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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 7 of 108

Motor Car Overturns Returning From Jenolan Caves

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

A party of Lithgow residents comprising a Mr. Hardy and a Mr. Hughes and his wife and two children while returning home on…

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Railway Fatalities

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday, Mr. G. Me[?]son P M., conducted a coroner's inquiry at Yeoval into the railway accident on the Dubbo Moloug…

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1917 Strike Railway Men Indignant

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 3

The Bathurst railway men were amongst the last to receive the seniority lists in regard to the 1917 strike. It was only last week that…

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On Strike British Railwaymen All Lines Held Up [?]0,000 Men Expected Out Situation Most Serious London

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

Shortly after midnight the headquarters of the Locomotive Union announced that the strike had officially started. The men obeyed the call,…

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Railway Strike Response Exceeds Expectations Strike Leader's View Restricted Train Services London

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

This morning Mr. Bromley said that the response to the strike call had exceeded expectations and the position would be strengthened…

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Britain's Railway Strike the Battle Begins London, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 1

Britain's railway strike is on, but it is too early as yet to predict its magnitude. The whole crux of the position is…

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Railway Strike Other Workers Idle. London. Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

[?] strike has thrown many thousands of Welsh minors idle, owing to the shortage of trucks. Certain steel and tin plate works have also…

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Correspondence Glaring Motor Lights (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 3

Sir.—A matter which it may be all the better for mentioning is the thoughtlessness—in some instances I'm afraid it is much worse—of a…

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Cable News. British Railway Strike Commences. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 1

The strike of locomotive engineers and firemen on the British railways commenced at midnight on Sunday. The strikers mostly belong to the Associated Locomotive…

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Wallerawang. Motor Lorry Capsizes

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 1

On Saturday morning a large motor lorry, belonging to Davis and Macarthur, of Portland, eapsized over the culvert near the "rocky water hole," Wallerawang, on its…

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The Railway Strike. Will Cause Thousands of Dismissals

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

Router.--In consequence of the railway strike 4000 employees at South Wales collieries have been laid idle. It is expected that unless ways and means of moving…

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Earlier Cables. Baldwin Government Defeated. Effects of Railway Strike. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

The Baldwin Government has been beaten, and a Labor Administration will probably bo formed. A majority of 72 voted against the Government on the non…

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The Delayed Roads Grant Minister Puzzled

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 12

The statement by Mr. Stewart, Commonwealth Minister for Works and Railways that the delay over New South Wales…

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Bad Roads Minister Outspoken "People Must Pay More"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 12

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzpatrick) was told recently by a deputation from the Taren Point Progress Association…

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North Shore Bridge. Deputation Wants to See Premier. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 14

The combined iron trades committee is requesting the Premier to receive a deputation that will urge the Government to give to an…

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Railway Strike Position Easier London, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 2

The railway strike position is easier in London. Further Welsh collieries are idled. Defection among members of the National Union of…

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Railway Strike Intervention Fails London, January 21

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 23

Reuter's Press Agency report that the railwaymen's strike has started. It is learned that the decision of…

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North Sydney Tramway Footballers. Entertain "Ted" Lawless

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. G. Bailey, skipper of Tramway, has always an eye to business. When he heard that his old pal "Ted" Lawless was on a visit…

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Latest Cables. Latest Cables Railway Strike Collieries Thrown Idle Essential Traffic Maintained. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 18

Except for a slight improvement due to organisation of men available the strike situation is [?]ed Essential food and mail traffic is…

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Blown Up. English Railway Station Strike's Progress London, Tuesday Night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 6

A mysterious explosion has partly wrecked the Middlesborough railway station. A surprising strie decelopement…

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