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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 8 of 115

Conscription Wealth As Well As Men. Tramway Men's Resolution. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

The traffic committee of the Tramway Union last night passed a resolution demanding the conscription of wealth with any form of conscription…

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Ill at a Funeral Fall From a Tram. Tram Driver's Death. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

While attending a funeral on the morning of January 7 at Biroid, John Henderson (30), a tram driver, complained of feeling ill. However, he…

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Railway Smash. Coroner's Inquiry. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

The railway smash at Ryde on January 10, when two Chinamen were run down at a level crossing and killed was inquired into by the City…

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Railway Commissioners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 27

The Premier has stated that the terms of the new Railway Bill had not yet been considered by Cabinet. Mr. Hoyle and himself had prepared…

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Motor Car Afire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 27

Mrs. Huckle and three little children were being driven in from Bourke to Cobar by motor car when, about 62 miles from Cobar, the car…

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Motor Car Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 21

Mr. Lewis King, motor car proprietor, begs to inform the travelling public that he is prepared to accept engagements at any hour, day…

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A Fatal Fall Tram-driver's Death. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 3

John Henderson, 36, a tram driver, who resided at Enfield, died this morning as a result of a fractured skull, sustained through falling off a…

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John Bridge and Co.'s Report

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., report under date 15th Jun., 1916:— Wool:—The New Zealand Government announcess an embargo on the…

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Train Derailment. Smash Up at Springwood

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

The mountain traffic was thrown into confusion on Wednesday afternoon as the result of the up "pick up", leaving the road at Springwood. Engine and trucks fouled both…

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Sheep and Lamb Sales John Bridge Record. Average of 19/9

Leader · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 3

John Bridge and Co. state that there has lately been decided, activity in the market for store sheep, the recent fine rains probably being the…

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A Strong Demand for Store Sheep. Big "John Bridge" Sales. Record Results

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 5

The recent general rains in the north-west have invested the market with unwonted activity, and we learn that Messrs. John Bridge and Co. have, during the last…

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By Rail and Road the "Boomerangs" Start Out. Forbes

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

The man who initiated the "Boomerang" march will be leaving Forbes on the same day as the men commence the second stage of their journey. This…

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Charges for Wool-Selling. Shall They Be Increased? John Bridge & Co. Say "No."

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

Our readers will notice in our business columns a very important mani festo over the name of John Bridge & Co., Ltd. This is of intimate concern…

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The Wheat at Molong Railway Station. the Stacking Trouble

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 5

During the past week the goods-shed yard has presented a very ani[?] mated appearance, as the wheat carting has now commenced, though even yet…

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Canowindra-Eugowra Railway

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

The Government, having passed the Eugowra Cabowindra Railway Bill, have decided to proceed with the construction of the line with as little…

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"Dirt Money" in the Railway Service. Commissioner's New Order. Trouble Threatened. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 3

A disagreement has occurred in the railway service over the payment of "dirt money." The secretary of the Amalgamated…

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The Spring Hill Cadia Railway

Leader · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

From reports to hand it is stated that a start will be made by the navvies on the Spring Hill-Cadia railway in about four weeks' time. Already…

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Railway Appeals Board Election

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

Railway men, will be addressed by Mr. E. D. Campbell on the Railway Appeals Board, in the Masonic Hall to-night at 8 o'clock, also at the Loco…

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Katoomba Railway Farewell

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 3

Members of the local railway staff met at the Railway Hotel on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to one of their former comrades, Driver R. Macadam, who is sailing presently…

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"We Must Stand Together." Joffre to Railway Workers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

General Joffre, addressing railway workers, said "Victory will be ours, but 1 cannot say whether it will be immediately or in the near future. We must stand together until victory…

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