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

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

1,388 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 70

Flight Commander Capt. Percival. to Bring an Aeroplane to Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 18

Flight Commander Captain Eric Percival paid a visit to Mudgee this week and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones, of Mudgee…

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The North Shore Bridge. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 12

Sir,—The North Shore bridge is ever a bug-bear to the country man, who fears taxation for that which, though apparently a…

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Railway and Tramway Men Beware of the Nationalists

National Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. W. A. Holman has notified the Railway and Tramway Superannuation Board that the Act will be amended by the first session…

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Coolah-craboon Railway. Official Visit of Inspection

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 25

The executive heads of the Railway Departmemnt paid an official visit of inspection of the Coolah-Craboon railway line on Monday…

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Mudgee Council. [?]Udgegong Waters Diversion. Council Will Not Interfere. Church-street Railway Crossing. Water Waste. West End Sanitation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 24

The fortnightly meeting of the Muugee Town Council was held on Thursday night. There were present Aldermen C. Knight (Mayor,…

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Tooraweenah Railway League

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the Tooraweenah Railway League, held at Mendooran on Saturday, February 28, there were present: Messrs H. A…

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Mudgee Motor Garage Exhibit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 18

One of the many exhibits at the show that attracted attention was that of cars by Mr. F. Leslie, of the Mudgee Motor Garage. This…

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Austin's Motor Kiosk

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 18

One of the features and attractions of the Mudgee Show was Mr. Jack Austins (Buick cars) motor pavilion, for kiosk. Mr…

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Bathurst Seat a Word with Railwaymen

National Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Paull, representing the Tramway Traffic on the Superannuation Board, addressed railwaymen in particular from the balcony of the…

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It Does Not Do to Miss a Train

Leader · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 1

Neither does it do to miss bying a nice warm garment when you see it. When the season first starts the nicest lot of goods arrive. Later on…

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Damages Against the Railways. Sydney

Leader · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

The case wherein Alfred Michael sued the Railway Commissioners for £2000 compensation for injuries received through the alleged negligence…

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£2000 Compensation a Railway Accident Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

Alfred Stanley Michael was awarded £2000 compensation in NO. 1 Jury Court, by a jury of four, before Mr. Justice Pring, from the New South…

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Labor in China Big Railway Strike. New York, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 2

The "Times" Washington correspondent telegraphs that the State Department learns from Harbin that General Horbach has relinquished…

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12-Hour Day Russian Railwaymen. London, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 2

A Moscow wireless message states that the railwaymen have agreed to a 12-hour working day until the transport service has been…

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Aeroplane Offer Declined. Sydney

Leader · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 6

[?] [?]tion with Britain's offer of five [?] to Australia [?] to-day Mr. [?] [?] behalf of the people [?] the gift [?] they…

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Switzerland Tragedy. Avalanche Strikes Train. Zurich

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

An avalanche struck a tram at Berna. The train was wrecked and 13 of those on board were killed…

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T[?]does Not Do to Miss a Train

Leader · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

Neither dees it do to miss buying [?] warm [?]arment when you see it. When the season first starts the [?]cest lot of goods arrive. [?] on…

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Motor Fatality at Forbes

Leader · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

Mr. Dave LeBrocque, a member of the well-known South Forbes family of that name, died on Monday [?] as the result of injuries received the…

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Telegrams. New Zealand Railway Men May Strike. Auckland, (N.z.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 2

A ballot is being taken by the New Zealand Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants on the question of a strike…

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A Close Call CHAPTER V. the Break in the Motor

National Advocate · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 4

Well, nobody has died, but I must ask you, if you serve its again, not to send that special cream, for there is something too fascinating and…

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