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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

1,889 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 95

Road Making Plant

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

The road making plant recently purchased by the Bathurst Municipal Council, including a tractor, at a cost of about £1500, is to be forwarded in cases…

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Engineer's Report. Sandy Greek Road to Pinecliff Railway Station

Molong Argus · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

I beg to report on the roadway at three crossings of Beeoble Creek, adjacent to end below Langdon's. Damage is constantly being caused…

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Young Soldiers Folly Fires Revolver From Train Fined at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

There was a scatter amongst the fettlers on the Orange railway line yesterday, when they though they were being attacked by an armored…

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Sensation on Train Soldier Discharges Revolver. Nearly Shoots a Navvy. Fined £2 at Police Court

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

A youthful looking soldier, who gave his age at 21 years, and his name as Ronald [?] Price,…

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The Great Offensive. Canada Providing Railways

Molong Argus · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 1

Mr Frank Coffee, of Sydney, who has just returned from a trip to American, gives some interesting in formation of what Canada is doing in…

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Motor Fire Engine Installed by Commissioners. Explanation by Mr. E. H. FARRAR, M.L.C.

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 1

A practical demonstration, which won the admiration of a large crowd of spectators, marked the installation of the new motor pumping engine at…

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[?]Se Brigads Visit of Commissioners. Handicap Over Motor Plant. Improvements to Fire Station

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

On Thursday morning at 11 o'clock the President of the N.S.W. Board of Fire Commissioners (Hon. E. W. Farar, M.L.C.), officially banded over…

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Successful Aeroplane Raid. London

Leader · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

The Admiralty reports that the naval aeroplanes attacked an aerodrome at Ghistelles, on Friday. A large uumber of bombs reached their…

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"John Bridge" Trade Reports. New Channel

Leader · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 6

As a consequence of the expulsion, recently, of John Bridge and Co. from the Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' Association, the firm's market reports,…

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Reedy Creek Bridge. Dangerous for Traffic

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Gulgong Progress Association a letter was read from Mr. A. Bautwin, manager of Jas. Lonentgan,…

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Young Soldier's Folly. Fires Revolver From Train

Leader · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 5

There was a scatter amongst the fettlers on the Orange railway line the other day, when they thought they were being attacked by an armed…

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Mr. Gerard. Special Train to Switzerland Washington

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

A United States message from Berlin states that a special train will probably leave Berlin to-day for Berne, Switzerland, carrying Mr. Gerard and…

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Food Strike on East West Railway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

A strike, over the food su[?] is reported on the East-west way, some distance from Kal[?]lic…

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A Mudgee District Tragedy Baby Found on Railway Line. an Arrest Expected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

The body of a female baby was found between Claudulls and Kandos. on the railway line. It is believed that the infant was thrown out of a…

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Neilrex Hems. Theits From Railway Siding.—A Fine Sampie of Wheat— Wheat Stacked—Demand for Land

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

Settlers and others are having goods stolen by someone from railway sidings. One settler lost a quantity of sugar out of a bag,…

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Motor Engines First Call

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

The first call for the new motor-engine at the Bathurst Fire Station, was in reply to a false alarm on Saturday morinig. The alarm was…

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Catholic Church Matters. Parochial Motor Car Ordered

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

Rev. Father Doherty left Lithgow a few days ago for a month's holiday in Melbourne. During his absence Rev. Father Bradley will administer the affairs of the parish during…

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RAILWAY v. SODWALLS

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

Railway had the bye and journeyed to Sodwalls, playing a match against the local team. Railway took the field. The batsmen with the exception of L. James, who scored 16, were out…

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Strike Over Food Men on the East West Railway Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

A strike is reported from the head of the East-west railway, Kalgoorlie section. The departmental account is to the…

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Motor Smash Tire Blows Out. Driver Injured. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 3

The tire of a motor car, containing live persons, blew out at Swansea on Sunday. The car capsized, and the occupants were thrown out…

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