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

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

2,440 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 122

Railway Commission Protest by A.R.U. Miserable Set of Intriguers" Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1925 · page 2

The New South Wales branch of the A.R.U. bas protested against the appointment of the now railway com missioners. At a meeting of the…

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Motor Cars in Pawn the New Idea in France Paris

National Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1925 · page 2

It used to be the family jewels, now it is the motor car. Owing to the rapid increase in the practice of pawning motor cars the Itale Pawnshops…

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Oberon Shire Roads

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 3

"On behalf of the president, my fellow Councillors and myself I desire to thank the ratepayers of Arkstone for the good work done on the Arkstone-road, which now…

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Main Roads Board

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 6

Although the chairman of the new Main Roads Board probably will be chosen next week, the process of selecting the two engineer members will not be completed under…

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Motor Fatality. on Glen Alice Road. Man's Neck Broken. Kandos

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 4

A shocking motor accident occurred today, on the Gien Alice road. It appears that a party were motoring to the Glen Alice races, and when about 15 miles from…

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A Woman's Bravery. Car Within Yard of Train. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 5

Mrs. Hilda Lilley, of Bathurst, had an extraordinary escape at Russell-street railway crossing, when the brakes of the car she was driving refused to act, and the…

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Mountain Trains Requests to Railway Commissioners

National Advocate · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 1

Mr. J. C. L. Fitqpatrick has received the following communication from the office of the Railway Commissioners: "With reference to your represents…

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Motor Bus Ablaze Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 3

A blazing motor bus in Perramatta Road, Ashfleld, brought out the local fire brigade at half past 12 this morning. The bus was on the Sydney…

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Motor 'Buses Crash an Incident at Midnight Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 1

A woman employee had a lively experience at midnight last night when one motor bus crashed into another in St. Kilda road. She, as well as…

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Motor Car Overturns. Another Black Heath Accident. Blackheath

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 3

While motoring from Katoomba, en route to the Caves yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Norman, of Bellevue Hill, who was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cross, met with a…

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Country Press Hopes. From Railway Commissioners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 3

The executive of the Country Press Association has passed a motion congratulating Mr. Fraser on his re-appointment as Chief Railway Commissioner, and urging…

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The Railway Commission. Union Executive Protest

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 4

At a meeting of the N.S. Wales branch executive of the Australian Railways Union held on December 30, the following resolution was unanimously agreed to:--…

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Motor-omnibuses

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 8

There are about 500 motor-omnibuses operating in New South Wales, and the number of passengers carried daily is about 300,000, or 150,000,000 a year. The…

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Railwaymen Signs of Unrest Irritation Strike Probable Stone

National Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 2

There is a possibility of an [?] strike being instituted though out the railway service at an early date. The State Council of the A.R.U…

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Motor Notes Why Trucks Wear Out

National Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 5

Not many months ago the writer was in a well known but remote dairying village of the South Coast of New South Wales, where the rich cream of…

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Mountain Train Services. Various Requests for Improvement. Railway Commissioners in Reply

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 2

The Hon. J. G. L. Fitzpatrick has received the following communication from the office of the Railway Commissioners:-- "With reference to your representations…

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Jump From Train Young Gihl's Daring. Wellington

National Advocate · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 3

A 16 year old girl escaped from one of the State Children's Homes in Sydney recently, and made her way to Peak Hill, where the police…

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Station Held Up Train Scares Bandit Adelaide

National Advocate · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 2

Ton minutes before midnight on Friday a masked bandit entered the Bowden railway station (the next station to Adelaide, on the Port Adelaide…

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Latest Telegrams. Tragedy at Crossing Train and Car Collide Wyong Clergyman Killed Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 5

A shocking fatality occurred near Wyong last night. The Rev. Wm. Herford, resident Churoh of England clergyman at Wyong, was…

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Motor Car Fatality Rylstone Grazier Killed. Three Admitted to Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 6

Mr. J. F. Willis, a well-known grazier, in the Rylstone district was killed instantaneously as the result of a motor car accident on…

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