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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 6 of 55

Plumber's Protest Opening Roads Without Permits. Mayor Replies to Magistrate

National Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

As a result of his being fined at the Bathurst Police Court on Friday last for having dug a hole in William-street without having first obtained…

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Shorter Hours Demand of British Workers Strike Spreading. Tube Railway Idle. London

National Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

The whole of the underground railways are expected to be held up to-day. At a general meeting of the…

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The "Paper" Train

Molong Argus · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

On Thursday week Messrs W. R, Cole and G. Ford (representing Molong F.S.A.) and J. Young and J. Sherringham (Comnock F.S.A.) interviewed the District…

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John Bridge & Co.'s Report

Molong Argus · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., report under date let February, 1919:— Wool:—Since last reporting, [?]attered showers have fallen mainly on…

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The Train Hold-up. Sydney

Leader · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

Wolfren Larsen appeared at Bethurst Quarter Sessions charged with having, while armed with a revolver, assaulted, with intent to rob, Jas…

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The Motor Fatality. Verdict of Accidental Death

Molong Argus · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 1

The inquest concerning the dealh of Henry Thomas Pe[?]oe, 84, of Lacknow who was killed is a motor collision on Saturday night, 25th…

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The Railways and Influenza. Stringent Action by the Commissioners

Molong Argus · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 7

The Railway Commissioners have asked us to publish the following bye-lawf for the prevention of the spread of pneumonic-influenza, which came into force…

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Strikes Extending. Probable National Railway Stoppage. London

Leader · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 7

The extension of the strike to the district railway power stations will cut off all power from the tramway service over a wide orea, viz., from…

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Railway Matters. What Rumor Says

Leader · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

There are persistent reports of projected reorganisation in the working of the western railway line. The reports relate to two distinct…

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New Influenza Railway By-law

Leader · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 6

The Railway Commissioners for New South Wales have issued the following by-law: "No person shall, until such time as the State of New…

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Lithgow Motor Cycle Club

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Lithgow Motor Cycle Club was held on Wednesday night. Mr. G. Smith presided, and the attendance was very large. The secretary reported that there were…

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The Railway Hold Up

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

Wilfred Larson, a young man, was charged on three counts, viz., being armed and assaulting with intent to rob; found at night disguised, with intent to commit, a felony;…

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Railway Reorganisation. As It Affects the Western Line. Big Schemes Projected

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 6

According to press reports, Bathurst is perturbed by rumors that the railway, repair shops and locomotive depot there are to be cut out before very long. This is said to be…

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Railway Strike Settled. Vancouver

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

The London railway strike has been settled, including the [?]ube railways…

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British Strikes Outlook Worsening. Railways Held Up. London

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

The strike outlook is growing worse. The railways are now partly involved. Drivers belonging to Bromley's Union have been called out at Newcross,…

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A Railway Mystery. Vancouver

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

A Paris message states that five persons were killed at the Metz railway station. The affair is puzzling the authorities. On a train entering a…

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Lighting of Bathurst Railway Yards

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 1

Mr. C. W. Johnston, M.L.A., for Bathurst, has received a communication from the Secretary of Railways stating, in answer to representations…

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Refused to Wear at Mask Doctor Committed for Trial to Long Bay in Motor Car Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

Dr. George Fox, of Balmain, objected to wearing a mask, and at the Balmain Police Court to-day was charged with the offence under the…

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Molong Train Service

Leader · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 5

The Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L. A., has received the following communication from the Railway Department:—…

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The Orange Road

Leader · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 1

The Lyndhurst Shire Council's stone crosier is now working near the local Catholic Church, and the first half mile portion of the Orange road is…

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