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

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,432 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 72

Murder of Railway Man Union Members Detained Inquiry or Strike London

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

The Mallow shooting, followed the wounding of Inspector King and the murder of his wife near the station. Hearing shouts, a party of Black and…

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Aeroplane Destroyed. Observer Missing. London

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

Dublin Castle reports that while the pilot of a military aeroplane, who made a forced landing, in County Limerick, was absent seeking…

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Train Held Up. One Soldier Killed—6 Others Wounded. London

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

As a train to [?]ney, with fourteen soldiers amongst the passengers was leaving Mallow Station, two men jumped on the engine and…

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Exciting Motor Chase Police Pursue Thieves £500 Worth of Silk Recovered Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

North Sydney detectives iN a motor car chased four other men in a car, the latter being suspected of having had something to do with a…

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Railway's Narrow Win

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

The undefeated railway junior cricket team narowly won over their most dangerous rivals in the competition—Eglinton "A"—by 45 runs to…

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Ireland. Railway Strike Threat. Dragged From Bed and Shot. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 7

The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen threatens a national strike as a result of the shooting of railway [?]…

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To-day's Cables. Irish Tram Fu[?]laded. the German Rep[?]rations. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 8

Presiding at the ba[?]st in honor of Lord Reading, the new Victory of India, prior to his departure for India, Mr. Winston Churchill…

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Motor Car Theft. Ex-diggers Convicted. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 11

Percival Sydney Courntney, a motor mechanic, and James Robert Templeman, both Victorian ex-soldiers, and Frederick Edward…

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Railway Institute V. Lowther

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

Institute first innings 288, handicap 100, Lowther first innings 167, handicap 100, second innings 107, Wilkinson,14, Cummins 11, . handicap 50. Institute won by an innings…

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Bathurst Railway Trip Through Workshops a Hive Of INDUSTRY

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Through the courtesy' of Mr. Fraser, Steam Shed Inspector, a "Times" re­presentative spent an enjoyable and profitable hour at the railway…

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Alleged Robbery Alt+016311 Missing From Railway Office Wallerawang

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Sergeant Robertson is at present engaged in clearing up the mystery connected with the disappearance of Alt+016311 from the safe in once of the local…

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The Pleasant Gentleman. Tactics in a Train

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

These are the Lamemtatopms of Jemima:- "Mon! I am sick of them sick uute death. Heaven smiles upon them,…

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Murderous Attack Armed Men Fire Into Train Eight Passengers Killed a Cold-blooded Crime London, Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

A large party of Irish republicans ambushed a train at Inishannon. The military men aboard replied to the fire and a fierce battle followed…

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In the World Op Motors. Rain on Wind Shields. Sheltering Device Invented

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Moat motorists at times have tronble owing to rale getting on the wind screen whose driving. A handy litment is now being marketed in…

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Running a Car What Does It Cost[?] Motor for Shi[?]e Engineer

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 1

At the meeting of the H[?] Albury) Shire Council, consideration was given to the question of providing a conveyance for its engineer [?]…

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Foot Cut Off Shocking Railway Accident Temora

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

A man named Harry McGuire met with a serious accident at Temora railway station. As the mail train was leaving, [?]he…

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Ulster Railway Men Repudiate Strike Threat. London, Monday

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

The Ulster Railway men have repudiated Mr. Bromley's strike and have pledged themselves to carry out and support the Government. They…

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Bridge Campers

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 2

Aid. Hodge, at last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council, wanted to know why the notices prohibiting people from camping under Dension…

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Coolah Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 24

Mr. A. J. Lovegrove has completed the contract at The Gap on the Coolah road. The work completed reflects credit on the…

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Motor Lorry and Sulky. Accident on Glen Alice Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 21

A serious accident was narrowly averted on the Glen Alice Road on Saturday. Mr. Service's motor lorry was returning from Bogie with the…

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