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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

2,150 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 108

Industrial Unrest in England Miners and Railwaymen London, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

The miners ballot resulted in 510,000 to 114,000 rejecting the idea of giving three months' notice of the termination of the wages agreement…

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Railway Trouble a Ray of Hope Masters Becoming Reasonable London

National Advocate · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

The "Daily Herald" (Labor) states that while the railway situation continues critical there were movements last night, which may lead to…

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Motor Notes. the Art of Trouble Hunting. Diagnosis by Eliminating Taste. Part (To be Concluded.)

Leader · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

There probably is no phase of the motor-car which has been more discussed caused and lefts understood than double finding. To the Inexperienced…

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Motor Cycle Club Meeting the Turon Shire Roads Trouble. Efforts Made to Solve Problem

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

The Bathurst Motor Cycle Club's general meeting this week was presided over by Mr. E. White. The chief business was in connection with the matter…

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Guide and Warning for Motorists Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

Victoria's first land lighthouse has been erected, marking a dangerous spot at Mordialloc. Its light will burn to warn motorists for three and…

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Road Cycling Archie Brooks' Success

National Advocate · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 1

The Bathurst League Cycle Club held its most important road race of the season on Saturday afternoon. The race was for the Tindall Ten…

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North Shore Bridge. Ball Talks on Tenders Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

Mr. C. G. Bradfield, who is going through the North Shore bridge tenders, is making greater progress than anticipated and will…

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Big Railway Strike Trouble Begins London, Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

The railway strike has begun. CONGRESS DISAPPOINTED The Trades Union Congress Council is very disappointed at the failure…

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Reasons for Accidents Economy to Blame. Motorists' Ignorance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

Many motorists are excre[?]sing their minds to arrive at the reasons for so many accidents which have recently happened, and attention is…

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[?]e Dorrigo Country A Romance of the Pioneers Railway Line is a Triumph of Engineering

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 1

Dorrigo! Dorrigo! What pictures the mere uttering of the name conjures up in one's memory! Some twenty years ago, all the illustrated…

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Railway Cate Smashed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

In the course of shunting operations on Friday night, an engine collided with one of the gates at the Church Street crossing. A few…

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Railway Nightmare Narromine to Parkes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 8

The railway trip from Narromine to Parkes, via Peak Hill, is a nightmare to passengers, who have to content themselves for…

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Cross Country Railways

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

An excellent example of what the building of a cross-country railway would mean to this State is furnished by the newly-constructed…

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Rocks on Railway. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

The driver of a goods train from Ferntree Gully. Victoria,, had to pull up for five minutes yesterday to clear away 30 large rocks which…

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Motor Cycle Accident

National Advocate · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

A young man named Oates, of Hill End, who is staying with Mr. Medaris in Rankin-street met with a nasty accident at the intesection of…

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The Railway Strike. London

Leader · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

The general council of the Trade Union Congress, and the representatives of the railway men’s organisations, held a conference last night,…

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Taxing the Motor Man to Help Keep Roads Good Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick's Views Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzpatrick) forecasted further taxation of motor traffic yesterday. Taren Point residents asked the…

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£3,500,000 for New Victorian Roads Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

No less than £3,500,000 will be made available for new country roads in Victoria within the next five years…

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North Shore Bridge Work for Australian Workmen Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 3

The Minister for Works, Mr. Ball, tonight gave an assurance that no matter who was the successful tenderer for the North Shire Bridge practical…

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Railway Companies Combat Big Strike Position Satisfactory LONDON, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

The railway companies are coping fairly successfully with strike conditions. Thy main stations are comparatively busy, while underground…

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