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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 3 of 70

Motors in the West. Horse Transport Superseded. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 3

A notable development in transport has occurred in the western districts during recent months, and though regarded as ultimately inevitable in any case its arrival has been…

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The Ironworks Trouble. Statement by Mr. Hoskins. Will Not Use Government Railways. Until Conference Reaches Decision. Sydney, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

Messrs. G. and C. Hoskins informed our city representative this morning-- referring to the correspondence in the morning papers and the last letter from Mr. Cooper-- that the…

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Rabbits the Railway Menace

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. A. Rigby (rabbit inspector), mentioned in his report at the P. P. Board yesterday, that the condition of the railway enclosure at the…

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British Railwaymen Will Reject Government Offer. a Critical Situation. London

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

Some 63 railway men's delegates closeted at Unity House, are engaged at a critical conference Britain anxiously awaits to know whether a…

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Train Held Up by Beer. Newcastle

National Advocate · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 1

A mile outside the Newcastle station the Brisbane mail was held up for half an hour this morning through motor lorry laden with beer being…

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Rejected Offer to Railway Men. Further Negotiations. London, Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

The railway conference has rejected the wages offer and referred it back to the executive for further , negotiation with the Government…

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Motor Gassing Rabbits a New Use for the Car. Deadly Exhaust Fumes. Remarkable Saving in Time and Money

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

Mr. Walter Hawker contributed to the "Pastoral Review" a valuable recital of his experience in the destruction of rabbits by the fumes from…

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Railwaymen and the Government. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

The railwaymen's conference has decided to reject the Government's offer, and have instructed the executive to resume…

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Left in a Tram a Traveller's Loss. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The loss of a kit bag, containing jewellery worth £100, has been reported to the police.A traveller for the firm of Messrs. McDonald and…

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British Strikes Ironmoulders' Reject Terms. Railwaymen Against Government. Probable Government Backdown. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The ballot on the strike of Ironmoulders' showed a heavy majority for the rejection of the employers' terms, and the disastrous strike…

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15 Miles in 13 Minutes. Motor Cycling Record. Auckland (N.z.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

At the Auckland motor cycle sports Coleman, of Palmerston North, broke the world's record on a grass track by covering 5 miles 150 yards in 13…

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Conciliation Railwaymen and Government Negotiations in Progress London, Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

A most important interview between Sir Erie Geddes and the committee of railwaymen regarding the latter's rejection of the Government's latest…

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Railway Disaster Paris, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

A train was detailed at Caen, seven persons being killed and fourteen in jured…

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Railwaymen's Leaders in Protest Warning Against Cessation London. Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., and other leaders threaten that they will not lead another railwaymen 's strike…

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The Rabbit Pest. Railway Property Infested. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

In reporting to a meeting of the Bathurst P.P. Board that landowners generally were making an effort to keep down the rabbits that were now breeding up again with the…

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Earlier Cables. British Railway Trouble. Future of the Turk. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

The British railwaymen's conference has rejected the standard wages offered, and seeks further negotiation. The Minister for Labor and the Minister for Transport have gone to…

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National Roads Association. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 16

A number of commercial men and motorists have decided to form a branch of the National Roads Association to obtain…

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Tambar Springs Roads. a Complaint. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 22

Sir,—The roads in the Tambar Springs district are left in a disgraceful state year after year. Things are just let go on, and…

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Homebush Sales Western Train Breaks Down Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

Some 18,000 sheep were to have arrive at Homebush to-day, but owing to a breakdown of the western train much of the stock did not arrive…

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Two Rooms and Kitchen Palace for Railway Maw and Family Cowra

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

As a result of a matter mentioned by Councillor Wright at a recent meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council, a report submitted by Mr. Shire…

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