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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 5 of 117

Railway Facilities. F. & S. Conference Resolutions

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 17

No fewer than 30 resolutions passed at the last Farmers and Settlers' Association related to railway matters. These were submitted to the…

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For the Motorist. Growth of Motor Traffic

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 18

Figures issued by the National Roads and Motorists' Association, New youth Wales, show that by the end of 1927 motorists paid close on £200,000 more…

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Terrible Panic Motor Launch on Fire Two Men Drowned BERLIN

National Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

One of the great motor launcher used to convey the Hamburg dock laborers to work caught fire on the Elbe River resulting in the…

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Motor Record The British Defender A Wonder on Wheels LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

Malcolm Campbell's car with which he will defend the British record against America at Florida in February has a 450 horse power engine. It…

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Motor Show a Gigantic Display SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

The Motor Show with almost £100,000 worth of exhibits was opened at the Royal Agricultural Ground to-day…

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Mr. Bodkin to Go. Railway Workers’ Decision. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 4

The executive of the railway workers section of the A.W.U. have decided to remove Mr. G. Bodkin from the office of secretary of the…

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Cycling Road Race Won by J. Madson

National Advocate · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

There were 19 starters in the 11 mile road race which took place on Saturday afternoon under the auspic[?]es of the Bathurst, Cycling Club…

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Motor Accident an Annoyed Magistrate. Resents Police Inspector's Comment

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 19

At the conclusion ol the hearing of a traffic case at Forbes, when a verdict had been Riven for the defendant Inspector Woods, in charge of the Forges…

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Motor Accidents. the Cause and Cure

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 10

Motor accidents are of very frequent occurrences round about Sydney, and when the police do sheet home a charge of reckless…

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Railwaymen Restive. Labor Ministery Attacked Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 9

Bitter attacks on the Hogan Ministry for having authorised the dismissals of railwaymen were made at a meeting of nearly 1000…

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Why the Railways Don’t Pay

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 6

The Minister for Works is predl[?]ting £1,000,000 shortage in the railway accounts for the past twelve months; that [?], the revenue is by that amount…

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The Growth of Motoring. N.S.W. Figure, for 1927

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 6

Every twelfth person in New South Wales owns a motor vehicle and about every ninth is allowed by law to drive one, says the N.R.M.A…

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Pioneer Lady Motorist

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 6

Miss Charley Morgan Jones drives the only limousine Baby Austin In Sydney, that holds more than a couple passengers. Her car seats four…

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[?]usses and Trams

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 5

The time has not yet come to take altogether seriously the report of Cabinet’s intention to consider the advisability of selling the trams to private…

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Motor Cycling. Orange Club’s Trial

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 6

Arrangements have been made by the committee of the [?] Motor Cycle Club to hold a 160 miles reliability trial on the 29th. The course…

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Dismissal Opposed Victorian Railway Men Caucus Decision MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

The officials of the Victoria? Railway Union are jubilant following the decision by the majority of the State Parliamentary Labor Caucus to oppose…

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Request for Railway Government's Financial Position Mr. Buttenshaw Discourages Local Loan SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

A big deputation from the eastern suburbs to-day waited upon Mr. Buc?enshaw, the Acting Premier, and requested that the Eastern suburbs…

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The Long Arm of the Law. “The End of the Road.” SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

In January of last year, a man [?] alleged to have obtained the loan of [?]. “The End of the Road,” and it is alleged that he refused to return…

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"Second City" Manly and Warringah Electric Railway

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 4

The visit of the Manly delegation to the country toward the end of last to the country toward the end of last week by an official tour of Manly and…

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Motorist Fined £10 Drove Car While Drunk GOULBURN

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

"The time is coming when a conviction for driving while under the influence of liquor will necessarily involve the suspension of the…

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