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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 7 of 55

At Bathurst. Train Traveller Fined

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

The authorities are insisting on the wearing of masks by all train passengers arriving at Bathurst. The first prosecution for failing…

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At Orange. Explosion on a Train

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 1

Whilst a train was proceeding front Orange to Molong a truck caught alight. The train was taken back to Cargo Road siding, where…

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Railway Freights

Leader · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 1

Mr. H. J. Fletcher, in his address in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday night last, on repatriation, incidentally referred to railway freights. He…

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Railway Service Dislocated. Scenes in London. London

Leader · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 3

Trouble has developed on the London and Brighton line. A late night official stated that he feared the main line, as well as the local trains, will…

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Forbes-Railway Hold-Up Larsen Sentenced. Five Months' Hard Labor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 1

When Wilfred Larsen came up for sentence at the Bathurst (Quarter Session., before his Honor Judge Armstrong, Mr. F. B…

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Railwaymen Reject Settlement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

The National Union of Railwaymen, which controls the powerhouses supplying London's electrical trains. has rejected a proposal to…

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Motor Reliablilty Trial

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

A motor reliability trial conducted by the Lithgow Cycle Club, took place on Saturday and Sunday. There were 17 [?]uries, and the…

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Fire In a Railway Cutting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

Between Portland and Ben Bullen there are several railway cuttings in which out-crops of shale and coal seams appear. During the early…

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Killed at Railway Station

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

Michael Kilmartin was killed whilst attempting to board a moving train at the Erskinsville railway station. He slipped and fell…

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The Strikes. Railway Dispute Off. Union's Strong Action

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

The London railways [?] has been settled. A London cable stated that the Amalga[?]nated Society of Engineer's…

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Labor's Challenge. Greater Problems to Come. Railway Men Divided

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

The London railways are re-opening. "The Times" says that the air has been cleared for much larger and…

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To-Day's Cables. LONDON, Sunday. British Labor Troubles. Railway Strike Settlement. Repudiated by the Railway Union. Later Outlook Hopeful

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

"The Times" states that following London's general relief at the prospects of a restoration of transport consequent upon the strike…

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British Strikes Outlook More Hopeful Railway Strike Settled. Government Intervenes. London

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

The strike outlook is generally more hopeful. The "Times" Glasgow correspondent states that the back of the strike…

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Britain's Industrial Troubles. Railway Strike Ends. Chaos in Belfast and Glasgow. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

The railway strike has been settled. Details of the terms are not yet disclosed, but it is expected that the London railway men will return to-day…

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Railway Service Curtailed

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

As a direct result of the influenza epidemic the railway service, including interstate and country, has been curtailed, and the present outlook indicates a further curtailment, but…

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Main Roads Grant

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 4

Captain W. F. Dunn, M.L.A. has received the following communication from the Acting Undersecretary,. Department of Local Government :…

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Cabmen at Law Struggle for a Fare Conflict at Railway Station

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 1

A story of a struggle for a tale by two cabmen at the Bathurst Railway Station on the morning' of February 5, was heard by 'Mr. C. Jennings S.M.,…

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Robbery in Vale-road

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. John Pillans had a very unpleasant surprise when they returned to their home in Vale-road late on Saturday night. They found that some uninvited person or…

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The Strikes Railway Strikes Continue Profiteering Tobacco Company. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

The railway men's strike still continues, the vast majority of the men refusing to access to the request of the Union officials to resume work…

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Motor Ambulance Committee. Forming Board of Control

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

A meeting of all subscribers of 2s Gd and over to the Lithgow motor ambulance committee was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Thursday night, for the purpose of electing…

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