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

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

1,384 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 70

Railway Tragedy Inspector Run Down by Train. Wagga

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 6

Mr. Charles Bye, inspector of railway bridges and buildings, was killed on the railway viaduet over the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga…

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Collision with Train. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 22

A tram collided with a gig at the railway crossing on the Mildura railway. One occupant was thrown out and sustained a broken…

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Cycling Road Race Handicap

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 19

In spite of heat, wind, rain, and dust, cyclists still continue to indulge in the week-end road races. The fields certainly fluctuate, but on…

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Ireland Five Traitors Executed Historic Castle Destroyed Raids and Train Wrecking London

National Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

It is officially announced that the five Free State soldiers who were executed yesterday morning were guilty of treachery and communicating with…

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Meroo Shire Council Will Mark Time with Amalgamation. Strong Criticism of Main Roads Grant Conditions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 24

There was a fall body of councillors at the monthly meeting of the Meroo Shire Council on Wednesday when many matters of varying…

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Sensational Motoring Experience the Scene—cherry Tree Hill

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 25

A holiday motoring party returning from Sydney one day last week, had a, blood-curdling experience approaching Mudgee. Seemingly,…

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Engine Hits Motor Car Driver's Narrow Escape Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

A man had a narrow escape from death at Junee today. He was returning from Young in a motor car, and on reaching the central crossing…

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Aeroplane Crash Noted Pilot Klled London

National Advocate · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

A large new aeroplane, panned by a pilot and fourteen mechanics, while undergoing tests at Hendon, nose dived and crashed. The pilot and a…

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Irish Rebels Hold Up Train London

Leader · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

Armed men held up the Dublin to Belfast mail train at Mount Pleasant. They forced the passengers to detrain and then sent the train at full speed…

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Blaxland Shire and Road Gates. Proposed Charge Rescinded

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

The Blaxland Shire Council devoted some time on Wednesday to the discussion of the proposed charge for road gates…

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Sensational Motor Accident. Famous Australian Airman Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

A sensational motor car accident occurred in Vale-road, near the gasworks on Wednesday afternoon. It appears the an Essex car, which was in charge of…

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Railways and Coal. Some Collieries Are Closed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

The coal owners have closed down two collieries--the Metropolitan and Coalcliffe on the South Coast--rather than supply coal on the comissioners terms…

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Troops Want Motor Cars. London

Leader · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

The [?] states that French troops at Dusseldorf, and the [?] are [?]…

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Destructive Hail Heavy Damage wrought Vegetable Crops and Orchards Devastated Railway Traffic Suspended Damage in Orton Park, Perthville and Lagoon Districts Settlers Hard Hit Perthville Convent Catastrophe

National Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 2

Following on Saturday week's disastrous wind storm, a portion of the Bathurst district, yesterday afternoon experienced one of the worst…

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Main Roads Grant. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

Several councillors, at the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council, expressed dissatisfaction at the manner in which main roads grants were allotted by…

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Every Man's Road for 60 Years a Local Government Problem

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 1

A matter of importance, involving a bit "of Mudgee's ancient history, came before Cudgegong Council at its last meeting in a letter…

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Cables. Trouble in Ireland. Rebels Set Fire to Train. Nationalists Attacked in Dublin. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 11

Tho week closed with disorders throughout Ireland A train on the Sligo-Enniskillen line was held up by armed men, and the…

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Wheat Land Camurra District Prospects. Railway to Merriwa Wanted. Boggabilla

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 5

A great area of splendid wheat and grazing land between Camurra and Merriwa was traversed by the Public Works Committee…

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Heavy Storm Damage in Western District. Railway Washaways

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 11

Owing to a heavy storm in the western districts on Friday, serious land-slips occurred in the railway sections: Wellington-Dripstone,…

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Mudgee District Ri[?]e Club Union Ninth Prize Meeting March 30 and 31, 1923. £200 Allotted for Competition. Free Railway Passes—half Coach Fares

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 12

On Saturday night the local committee of the Mudgee District Ri[?]e , Club Union held a meeting at the Town Hall to make arrangements…

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