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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 8 of 110

The Railway Problem in America

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 4

There is something In this that our railway pundits should ponder studiously: According to the New York correspondent of the “Times” a…

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Three Injured Motor Bus and Tram in Collision Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 3

Three people were hurt when tramcar and motorbus came into collision at Darlinghurst this morning. It was a head on smash…

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Oberon News Lord Alenby's Visit. Flag Decked Streets. Large Motor Procession. Cheering Crowds. OBERON

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

Wednesday 20th January, 1926 will long bo remembered as the day upon which all sorts and conditions of people gathered together to welcome…

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Mr. Arkins Again Wants Another Withdrawal Railway Passes Bill Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

The Attorney-General, (Mr. McTiernan) moved in the Legislative Assembly to-day that the bill to grant free railway passes to…

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Motor Notes Do Not Overlook Crown-wheel and Pinion

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

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

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A Grouch Against the White Train

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

An Australian writes to the Editor: "On Saturday morning after the departure, of the Great White Train people, particularly the railway…

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Sleeper’s Arm Cut Off by Train. Sydney

Leader · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

Andrew Carroll, 31, laborer, of M[?] fell [?] the rails near the Darling Harbor good, yard, yesterday and during his sleep threw his…

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The Old Zigzag Road. an Offer of Assistance

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 1

Speaking of the possibility of constructing the proposed tourist road from Bell to Lithgow, over the old railway line (Zigzag) arid down to Oakey Park, Mr. J. A. S. Jones,…

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Latest Telegrams Two More Victims. Motor Death Roll Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

Two persons were killed in car accidents on Parramatta road yesterday. A motor cycle and side car containing Mr. and Mrs…

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Motor Smash. Car's Wild Dash Down Hill Mr. Muir's Miraculous Escape

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 9

Mr. J. J. Muir, Cudgegong shire engineer, had a miraculous escape from death on Friday last. Returning from an official inspection…

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2 Killed Several Others Injured Week End Motor Fatality Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

Two persons were killed in motor car accidents on the parramatta road to-day, when a motor cycle and [?] car, containing Mr. and Mrs…

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Motor Cycling

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

Lovers of speed and thrills will be specially catered for by the Lithgow Motor Club at its meeting to be held on the Hartley course de circuit to-morrow, commencing…

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Motor Car Production Record. Vancouver

Leader · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

The production of passenger automobile mobile and motor trucks for 1825 has created a record, the former tatalling 3,157,628, as compared with [?]…

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Tram Conductor’s Narrow Escape Sydney

Leader · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

Two tram conductors collided. while alighting from moving trams at Clereland Street yesterday, and fall between the trams. It was nothing…

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Thrilling Motor Accident

Leader · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

Mr. Gordon Smith, who was accompanied by his brother and [?] passenger, [?] the corner of [?] and…

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Cape to Cairo a Motoring Feat London

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 3

Major Treatt, with his wire, and party have arrived at Cairo after covering 11,000 miles from the Cape in motor cars. They were met and…

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Railway Industrial Scheme

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

From the figures given below some idea can be gained as to how the railway men of Bathurst have availed themselves of the opportunity…

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The Great White Train

Leader · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

This gigantic advertising scheme for a self-contained Australia, will throw its doors open to the public of Orange on Saturday, when visitors…

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The Roads Question. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 1

Sir,--The article on Shire Rates and Federal Subsidies" in ''Mercury " of 18th inst. has its argument founded on several wrong premises, viz., that it is the natural…

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Motors Collide Five Passengers Injured Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

A motor car driven by Paul Whiff whereby it is believed a settlement big collied with a car at Lake, Learmouth railway crossing to-day…

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