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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 4 of 70

Molong-dubbo Railway to Be Built. Sydney

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

The Chief Railway Commissioner says that arrangements are now being made for the construction of the Molong-Dubbo railway…

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The Railwaymen Important Conference. Will a Strike Be Averted? London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

A most important interview between Sir Eric Geddes and the railwaymen's representatives took place thin afternoon, when the latter…

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Curious Accident. Aeroplane Blocks Train. London

National Advocate · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

A curious accident is reported from Petersborough. A Hanedley-Page passenger machine was forced to descend at Warrington. The machine…

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Railway Motor Cars. Country Service Facilities

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

A demand is setting in from the country for rail motor services on the branch railway lines. A motor, petrol-driven, is fitted up to haul a load along the railway, and as this is…

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How the Railway Dept. Treats Its Officers

Leader · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

It has long been a cause for complaint the manner in which the Railway Department houses many of its officials. The congested barracks in…

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Milong-dubbo Railway. to Be Started in a Few Weeks

Molong Argus · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

Chief Railway Commissioner, replying, to a communication from Mr Fitzpatrick State Treasurer, who inquired when it was intended to commence the construction of…

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British Railwaymen Government's Offer Accepted. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

The railwaymen's leaders [?] have a majority and have accepted a settlement on the basis of the Government"s offer…

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Held Up Sinn Feiners and Ball Party. Motor Cars Smashed. London. Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

Sinn Feiners with revolvers here up six motor cars and several horsed carriages conveying guests to a ball in Kilrush Hall, near Kilkenny…

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Motor Smash Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

A motor car struck a curbing around a flower bed in Moore Park to-day capsized. Four persons were injured and others had remarkable escapes…

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Unsettled Railwaymen's Trouble Important Conference. Delegates Insist on Demands London

National Advocate · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

The railwaymen's delegates again met Sir Eric Geddes this afternoon and the conference lasted 2 1/2 hours. It was stated that the proceedings…

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Railway Freights Question. Producers on the Alert. Carcoar

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

At a meeting of the Graziers' Association, held on Saturday, the following motion was carried:-- "In view of the serious anomalies…

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Earlier Cables. Britain's Railway Troubles. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

A most important interview took place on Tuesday between the British railwayman's representatives and Ministers. A conciliatory spirit prevailed on both sides, the men…

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Tarana-oberon Railway. Rumored Early Commencement. Oberon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

It is stated that the Tarana to Oberon railway is to be commenced immediately, and that already a quantity of tools, etc., have arrived at Tarana. If this is correct, we may…

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Life in Danger Railway Employees Intimidated. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

An extraordinary statement was made by Detective-Sergeant Donnelly in the City Police Court during the hearing of a case in which a…

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Bridge Over Macquarie

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The new bridge over the Macquarie River at Wellington is now completed, and is ready for the official opening. The bridge is…

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Cycling. Twelve Miles Road Race. Won by J. COTTEE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

The twelve miles road race which was conducted on Saturday last on the Wilbetree course by the Mudgee Bicycle Club, starting and…

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Motor and Tram Collide. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

Vera Filmer, a resident of North Sydney, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital last night in a serious condition suffering from a fractured skull…

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Disruption in Queensland Railway Service. Brisbane

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 6

The Queensland Railway union is very hostile towards the Minister for Railways over the issuing of an order giving preference of employment…

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Tramwaymen Fight. Sydney

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

A fight took place at the Newtown tramway depot last night, resulting in two tramway employees being taken to hosp[?]il. Subsequently the…

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Smart Motor Trip

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. O'Dea, of the firm of Havenhand Best, and O'Dea, look a party of tourists to Jenolan Caves yesterday. The day was not the best for…

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