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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 10 of 122

Week-end Motor Accidents

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 3

A motor car was travelling down a steep hill at Taren Point, when the rear tyres burst, and it somersaulted. The driver and two companions were injured, being pinned…

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Railway Appointments. Mr. Dooley's Criticism

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 2

In the course of his address at Bathurst on Friday, Mr. Dooley referred to the recently railway appointments. He trenchantly attacked the Government for not appointing…

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Motor Dangers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 2

Official correspondence published in last issue shows that Katoomba Council recently drew attention to the "grave danger frequently caused to members of the public…

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Holiday Railway Traffic

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 2

The bookings at Eskbank station on Saturday and to-day showed a marked increase over the corresponding days last year. By the 8.55 a.m. on Saturday there…

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Railway Appointments

Leader · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 2

It has now been definitely approved by the Railway Commissioners that the District Superin[?]dent office now [?]ted at Parkes, will be…

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Railway Appointments Important Transfers

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 3

It has now been definitely approved by him Railway Commissioners that the District Superintendent office now situated at Pa[?]kes, will be…

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British Labor Railway Men and Miners Reactive Threats to Strike London

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 3

Two Important wages movements coming to a head were the subject of speeches by respective leaders to-day…

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Motor Cycle Races

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 3

The annual motor cycle carnival on the Hartley course de circuit, promoted by the Lithgow M.C.C., was held on Anniversary Day. It was the most successful yet, held…

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A Motor Collision

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

There was a rather sensational motor car collision in the cutting leading into Piper's Flat on the Portland-'Wang road on Sunday night. It appears that Mr. Charles…

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Motor Cyclist Killed. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

A message states that Richard Bracken. 26, son of the Jerilderie Shire Clerk, was turning a corner on his motor cycle, when the machine…

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COAT-ACTING MOTORlSTS

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

[?] in the [?] a most thought[?] harder word might easily be used) “joke” was played by a party of young people [?]ports the [?]…

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Horseman Colli[?] with Motor Car

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. Fred [?] of [?] now [?] hospital, [?] from of a serious [?] on…

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Motor Cars in Collision. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

A Hudson Supersix motor car swerved to avoid another car in Victoria Parade, Melbourne, at 8 o’clock this morning, and crashed into a Rockery…

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Minister's Sympathy Improving Western Roads

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 3

"A note the desire of your council that the main road from Sydney to the far west be paid special attention to, and will be glad at the carhest, after…

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Bridge for Binnaway Deputation Interviews Ministers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 3

The residents of Binnaway and district are making strong agitation for a bridge across the Castle-reagh River. A deputation from…

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Give Us Good Roads. Town Wants Fair Treatment

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 15

Maintenance man, J. Field, assisted by T. Parker, is doing some very much needed repairs to that portion of the Leadville streets…

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Council Committees Reports and Recommendations Votes for Road Work

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 4

In its report to the Bathurst Council last night the Works Committee state that with reference to the report of the inspector of saleyards,…

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Returned From Motor Tour

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 29

Mr. Styles, who recently disposed of his property at Digilah, has been on a motor tour of the central and south-west portions of the…

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Motor Registrations

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 2

During the past, month applications have been received from the following for motor vehicle licenses: C. D. Bolton Cecil Walsh, M. Silvers…

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Motor Cycle for City Engineer

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 2

The Electric Light Committee recommended to the meeting of the Bathurst Council last night that a motor cycle of British make 4 to 7…

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