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

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

1,092 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 55

Train Accident at Wallerawang. Lithgow Man Fatally Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

As a result of attempting to board a moving train at Wallerawang on Saturday evening, Alex. Robertson, a married man residing at Inch- street, died early on Sunday morning…

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The Northern Territory Railway Connection with the South

Leader · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

Much conflict of opinion exists as to whether the original indention to construct a direct north-south railway to the Northern Territory should…

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Berlin Battle Rages All Night. the Fight for the Railway Station

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

In Berlin the battle raged all night long. On Wednesday incessant machine gunning punctuated the dull,…

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Welcome Home Railwaymen's Function

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

An enthusiastic welcome home was tendered a number of railwaymen who have recently returned to Bathurst from active service abroad, by…

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General News Cheap Excursion to Melbourne. — The Railway Department

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

announces the issue of cheap tickets to Melbourne by train leaving Bathurst at 4.19 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15…

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Motor Bike Accident. Collision at Bowenfels

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

Early on Saturday afternoon two motor cyclists Ted. Lane and Johnston, of Lithgow, riding "tandem." fashion, collided with a light spring cart and horse on the Bowenfels- road…

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Rectifying Old Grievance. a Railway Probability

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

Several railway officers who joined the service before Mr. Eddy became Chief Commissioner, have been asked by the Commissioners to submit their claims under the old…

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Tooraweenah Railway League

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Tooraweenah Railway League was held in the Tooraweenah Public Hail on Saturday afternoon, January 4. There…

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Oakey Park to Bell. Road Badly Needed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

A meeting of residents of Clarence and Newnes Junction was held at Clarence on Saturday in regard to the necessity for a road from Oakey Park to Bell. Mr. E. Larkin…

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The Railways Reasong for Discontent. a Tyrannical Chief-commissioner

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

Asked yesterday if he believed that there was any evidence of discontent in th[?] Railway Service at present, Mr. C. W. Johnston M.L.A., stated that…

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Wang Railway Accident. Coronial Inquiry

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

The coronial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Alexander Robertson, who died as a result of injuries received at Wallerawang station on Saturday night was…

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At Wallerawang. Shocking Train Fatality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 23

A shocking fatal accident happened at the Wallerawang railway station at 9 o'clock on Saturday night, the victim being a man…

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Fire at Toolamanang. Motor Shed and Car Destroyed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 27

A disastrous fire occurred at Mr. James Jennings' Toolamanang homestead at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, in which Mr. Jennings lost…

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The Oberon Railway Mr. Johnston's Argument

National Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 2

Mr. Carl Johnston M.L.A., for Bathurst, interviewed by a representative of the "National Advocate" yesterday presented a particularly strong…

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John Bridge & Co.'s Report

Molong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 1

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report date 11th January:— Wool.—Our New Year's wool ap praisement dates are as follows:—…

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The Train Hold-up. Accused Committed. Bathurst

Molong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 1

Wolgren Laraen was charged at the Bathurst Police Court with robbery under arms in connection with the recent bold up of the Forbes mail…

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Bumberry. a Railway Grievance

Molong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

A public meeting was held at the Bumberry Railway Station on Some day afternoon last. On the [?] of Messrs. T. Smith and E. [?] Mr…

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Railway Accidents at Cow[?]a

Leader · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 8

While [?]ged in shunting operations at Cowra railway yards on Friday evening last, Shunter William O B[?] [?] escaped being…

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Motor Cycling

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 5

All arrangements are complete in connection with the annual anniversary motor cycle races to be held on the Hartley course de circuit on January 27. Entries will close…

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Railway Administration Attacked Discontent in Service Alleged. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

"Many members of the National party have admitted that the Chief Commissioner for Railways is tyrannical and pompously autocratic."…

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