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

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

1,466 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 74

Late Cables. Joffre in Tokio. Train Smash in France. London, Sunday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 2

United Service.--Marshal Joffre was greeted on his arrival at Tokio with much enthusiasm and pageantry. The streets were lined with people who waved…

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Railway Institute V. Bre—wongle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 1

The match between the Railway Institute and Brewongle, which was decided on the Farm wicket, resulted wi a victory for the Institute team by 47 stitute and Brewongle, which was decided on the Farm wicket, resulted in a victory for the Institute team by 47…

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Well-earned Jobs 400 Mile Tramp Kempsey

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 4

After a tramp of about 400 miles, two Sydney men have found work at Dorrigo, on the North Coast. They set out in search of work,…

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Mendooran-Tooraweenah Railway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 1

The following letter has been received by Mr. W.G. Ashford, M.L.A., from the Under-Secretary:— "In reply to your letter of 12st…

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Cycling Road Race

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 3

Another ten mile road race was conducted by the Bathurst League Cycling Club from Kelso to Nobby's Hill (Peel-road) and return on…

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Farmers Train to Run Next Month Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 3

In response to repeated requests that have been made to the Railway Commissioners on behalf of the people engaged in Rural industries in the…

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Fell Under Train Sister of Bathurst Resident

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred recently to Mrs. Handley (of Weston, a small township in the Maitland district), a sister to Mrs. Peter Russell,…

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The Kangaroos Off to France Players in Motor Collision London

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 2

With the exception of the injured players, who joined tho Orvieto in London, the Australasian footballers are leaving this morning for France…

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Work for Unemployed. Resumption of City Railway

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 1

The State Government has authorised the Railway Commissioners to proceed immediately with the resumption of the construction of the City railway…

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Goods Train Derailed

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 2

The western mail trains bound for Sydney last night were delayed for a considerable time near George's Plains owing to the derailment of a…

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City Railway. Construction to Be Resumed. Many Men to Be Employed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 2

The State Government has authorised the Railway Commissioner to proceed immediately with the resumption of the…

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The Tourist Train

Leader · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 1

A concession Orange people have been asking for for many years has been granted, that is the touris: train leaving Sydney on Saturday…

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"Fish" Train Extended to Orange Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

Starting from Saturday next, the 7.50 p.m. train from Sydney to Bathurst will be extended to Orange The [?] 10 p.m. train usually staring from…

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Motor Speed Nuisance

Leader · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 5

In moving that the inspector of police be requested to make special efforts to regulate the speed of motor cars and motor cycles in the streets…

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Unification of Railway Gauges

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

At the Premiers conference in Melbourne last week very little was accomplished. The appointment of a second trade representative in the East received assent. There…

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Warships for Motor Cars and Tractors

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 8

Mr. Henry Ford's scheme for converting old warships into motor cars and tractors, is a stroke of genius which, only a man with imagination could dream of. He rivals the…

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Railway Fatality. Lithgow Girl the Victim

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

Word was received in Lithgow on Wednesday that Miss Vera Gordon (19), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gordon, of Spooner-street, Lithgow, had been run down and…

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Ironworks Secures Coal Contract Portion of Railway Order

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

Mr. C. H. Hoskins has denied a rumor that preparations were being blade to unwater the old Eskbank colliery in order to supply coat to the order of the Railway…

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The Railway Commission. Long Expected Report

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 6

Mr. Justice Edmunds the Royal Commissioner appointed to inquire into the control and administration of the New South Wales railways and tramways, has…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, January 25. (Before T. B. Clogg, P.m.) Railway Prosecution

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 6

Arthur Potter, railway traffic inspector, charged Joseph Lewis with using indecent language on the platform at Newnes Junction…

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