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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 8 of 55

Engineer's Report. Road Improvements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 25

Mr. Hope, the Engineer, stated that the improvements to Lue-road were receiving attention; the crossing at Tong Bong Creek had…

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At Belfast. Ballot Postponed. Gas, Electric, and Tramway Services Suspended

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 18

As an outcome of the Prince's Island Coherence, the proposed Belfast strikers' ballot has been postponed. The gas, electric,…

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John Bridge & Co.'s Report

Molong Argus · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

John Bridge & Co Ltd report under date 8th February, 1919:— Wool:—Owing to the epidemic, the Brisbane wool approvements have been…

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John Bridge & Co.'s Report

Molong Argus · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 3

John Bridge & Co Ltd report under date 8th February, 1919:— Butchers' & Station Produce. Sheepskins and Fur Skins:—Owing…

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The Miners and Railwaymen. London

Leader · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 7

The "Daily Chronicle" reports that the industrial situation arising from the demands of the miners, railwaymen and transporters, which are…

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Very Latest Cables Australian Cable Association Messages.) the Peace Conference. the Japanese Proposals. Allied Railway Control. Vancouver

Leader · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 7

A Vancouver message says that the United States has accepted the Japanese proposals for the restoration of the railway traffic in S[?]beria. The…

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Lithgow to Clarence Road

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

In connection with the proposed road from Lithgow direct to Clarence and Bell, the Blaxland shire engineer Mr. Allman, made a visit to the site on Saturday in company with Mr…

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From Every Point of View. Railway Freights. by Stockman

Leader · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 6

Mr. Fletcher, in his address in the Foresters' Hall, drew rather a unique comparison by inference between the past day politicians, prior to…

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304 Railway Employees Affected. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

There are now approximately 304 employees of the Railway Department suffering from influenza, while 606 are are reported to be suffering from other…

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Rockley. Motor Car Mishap

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

A peculiar accident occurred here on Thursday afternoon. A car belonging to Messrs, Havenhand and Co., Bathurst, and in charge of A. Garland, an experienced driver, was…

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Marrangaroo. a Railway Mishap

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

During shunting operations in the wheat siding six 15-ton trucks which were not coupled, to the rest of the train were driven backward by some 20-ton trucks, the result being…

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Railway Defeat Waratahs

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

Waratahs, first innings, 172; second innings 143, Rickard 60, Gale 15, Pillans 15, handicap 30. Bowling for Railway, Kirkwood 5 for 16 Parsons 2, Bedford and Petty 1 each…

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

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4

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

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Mail Train Hold Up Railway Commissioner's Reward. How Bravery Was Recognised

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

Messrs James Whelan and Dave Gor[?]y, the driver and fireman, respectively, who courageously attacked an armed and masked man in the…

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The Bathurst Road Fatality

Leader · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

There is a movement on foot for assisting Mrs. Pascoe, as well as her children, who were bereaved by the recent fatality on Bathurst road, and…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Wednesday, February 19, 1919. Local and General. Railway Guard Arrested

Leader · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

George Richard Clough, a railway guard, was arrested in Wellington on Saturday evening, by Sergt, Williams, and two special railway officials, and…

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From Every Point of View. Railway Freights

Leader · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 1

Sir,—I note the comments by the Railway Commissioners on my remarks regarding railway freights. Their favorable comparisons of…

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Railway Accident. Woman Found on Line

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

A middle aged woman, Annie Hobson, was found by a fettler on the railway line at the back of Kelly's Commercial Hotel early on Tuesday morning in a semi-conscious…

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Railway Pioneer. Octogenarian's Western Reminiscences

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 1

The Bathurst "Advocate'' publishes an interview with Mr. E. Farnsworth, now residing in the City of the Plains, and who has had a unique experience in railway…

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Attempt to Wreck a Train. "That Will Fix It."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 18

A deliberate attempt was made to wreck the Chatswood to Hornsby train last night by the placing of two large logs of wood across…

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