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

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

2,381 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 120

Motor Falls 20 Feet. Road Crumbles Above River. an Occupant Injured. Auckland

Leader · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

A motor car, containing six porsons, was pasing along the Buller Gorge, when the edge of a road gave way. The car fell 120 feet into the river…

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Another Aeroplane Raid. Intercepted by British Aviators. Desperate Fight in the Air. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 4

Several German aeroplanes bound for a raid on Dunkirk, were intercepted by British aviators and a desperate fight ensued at a height of 6000ft. Although the Britishers…

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The Eugowra Railway

Molong Argus · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 1

The Eugowra Railway League has received an intimation recently from the Minis[?]er for Public Works that no now railway lines will be…

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The Railway Changes

Molong Argus · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

The Chief Railway Commissioner has had several interviews during the last few days with the representatives from country centres on the subject of…

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FELL 120 Feet Motor Car Sensation. One Occupant Injured. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

A motor car containing six persons was passing along the Buller Gorge when the edge of the road gave way. The car fell 120 feet into the river…

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Railway Rifle Clubmen

Leader · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

As an indication of the enthusiasm with which the call for rifle clubmen is being met it is worth noting that the following members of the Railway…

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From Every Point of View. the Motor Car and Motor Bike Tax

Leader · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

The motor car tax would seem an equitable tax. It's a luxury and a convenient and comfortable one for the owner of the car who can…

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Railway and Tamways War Fund

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

In connection with the Railway and Tramways War Fund, an appeal is to be made to all branches at Bathurst (salaried and wages). Bishop Long…

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Intoxicated In a Railway carriage

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

Thomas Cullan was, at the Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. C. Je[?]nings,. charged with being found in a state of intoxication in a railway…

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A Motor Cab Mystery Chapter Ii. Another Discovery

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 6

"Oh, the [?]euce !" cried Hake, star[?]ed out of his official composure. "How is that?" The answer did not come…

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Mudgee Farmers and Railway Trucks. Protest Against Wheat Seizure

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

At a meeting of the Mudgee Farmers and Settlers' Association, complaint was made by members about the vexations delay in getting railway trucks for the despatch of produce…

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Town Improvements. Water Supply and Roads. Business for Council Meeting

Leader · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 8

Some important business, influencing town improvements, will be dealt with at Tuesday night's meeting of the municipal council. The subjects will…

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Boree Shire Road Plant. Is It a Failure?

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

In the last issue of the Canowindra "Star" appears a letter by "Guage Glass," asserting that the road plant recently purchased by the Boree Shire,…

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Hard Times Coming. Railway Revenue Decreasing

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 11

Mr. Harper, Chief Commissioner of Railways and Tram ways, speaking at the annual meeting of the Railway Institute, said the people of New South…

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Sorry Motor Car Experience

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 1

The man who has been misguided into the purchase of some particular car by someone directly or indirectly interested in tho sale of it, does not, for…

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Rifle Shooting. Railway Rifle Club

Leader · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 8

President Milne, of the Central W. Rifle Union, has been advised that no less than 70 new members have been enrolled into the ranks of the…

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A Motor Cab Mystery Chapter Ii. Another Discovery

National Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 8

"I heard the horn some fifteen, minutes before the policeman knocked." "Hum ! That would be about twenty minutes to twelve?"…

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Railway Department Criticised

National Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

Mr. B. Cutler was very caustic in his criticism of the Railway Department at yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst Farmers' and Settlers'…

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Railway Meeting

National Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

Bishop Long will address a meeting if railway men at noon to-day, with a view to swelling the Belgian Relief Fund. The Steam Shed Inspector has…

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Basket of Jewels. Daring Robbery in Train Tunnel. Sydney

Leader · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 3

Miss oLgan, residing in Church St., Newcastle, was the victom of a daring robbery on a rtin on the Northern line last night. She was returning from…

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