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

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

2,446 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 123

Returning From Lithgow. Fatal Fall From Train

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Charles Laccy, who resides in Sydney-street, Marrickville, was returning to Sydney with three companions by the 5.5 p.m. train on Saturday…

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Swept From Bridge. Twenty-one Drowned. Lisbon

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 7

After the German steamer Leister crashed on the rocks at Cape Leixoca a mountainous sea swept twenty-one of the crew from the bridge, and one…

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English Train Collision. Engine Driver Acquitted. LONDON

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Ernest Aldington, the driver of the express train which was involved in the Cha[?]field disaster, has been acquitted of manslaughter…

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Merrygoen News a Charming Bridge. White Georgette and Lace. Aldridge-bowen Wedding

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

White georgette with an overdress of lace, sprinkled with silver pray and orange blossoms, was chosen by Miss Rita Elwyn Bowen,…

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Work on the Roads. Mr. Stewart is Sympathetic. Has Tendered for Lithgow Section

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Ald. H. Knight, M.L.A., has been in touch with Mr. F. H. Stewart, the successful tenderer for the reconditioning of the section of main road…

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A Busy Time. Holman's Motor Garage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 16

Holman's motor garage in Bundella street has been kept particularly busy lately, on repairs and emergency work. The proprietor is…

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Water Column. Railway Improvements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

A second water column is about to be constructed at the Merrygoen Railway Depot. So that tho engines can take water on the outside line…

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Railway Staff Changes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 7

Mr. H. Ingersole, per-way inspector Mudgee, has been transferred to Lithgow, and he will be succeeded by Mr. George share[?]…

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Lithgow Motor Club

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 3

A meeting of the Lithgow Motor Club was held on Sunday morning, when a large number of local motorists attended. A lengthy discussion…

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Motor Industry. Exchange of Executives. Surprise Announcement. New York

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 6

Mr. W. C. Durant announces through the American press, new management of Durant Motors, as follows:—…

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Motor Bus for Wolaroi College

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Readers are requested to note Wolaroi College’s announcement, which appears in our advertising columns, that arrangements have been made for the…

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Trangie Motor Accident

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

An accident occurred at Peep o’ Day, last week, when a motor cycle with side-car, ridden by Mr. S. Taylor, in which was seated Mr. Warden…

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Accidental Death. Fatal Motor Accident. Coroner’s Inquest

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

All enquiry Into the circumstances surrounding the death of Herbert Kidd. aged [?], who died at the Orange Hospital on Thursday…

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That Motor Car Mystery. Links in the Chain. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

Detectives Inquiring into the disappearance of Leslie Williams, believe that there was a violent quarrel between two men near the Vlolet Town…

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Motoring and Cycunc Notes

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 3

Car production in America reached the highest peak in history in the [?] 10 months of last year. The figure was [?]727 according to reports…

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Aeroplane Tragery Richmond Farmer's Death Pilot Committed for Trial Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 3

The Windsor District Coroner to-day held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Albert Smith a farm…

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Aeroplane Tragedy Minister Takes Serious View Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

Sir William Glasgow, [?] for Detence, takes a very serious view of the finding of the Coroner in the Windsor air trosedy. he stated…

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Motor Notes Uneven Running

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 5

After having exhausted all the usual methods of eliminating uneven running in an old car, it may provo to he well worth while to turn the…

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Sensational Motor Smash. Six Pinned in Driver's Cabin. Portland Resident's Fortitude

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

When a two-ton motor truck turned over on the road about 10 miles from Trunkey late on Sunday afternoon, three of those who formed part…

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Railway Institute. Moves Into New Premises

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

The Lithgow R. and T. Institute will shortly be occupying the top floor over Messrs. Fisher Bros, premises in Main-street…

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