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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 6 of 70

Motor Bike Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 18

Mr. William Bolton, of Narrabri, who is on a visit to Mudgee, met with a serious accident on Tuesday afternoon. He was…

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Train Loads of [?]

Leader · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 3

It [?] rallway tra[?] of ten [?] to carry from the portray the new golden [?] which sharpe[?] r[?]ived this [?]…

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Decapitated Train Mutilates Girl Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The body of a girl who was run over and decapitated by a train near the South Yarra Station last night, has been identified as that of Maisie…

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Young Woman Killed by Train. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

The body of a young woman was found on the railway line at South Yarra last night Her head was severed from her body, which was badly…

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Tram and Railway Fares. Treasurer Opposes Reduction

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

It is stated that the trams are estimated to make a profit of £155,000 this year. A loss of £20,000 is anticipated on the railways…

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In Ireland Republican Activity Intensified More Attacks on Railways London

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent states that Republican activity in County Kerry is intensifying. Attacks on railways are developing. Two…

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Railway Fares Nationalist Advocates Reduction. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. Weaver, M.L.A., stated to-night that in his opinion every member of the National Party outside Cabinet favored the immediate reduction of…

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MOTOR V. Rail [?]Urst Experment Pathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 4

The Bathurst Chamber Commerce has received an offer from a Sydney transport fire to every goods from Sydney to Bathurst at a price considerably under railway…

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Motor Cycle Races

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

Lithgow Motor Cycle Club will hold its annual carnival on the Hartley course de circuit on Saturday (tomorrow). The date has been altered from Friday to…

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Vend and Railways. Dispute Settled

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

The Acting Premier, Mr. Oakes, stated on Wednesday that he had been informed by the Railway Commissioners that there was now no longer any dispute with the…

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Railway Extension Wanted. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

A railway league has been formed at Trunkey to further the extension of the Tarana Oberon line to Garland. A meeting, of delegates of various leagues will be…

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In Md Around Sydney Motor Traffic

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 8

Development is said to be taking place which bids fair to revolutionise the whole aspect of the world's shipping. Improvement towards perfection of the motor ship…

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Motor Cars

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

Speaking of tanks reminds one of motor cars, as they may equally deadly. This is gathered from a report in a San Francisco paper of "just in" date. It speaks…

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Fined for Smoking in a Motor Bus. Sydney

Leader · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

At Padding[?] to-day a passenger in a motor bus was [?] £1 for smoking in the veh[?] and Robert Miller, the driver, was also [?] £1…

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Trams Collide Three Persons Injured Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

Three persons were slightly injured when two trams collided at City Road. Darlington, this afternoon and several others were badly shaken…

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Railway Revenue. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

The railway revenue for the seven days ended January 21 was £234,197 an increase of £9,058 on the figures for the corresponding period of last year…

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Bad Roads

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

A correspondent, who states that he has had 30 years' experience in Bathurst. writes drawing the attention of the Bathurst Council to the…

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Train Late

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

The first division of the mall train from Sydney did not arrive in Bathurst this morning until nearly an hour behind schedule time, while the…

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Local News. Spring Flat Roads

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

Murray's lane and other roads at Spring Flat are in a frayed state, and attention to them by the council would be appreciated…

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Passenger Train's Escape. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

A heavily laden passenger train had a narrow escape from disaster at Failfield, near Brisbane, when is was pulled up within a few yares…

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