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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 11 of 122

Wang[?]'n Shire Roads The Road to Ruin. "[?] than Fiction [?] to the Editor

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 8

THE latest [?] of the [?] Shire is surely a record; [?] of the [?]…

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Oberon Shire Roads. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

Sir,--Cr. Robinson's letter, which appeared in the "Mercury" of the 19th inst., is merely an attempt to throw dust in the eyes of the ratepayers. It is true that…

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Cycling. Orange-bathurst Road Race

Leader · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 8

The Bathurst-Orange road race, which is to come off in April, is [?] the attention of riders all over the West, and the almost [?] attractive…

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Main Western Road. Mr. Fitzpatrick Is Sympathetic

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 4

In a letter to the Bathurst Council, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local Government, wrote:-- "I note the desire of your council that…

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Quick Delivery By Motor

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

W T CLARKE wishes to notify the surrounding Districts of carcoar and Lyndhurst the he has purchased a Too Motor Lorry and intends giving Quick service aud will…

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New South Wales Government Railways. Excursion to Sydney. Wednesday, 11th February, 1925

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

Excursion Tick-[?] single fare for the double journey minimum 8/9 first-class and 5/10 second-class) will be issued at Carcoar to Sydney and intermediate sations…

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Where Britain Leads Commonwealth Engineer on World's Railways

The Bathurst Times · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 1

Mr. G. Hobler, Commonwealth Railways Chief Engineer, has returned to Australia after a round-the-world tour…

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Motor Speed Hogs

National Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

Alderman Flanagan complained at last meeting of the Bathurst Council that many of the motor cars in Bathurst "flew" round the city at a…

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Lorry and Tram Crash in City Street Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

A two-horse lorry and two moto[?]ars were damaged as the Result of a collision with a tram Castlereagh street this afternoon…

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Railway man Injured Struck by Truck

National Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

A young man named Jack Brown, about 30 years of ago, was admitted to the Bathurst District Hospital yesterday, suffering from an Injured should…

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Motor Notes. Testing the Tuning of the Car. Acquiring the Practised Ear

Leader · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 1

It is safe to assert that of all the cars on the road to-day which have seen more than six months’ service, quite thirty per cent are not running…

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Motor Day Collision

Leader · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

An [?] that could have been attended with [?] on Monday when [?] from the…

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Development Of Motor In Australia Steady lucrease In Use

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

Although there is a steady increase in the use of motor vehicles in Aus­tralia it cannot be said that full ad­vantage has been taken of their…

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The "Times" Special Motor Section Tuning The Ford for Speed

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

Although the standard Ford is capable of a maximum speed in the neighbor­hood of 42 m.p.h. which is quite fast enough for all practical purposes, much…

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The Motorists Phychology

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

It is a curious thing, and well worthy of imitation, that drivers who exercise care and regard for the safety and feelings of others enjoy a remarkable…

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Drunken Motorist FINED £10 and License Suspended Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

Charles Byrne, was drastically dealt with at the North Sydney Police Court to-day after having been convicted of being in charge of a motor…

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Motor Notes Testing the Tuning of the Car. Acquiring the Practised Ear

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 7

It is safe to assert that of all the car on the road to-day which have seen more than six months' service, quite thirty per cont. are not running…

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Road Grants for Shires

Leader · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

The Bon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick has been notified of the following main roads allotment by the Chief Engineer:—Amaroo Shire, £840;…

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Stones on Line Attempted Train Wrecking Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 3

An attempt was made last night to wreck a tram near Dulwich Hill. The engine struck some large stones which had been placed on the…

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Over Embankment. Wind Blows Train Off Rails. LONDON

Leader · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

Four passengers were killed and ten Injured through a gale blowing a train over an embankment last night, near Creeslough, In Donegal, Inland…

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