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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 7 of 110

Car Traffic. Road Repairs Needed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 7

The Leadvills road between Uarbry and Cainbil Creek is getting in a very had state for car traffic, and repairs are badly needed…

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The Quarry Road Much Adverse Comment

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 25

There is much adverse comment being made over the construction of the Quarry road. It is understood that the original intension…

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Rylstone News. Great White Train. a Real Australia Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 25

The visit of the much-talked-of Train to Rylstone duly eventuated on Friday last, and it was a memorable occasion in many respects…

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Linoleums Made in Australia Are on the Floors Through. Out the White Train. the Location of the Works

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

The Linoleum factory is situate on the Duck River, Clyde, N.S.W., the site comprising 51 acres. The river is navigable at all tides to this point,…

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Motor Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 29

Mrs. Warren, wife of Dr. Warren, a Macquarie-street specialist, met with a painful accident at the latter end of last week. She was…

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Motor Lorry Burnt Result of Capsize

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 16

A Ford Lorry belonging to Mr. Ned Rabbins, was totally destroyed by fire today Tuesday. Mr Robbins was engaged in cart…

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Mudgee Police Court An Accumulation of Business. Many Motorists Answer the "Said Charge." Warning to Motor Cyclists

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 27

The police authorities had a comprehensive 'business sheet for Police Magistrate Prior to deal with at the Mudgee Court on…

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Noisy Motor Cycle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 27

Jack Gillon who was reprimanded by the P. M. for appearing in Court without his coat was fined 10/ and costs for driving a motor…

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Blaze at Gulgong. Garage and Blacksmith's Shop Destroyed. Motors, Farming Implements and Sulkies Destroyed. Man Charged with Arson

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 9

A fire occurred at Mr. A. Dover's garage and blacksmith's shop. Gulgong, early on Sunday morning, and the building,…

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The Great White Train. Enthusiastic Reception at Rylstone. Residents Greatly Interested in Exhibits. Mr Orchard Pleased With Ladies. Among the Orators: A Forceful Speaker The Shop Windows: A Creditable Display

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 14

When the long-looked-for Great White Train arrived at Rylstone it was welcomed with enthusiasm by old and young alike. All were…

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Great White Train. Arranging Orange Visit

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

The Mayor (Dr. A. E. Colvin) presided at a public meeting In connection with the visit of the Great White Train to Orange from January 30…

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Orange Road Metal for Forbes

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. A. J. Booth, Forbes shier engineer, has some samples of road metal quarried near Orange, which seems to be of good quality, and ought to he…

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Great White Train Yesterday's Session. Large Attendance

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

A large number of Bathurst citizens visited the Great White Train Wednesday and yesterday. The exhibition, from both an…

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Linoleums Made in Australia Are on the Floors Through. Out the White Train. Australian Linoleum Co. Ltd

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

The whole of the passages of the White Train are covered with Linoleums made by the Australian Linoleum Company, Ltd. This promises…

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Motor Cycling

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 4

The Lithgow Motor Club has arranged a meeting on the Hartley course de circuit for Anniversary Day and promises speed and thrills galore. There will be a…

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Serious Motor Car Collision. Sydney

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

Two cars collided at the comer of Cowper and Church Streets, Rand wick, this afternoon when nine people were hurt. The cars were badly damaged…

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Motor Notes. Do Not Overlook Crown Wheel and Pinion

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 3

When one considers the terrific strain and stresses to which both the crown wheel and pinion are continually subjected, there Is not any amenity…

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Railway Foreman’s Narrow Escape

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

Railway loco shed foreman Naylor, of Bathurst, missed death by a hair’s breadth in the Bathurst railway yards a few days ago. He was…

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Motor Hill Combing. Extraordinary Test

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

[?] England [?] the annual award on the [?]…

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Heavy Western Railway Traffic

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

At the present moment the railway traffic on the western section is exceptionally heavy and guards firemen and engine-drivers are drawing…

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