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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

2,332 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 117

Motor Cycle Accident

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 2

Cecil Clarke (18), of Havanuah St., an employee of A. S. Lowe and Co., met with a motor cycle accident the O'Connell Road yesterday…

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Sought Relief Yet Owned Motor Car Broken Hill

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

The Unemployed Relief Committee has decided to investigate closely all applications for assistance. Recently an application was received…

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Motor Car Theft That Tragic Ending Inquest on Drowned Youth Some Remarkable Evidence. WINDSOR

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

Remarkable evidence was given before the Windsor Coroner today, when he held an inquiry into the death of Leslie Chisholm who…

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Progressive Turon Shire. Big Money for Roads

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 6

Turon Shire Council hopes to remedy the bad state of the main western road within its jurisdiction, and early. It needs it. Other important work is also…

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Amusing the Children Radio Uncle's Motor

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 4

A[?] joy [?] of children [?]…

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Brutal Assault Tram Driver the Victim Two Men Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 3

On the night of December 29. Claude Riley a tram conductor, was brutally assaulted by two men, knocked from his tram and robbed of his…

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Motor Notes Moving Worn Carburettor Bolts and Nuts

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 3

Probably for the reason that it is the easiest metal with which to make petrol tight joints, most carburottor manufacturers construct their…

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Motor Club

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Lithgow motor club was held on Sunday, when it was decided to hold the Anniversary races on the 28th inst., so as not to clash…

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Railway Duplication. Spring Hill-[?] Section Again Turned Down

Leader · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 8

The Hon. J. C.[?] M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Under-Secretary to the Public Works Department:—…

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Motor Fatality at Forbes

Leader · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 6

While Mrs. Eva Maud Parker was returning from church at Forbes, on Sunday night, she was knocked down by a motor car, and died three hours…

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Aeroplane to Search Wellington, N.Z.

National Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 2

The Minister for Defence has given instructions for an aeroplane to be sent from Christ-church, it will arrive at…

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Blackheath Creek Road

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 6

This matter was discussed at Blaxland Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, when Cr. Cripps reported that the work done by settlers would have cost…

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Shifting Stock Special Sheep Train

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 4

Special sheep trains still continue to arrive at the local yards, there being no respite during the holiday vacation. Another train arrived on Friday last…

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Road Delays. in Holiday Traffic. Some of the Reasons

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 6

What were the main causes of road troubles and road delays in N.S.W. during the recent holiday season…

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Binnaway News Lost Control. Motor Bike Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 31

Mr Eric Whitfield, of "Gamble," had a miraculous escape from serious injury last week when his motor bike suddenly got out of…

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Though Western Towns From Wingham to Dubbo. a Pleasant Motor Trip. (By Fitz.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 8

On Boxing Day, December 26, 3927, in company with Councillor H. Machin, of Wingham, a start was made per motor car for…

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That Fatal Motor Drive Peters Before Court SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 3

A large crowd attended the Newtown Police Court to-day when George peters aged 20 of Melbourne was charged with having unlawfully…

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Railway Finance Consideration by Cabinet SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 3

Cabinet gave consideration to-day to the Question of railway finance, hearing in mind the proposals outlined by the Premier in his policy speech…

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Committed for Trial The Sensational Motor Hold Up BOWRAL

National Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 2

There was a sequel to the sensational attack on Hugh Furz at Bow[?] a few days ago. when at the local police court to-day Lesile…

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Terrific Heat Causes Surf Congestion. 20,000 Motors at St. Kilda. MELBOURNE, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 1

A cool change is predicted for today, and is being eagerly looked for. Very sultry conditions prevail here following upon a sweltering night,…

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