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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

2,299 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 115

No title Motorists Unenviable Experience SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Motorists who visited the South Coast yesterday will long remember their experience at Tom Ugly's Point. From 4 o'clock there was a long…

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Motorists and the Duke of York. Queaneeyan Parking Arrangements

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

As practically all accommodation in Queanbeyan and neighboring towns has been booked up, a public committee has been formed consisting of the Mayor…

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Motor Cycling. Len. Jones Again Gauntlet Holder

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Len. Jones, the brilliant young motor cycle speedster of Lithgow, is again the holder of the Speedway Royal Golden Gaunlet, which he won on…

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Motor Cycling. Eddie Brinck’s Speed

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 6

Eddle Briuck of America. who was remarkably successful at the first day of the Penrith…

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Not a Main Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 8

Writing to Mr J. A. Clark, M.L.A. the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr Baddeley says: "With regard to representations…

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Local news. Railway Mishap

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 9

During shuntinga[?]tions at Mudgee railway [?] the other morning two brake [?] shed in to a dead end, wire [?] result…

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Motor Caravan. Up-to-date Travelling Conveyance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 11

Mr. Ken. Bowman, of Wargundy Station, who contemplates enjoying an extended holiday by motor, is to be congratulated on the conveyance…

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Bush Fires Claim Against Railway Commissioners Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

Acting for hand-owners in the district who suffered from bush fires, Messrs Broderick and Hunter soliciters have made claims against the…

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Non-skidding Roads

Orange Star · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Owing lo the great density of [?] in Paris it is of the utmost importance that the pavements laid down in the city…

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Boy Killed on Train. Sydney

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 8

A boy about 16 years of [?] whose name has not yet been ascertained, was killed this morning on the [?]anks town train. It is thought [?]…

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Water Supply for Mountains. the Main Roads Problem

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

At the meeting of the B.M. Shire Council on Wednesday it was decided to adopt the report of the sub-committee, consisting of Councillors Miller,…

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Goods Train Disaster Temora Mail Delayed Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

According to a statement made by the Railway Department to-day, a goods train was derailed at Yass Junction. The result was that the…

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Bush Fires Statement by Railway Department Will Accept No Responsibility Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

It was ascertained to-day that the Railway Department will accept no responsibility for bush fires unless it has been proved beyond doubt that…

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Knocked by Tram Man Seriously Injured Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

Charles Stevens, aged 34 of Manly was crossing Elizabeth and Hunter Streets this afternoon, when he was knocked down by a tram He…

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Railway Traffic Increase Over 1925

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

The revenue collected at the Bathurst goods shed during December 1926, for goods, live stock etc. received and despatched, represented…

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Motor Car Accidents Due to Carelessness. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

The lack of care was the cause or a number of serious motor accidents during the holidays is the belief of the police authorities, who in their traffic…

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Knocked Down by Truck Accident to Railway Guard. Condition Very Grave

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon a railway guard named William Henry Frost, a married man residing in Lithgow, was knocked down by a truck during shunting…

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Motor Notes. Types of Design in 1927

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Those motorists who will be In Sydney in mid-January will have an excellent opportunity of viewing one of the most representative displays…

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New Motor Fuels Being Developed

Orange Star · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

An engineer at the Arlington Agricultural Farm Laboratory in Washington, U.S.A., recently ran an automobile engine by using…

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Motor Notes. Preventing Tail-light Theft

Orange Star · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

In some localities the theft of the tail-lamp bulbs is prevalent. As it is such a simple matter to remove the bulb from a…

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