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

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

1,385 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 70

Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Sidetracked. Emphatic Protest Prom "John Bridge."

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 6

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., write: "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool-growers have been assailed, to utter timely…

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Motor Car—sulky Collision

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 3

On Tuesday night last Mrs. [?]. [?] of Iguana Hill, was driving home from Molong in a sulky with her daughters, Misses Ethel and Florrie, when they…

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Motor Car Bogged

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

On Monday night a motor car owned by Messrs. Donnelly. Bros, bogged in a "pot hole" in George-street. almost in front of the Academy. The…

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A Dog and a Motor Bike

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

George Dawson was charged with having kept, at Oakey Park on the 16th January, a dog, which rushed at Daniel Rowe on a public road. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Tarana-oberon Railway

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

The Minister for Lands has emphasised the disadvantages of settlers in the Oberon district owing to lack of railway communication. According to Mr. Ashford, land which he…

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Win for Railway Cricketers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 19

A cricket match was played on Birtle's Oval on Saturday last, between the Druids and Railway, which resulted in a win for the Railway…

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Doomed Submarines. Grim Death-struggles in Arctic. U-boat Sunk by Motorlorry

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 21

The Press Bureau narrates a remarkable story of adventures in the Arctic Seas in connection with German mining operations, and British…

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Coal Loading Ceases. Shipping and Railway Magnates. Haggle Over Payment. Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

The whole of the work of coal-loading ceased at 10 o'clock last night. The cause of the dispute is between the Railway Department and the…

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Orange-forbes Day Train

Leader · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6
Also in Molong Argus

The following communication has been received by Mr. Fitzpatrick from the Railway Department, dated 4th of February, 1918:—"Sir,—With…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side Tracked. Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

Molong Argus · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 7

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write:— "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to otter timely warning…

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Railway Magazine Xmas Number

Leader · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

We are in receipt of the 1918 Xmas number of the "Railway and Tramway Magazine," which is a decided credit to the producers, and the best Xmas…

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Returned Soldiers Refused Employment on Railways. Mr. Storey's Pertinent Question. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The leader of the Opposition (Mr. John Storey) asked the Minister for Railways in the Legislative Assembly today if his attention had been drawn…

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Another Railway Tragedy Mutilated Body Found. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The mutilated body of a man was found at an early hour this morning on the railway line between Blacktown and Seven Hills. Both feet…

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John Bridge & Co's Market

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 17

John Bridge and Co., Limited, report under date 2nd February: Wool.—Reports from England show that any "free" wools…

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Orange-Forbes Day Train

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 10

The following communication has been received by Mr. Fitzpatrick from the Railway Department, dated 4th of February, 1918: — "Sir,—With reference to…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side-tracked! Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 18

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write:— "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely warning and to…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporteds Side Traced. Emphatic Protest From John Bridge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 4

John Brilge and Co., Ltd., write:—"We have nover failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely…

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Alleged Stealing From Railway

Leader · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 1

Thomas Ballard, a laboring man, appeared before Mr. Malone, p.m., at Orange court on Saturday, charged with stealing a quantity of coal,…

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Mil[?] News Railway Property Sold

Leader · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 1

The house and property of the Railway Commissioners, on Blayney Road, were put up for auction by Mr. Thos Higgins, on Saturday afternoon…

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