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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 8 of 120

Railway to Cadia. Messrs G and C. Hoskins' Enterprise

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 3

It is quite within the hounds of possibility, that, within quite a measurable distance, the mining township of Cadia will be connected with the main western trunk line by railway…

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Buckinbah Bridge

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 15

A communication was received at the last meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, from E. Johnson, sec of the Yeoval branch of the F and S…

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Anothes Train Alteration

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 9

In addition to the alteration to the mal trains time-table, to come into operation on February 7, the mixed [?] which now leave Orange at…

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Molong-Stuart Town Road

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

Af a meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council last Saturday, a letter was received from T Quirk and others, asking if something could not be done…

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"Sure It Was an Aeroplane." What a Constable Saw. London

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 5

At the inquest on the Yarm[?]h victims a constable in evidence said he saw an aircraft about [?]0 feet high. He was sure it was an aeroplane. It…

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Road Through Larras Lake. Requiring Repairing

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

The road through the Larros Lake closer settlement area, as he as the tarn-off at Hursefield's, near Copper Hill, was stated by Mr. V Farran…

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Railway Through Eugowra

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

The Eugowra Railway League has just received an intimation from the Minister for Works that no new railway lines will be touched for the…

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Broken Hill Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 8

Over 200 men passed through Molong on Thursday morning bound for the Condobolin-Brokea Hill railway construction works. The men…

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On the Wrong Side. Court Case Arising out of Motor Car--Bike Collision. Cr. Bulkeley Fined

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 14

"That he did, on December 28, drive a motor car on the wrong side of Summer Street" This was the charge proferred against Robert Parry…

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Railway Smas[?] Maoris Injure Wellington (N.z[?]

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 2

An accident occurred of [?] Ringamotu Timber Comp[?] line to-day. A train, consisting of [?]…

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£1000 Worth of Jewellery. Left in a Tram. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 5

Diamond, jewellery to the value of £1000 was left in a tram yesterday morning by a jewelle:. A few hours later the property was recovered, the bag having been picked up by the…

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£1000 Worth of Diamonds on Seat. Tram Conductor's Fortunate Find. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

Diamond jewellery valued at £1000 was left on the seat of a tram yesterday morning by a Jeweller. The valvables were to-day returned to their…

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Railway Accidents. Maori Woman Injured and Child Killed. Auckland

Leader · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

An accident occurred on the Ringamotu timber company's railway [?]ne. a train consisting of a number of [?]nen trucks and ordinary passenger…

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Cameron's Motor Garage

Leader · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

That Hugh Cameron is doing a bf at his motor garago,in Summer St., obvious from tho number of cars a present lined up there, all havin…

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The Air Raid. a Motor Car's Assistance London

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 6

Trustworthy evidence has been received that a motor car at Ingflynn and Smettersham used its headlights to indicate where German airships…

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A Motor Cab Mystery CHAPTER I. Who Killed the Chauffeur?

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 8

"Oh!" Men[?]le, a small, dried-up, highly-strung man, exploded with [?]age. "How dare you bring such an accusation ?"…

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Railway Accident Smash on Harden Line. Melbourne Express Delayed. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 5

A railway smash occurred on the main Harden line in the early hours of this morning. The first division of the Melbourne express crashed into a…

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Aeroplane Seen Near Dubbo

Leader · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

Mr. Cecil Ingram, Eschol, drove into [?] on Wednesday in order to get information relative to an aeroplane which, he declares, passed over…

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Train Alterations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the Town Hall on Friday night last for the purpose of completing arrangements in connection with the…

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Train Delays Limit Beef Supplies

Leader · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

Owing to a railway accident on the northern line many stock trains railed to arrive in time for last Thursday's Homebush offerings. Cattle…

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