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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 6 of 117

Two Killed Railway Crossing Fatality AUCKLAND, N.Z., Tuesday. Two more railway crossing fatalities have occurred

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

An unknown man was run down by a train near the Auckland Gaol and killed. The Rev. Tremaine, Anglican minister at Rongotea, was driving…

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Lithgow Railway Employees' Sick and Mutual Benefit Club

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Lithgow Railway Employees' Sick and Mutual Benefit Club was held on Sunday when the following officers were…

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Railway Engine Derailed. Caused by Broken Fish Plate. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

The engine of the up sleeper train at [?] was derailed and overturned near Clifton station, yesterday, owing to a [?] plate of a rail…

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Road Tenders

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 11

The Wyaldra Shire Council is calling tenders for the clearing of road, Beryl via Mebul to Goolma, about two miles in length, Tenders…

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Might Collapse. Wyaldra Creek Bridge. New Structure Proposed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 29

At last meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council the engineer (Mr Barnes) reported on result of visit of Inspector Harding, of Main…

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Burraga Road Smash Truck Raised from Creek

National Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 2

Messrs Edgley and Co's Chevrolet truck which plunged 35 feet into the Gilmandyke Creek with Messrs Harold Lynne and Bernard McHugh…

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Wyaldra Shire Council's Monthly Meeting. Main Roads to Benefit. Extra £770 EXPENDITURE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 10

The usual monthly. meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council was held on January 9. those present being Cr. S. B. Rouse (chair), Crs R…

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Through Western Towns. From Wingham to Dubbo a Pleasant Motor Trip

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 3

On Tuesday, December 27, Councillor H. Machin and the writer, after having breakfast in Muswellbrook, started out for Mudgee—…

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Merriwa Page New Motors Business Brisk

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 13

As an indication of the activities of motor salesmen the number of new cars in the district affords colvincing proof. It is also. no…

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Gulgong Motors

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 11

Gulgong Motors report the following sales of new cars: H.T. Gorrie, Goolma (Buick); A. Overell Cook's Gap (Pontiac); H.O…

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Major Baxter's Sudden Death. After Collapse in Tram

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 2

Local residents will regret to learn of the death of Major Walter Baxter, who for years was in business in Lithgow. From what can be gleaned of the…

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Motoring Notes. News and Notes Prom the N.r.m.a

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

Spare parts are so cheap in America that the knocking down of old cars for unable parts is no longer a popular trade…

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Hanged From Bridge Head. Turkish Bandit’s Fete. LONDON

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

Constantinople message states the notorious bandit, Hadjismay, with his confederates, were hanged the bridge head at Stamboul at…

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Motor Car Frauds Insurance Companies Lose Heavily SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 3

Further charges arising out of alleged insurance frauds by means of supposedly ficti[?]ious motor car accidents were heard at the Central…

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Man on Railway Line. Wandered from Sanitorium. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

A man was found lying on the railway line near the Redf[?]rn station about 3 o'clock this morning. He has been identified as Walter Somerville (44) an…

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Garbage System Reorganisation. Comprehensive Report From Health Inspector. Motor Traction System

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The senior health inspector, Mr; A. H. Dickinson, presented a comprehensive report to the Council on Monday night, relative to the need for…

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Railways Flooded. Washaway Near Ivanhoe

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 9

The heavy down[?] during the last couple of days has seriously hampered railway traffic. For two a half [?] the…

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Variation of Award. Country Railway Districts. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

The industrial officer of the railway workers Industry branch of the A.W.U. has been [?] to-[?] for a [?] of the award as applies…

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Motor Notes. Adjusting Seat Positions

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

There are one or two makes of Inn which the front seats tip up in facilitate entrance to the rear [?] and yet are not provided with…

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“Second City.” Manly and Warringah. Electric Railway

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 3

The visit of the Manly delegation Orange and other centres toward the end of last year was returned in a measure last week by an official tour…

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