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

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

2,297 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 115

POTTERY v. RAILWAY

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Played on club wicket Pottery won the toss, and sent their opponents in to bat. Kirkwood and Parsons opened up, and after putting on 15.runs, the first wicket fell. With the…

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Cut to Pieces Chinamen on Railway Line. Train Dashes Into Cart. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 4

While on their way to market early this morning, two Chinamen, Young Lee (44) and Yim Sue (40), market gardeners, were run down by a train…

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New Motor Lorry

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Councillor Hodge has just put a very fine 35 h.p. Fiat motor lorry on the Pathurst-Hill End road for the purpose of carrying goods and passengers. The…

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Motor Cycle Smash Two Riders Injured. Machine Wrecked

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

Mr. B. W. Mcllugh, of Orange, is at present lying in Strathmore hospital suffering slight concussion of the brain and several abrasions about…

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Western News Blayney. Blayney., Monday. Engine Derailed. in Blayney Railway Yards

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

A rather exciting incident was witnessed in Blayney railway yards this afternoon. Shortly after five o'clock a heavy engine of the "T" class type…

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Two Chinese Killed Railway Crossing Fatality. Frightful Injuries. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

While on their way to market this morning, two Chinese market gardeners, named Gum Lee and Yum. Fue, lately living at Ermington, were run…

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Motor Cycle Accident Rider Thrown and Run Down Interrupted Journey to Orange

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

A motor cycle accident occurred on the Orange Road yesterday morning, about 8 miles from Bathurst as a result of which a man named McKew…

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Motor Replaces Teams

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

The name of Mr. Fred Hodge and his teams of horses, are as well known an the Hill End road as Hill End itself. But now the horse teams…

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Aeroplane Attacks on Salonika. London

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

Aeroplane attacks on Salonika are becoming a daily occurrence. French reports state that the Albatross machines have been brought down…

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Aeroplane Smash. Two Occupants Killed London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

An aeroplane fell at Eastbourne to day, and the occupants (Lieut. Duke arid Warrant Officer Fraser) were killed…

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Commercial. Sydney Market Report. Messrs John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date 8th January, 1916

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 4

Wool: The London January sales are expected to open with prices firm at the recent advanced rate established in that market. There are no…

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Railway Congestion Alterations Abound Sydney. Relief for the Western Traffic. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

As a result of the closely congested state of the Glebe shunting yards, arrangements have been made to deal with portion of the traffic in the…

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Railway Superannuatio[?]. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

The Railway Service Superannuation Board has decided to continue the paying of premiums until notified of the death of the policy holder o[?]…

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Railway Carelessness

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

That there is evidence of gross carelessness on the part of the railway employees responsible at the Orange railway yards goes without…

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Orange, Bathurst and Lithgow. Motor Reliability Trial

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

An interesting and severs motor cycle reliability trial was held on Sunday over a course measuring 122 miles. The run was an inter club one,…

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The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 4

The farmer of New South Wales has been quick to utilise machinery in every possible branch of his vocation. The harvester, if not actually invented in…

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Railway Congestion. Western Service Inadequate. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 4

Perhaps never before has ouch congestion existed on the Western line as is the case at present. The service cannot cope with nearly half the traffic. There is a shortage in…

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Shire Roads

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 17

The recent rains have caused havoc on the Council roads and the deluge on Saturday did considerable damage to the town streets. Fortunately…

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Construction Train Again

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 34

Although the construction train has been running between Dunedoo and Binnaway for about 16 months it seems the construction department…

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Social at Coolah Bridge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 21

The social which was organised by the Coolah Bridge residents, in aid of Mr. Christopher Ross, was both socially and financially a through…

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