental mason named M'Phee [?] from the platform of the railway [?]ation on to the rails, and had his full fractured…

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Railway Workers Firm. Minister Offers Old Conditions. Johannesburg

National Advocate · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

Ernest Prescher, a private in the Transvaal Scottish Regiment, died in a hospital. It is understood that he was shot by a picket of his own regiment…

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Railway C.c

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 3

The Railway C.C. played a Practice match on Saturday between teams picked by the captain (Kirkwood) and the vice-captain (Burgess). The captain's team won…

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