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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 8 of 72

Const. Wolgast's Murder. Motor Mechanic Charged

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 4

Charles Wynne Speechley (31), described as a motor mechanic has been charged with having, on January 19, at Centennial Park, murdered Frederick William Wolgast,…

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"End of the Road."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 10

The picture to be screened at the Monarch Pictures at Molong this Saturday night is the most-talked-of-picture of recent years…

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Train Capsizes Big Accident Narrowly Averted Workmen's Train in Trouble Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

A serious railway accident was narrowly averted on the Richmond Main line, nine miles from Maitland, to-day…

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Motor Cycle and Motor Cat, Collide

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. V. E. Turner of Yetholme, was the victim of a nasty smash in which his motor cycle and a strange car figured on the Sydney road near…

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Motors Collide

Leader · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 4

On Friday evening a rather serious collislon between a motor car and a motor lorry occurred on the Bogan road, about five miles from Narromine…

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Motor Fatality at Gilgandra

Leader · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

On Wednesday last a shocking accident occurred on the Gilgandra motor cycle track just before the first event in the motor carnival was…

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Rousing the Public. Attempt to Seize Motor. Diggers and Gratuities. London, Wednesday Night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 1

Three former Australian soldiers, Percival Courtney. Frederick Wilson and James Templeman, were charged at Bow-street with having…

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Fatal Accident. Motor Cyclist Killed. Tragedy at Gilgandra Carnival Gilgandra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 6

A motor cycle carnival was held at Gilgandra, in the presence of a large crowd that came from all parts of the west. A gloom was cast…

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"B" Grade. Railway v DURAMANA

National Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 1

Railway is the "B" grade competition defeated Duramana by 108 to 58 on the first innings. Scores.—Duramana 58[?] W. Colley…

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Cricket. Railwaymen at Play

National Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 3

Railway Traffic defeated the Railway competition team (loading in the second grade competition) by 34 runs Traffic made 115. Harligan 33…

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Railway Defeats Bowenfels

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 3

Played on Bowonfels wicket and won by Railway by 29 runs on the first innings. Scores:-- Railway 240, Coyte 43, McDonald 29, Daley 22, Kirkwood 20, Jones 17, Brown…

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Co Op Defeats Railway Institute

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 3

Concluded on Coop wicket Scores:-- Institute first innings 198 (handicap 100, MeDarra 20, James 17) Bowling for Coop L. Sedger 4 for 54, S. Varcoe 3 for 18, F…

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The Railwaymen's Match How the Favorites Fell. (Contributed.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 1

Railway, the leading team in the Second Grade competition, received rather a severe set-bask at the hands of a team of Traffic men on the…

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The Kelso Road

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

The Bathurst Municipal Council has replied to the Turon Shire Council concerning the purchase of 1000 cubic feet of metal for use between…

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Short Road to Church

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

Cr. Crossiey brought before the Turon Shire Council meeting yesterday a request made by Archdeacon Oakes for a sign board, on the Kelso end of…

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Shocking Fatality. Two Porters Run Down by Ballast Train. One Killed; the Other Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

A shocking fatality occurred in a cutting near Torbane, Mudgee line, on Tuesday, afternoon. Two junior porters, George Sharpe and Frederick Prosser Coleman, stationed…

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Railway Theft Cleaner Sentenced to 12 Months "My Wife and Children" a Sympathetic Judge

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

The jury in the case in which Thomas Carpenter and Leonard Hughes were charged with stealing railway property returned to Court at…

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Motor Cycling Club

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

The Bathurst Motor Cycle Club has found a suitable clubroom after many unsuccessful attempts—the former City Band practice room in…

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Systematic Theft Railway Property Disappears Syndey

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 4

When William Newland, 42, was remanded Globe Police Court on a charge of stealing Alt+016350 worth of brass and copper fittings, the property of…

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Railway Fatality Porter Run Down Lithgow

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred near Torbane, on the Mudgee line, yesterday afternoon. A junior porter named George Sharpe, stationed [?]…

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