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

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

2,198 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 110

Railway Porter Killed Run Over by Train Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 3

When engaged in shunting operations at Hurstville railway yards this morning Samuel Steel a railway porter, of Marrickville, was run over…

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The Forbes Road

Leader · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

Arising from the death of Mr. Jack Holden the victim of the Forbes Road motor accident on Christmas morning and the [?] held last Tuesday…

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Electric Trams an Industrial Dispute Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 4

The depute on the Essendon and Maribyrnong electric trams has assumed a more serious aspect. Unless the reply of the Tramway Board…

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Motor Accident at N,[?]

Leader · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

As the result of two [?] knocked down and Injured [?] car in Dandaloo Street, Nar[?] the evening of December 31,…

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Experience in Burning Motor Car

Leader · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. E. G. Maher whilst travelling from Molong by car, with his wife and a couple of other young Ladies had a most unique experience When…

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The Road Builders. Over the Mountains. an Australian Epic

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 3

The name of Win[?] Cox is closely interwoven with the early story of our State. His life opened in England, where he held a military commission, but, the sound of…

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Woman Assaulted Midnight Motor Ride Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 9

The police arrested two men in connection with a brutal attack which was made on violet Anderson near Gle[?]e Island bridge, on…

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Motor Bike Crash Collides with Car Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 9

A motor cycle and side car, driven by G. [?] 19. collided with a motor car in Anza Parade. Kensington Case sustained…

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Bathurst Railway Station

National Advocate · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 2

The railway was opened to Bathurst Just 50 years ago. There are a few residents still left who remember the great day it was. The opening…

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2 Injured Car and Motor Collide Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 2

a motor car and a motor cycle and side car come into collision at the intersection of Robertson Road and Anzac Parade, Kensington. The car was…

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Sensational Railway Runaway Wild Mountain Dash

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 2

A railway engine, with a truck attached, bolted down the Blue Mountains for, seven miles on Saturday afternoon. The accident was one of the most sensational for some…

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Railwaymen and 44 Hours. Application in the Arbitration Court

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 2

The arbitration court was crowded to-day when application was made for the operation of the shorter week in pursuance of the Forty-four Hour Week Act. Mr…

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44 Hours Rush of Applications Hours of Railwaymen Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1926 · page 2

The Arbitration Court was crowded this morning, when a special sitting was held to clear the number of applications in connection with…

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Molong Road Motor Collision

Leader · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

On New Year’s Day a motor [?] was narrowly averted on the Molong Road [?]Wellington Mr. E. W. [?] shire engineer at…

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The Road Builders From Sydney to Bathurst

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 6

The name of Wm Cox is closely women with the early story of our State. His life opened in England where he held a military commission…

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Tram Fares Agitation for Penny Sections Railway Commissioners Averse Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 3

The Minister for Railways, Mr. Flannery to-day, made available the report of the Railway Commissioners on penny tram sections. The…

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Railway Advertising

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

Among the visitors ti Bathurst this week is Mr. Thomas Crouch, Publicity and Advertising Manager of the New South Wales Railways and Tramways…

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Motor Notes New Year Resolutions and That Overhaul

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 5

Being the proud possessor of a small but sturdy two seater, and being about to enter on several weeks' of grass widowhood, our good resolution…

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Motor Overturns. Cullen Bullen Lady Injured. Mudgee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

A motor car party had a miraculous escape from death near M[?]dgee. While turning a b[?]nd, the car skidded in a sand-bed, and overturned, pinning the five occupants…

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That Railway Complaint. Statememt by Mr. Morris

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

When, on Monday night, the attention of Mr. W. J. Morris (secretary to the Railway Commissioners) was drawn to the lack of accommodation for returning Lithgowites…

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