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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 8 of 123

The Roads Fair Sum Allotted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 16

There has been a fair amount allotted to this riding for road improvements, notably the Coolah to Binnaway road and it is suggested…

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Gates on Roads. a Vexed Question

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 8

The vexed gate and road closing questions, Cr. Jones said, engaged much attention. Chief among such applications, was one asking…

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Road Work. an Extensive Programme

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 8

Commenting on the January meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council Councillor Fred Jones. Mendooran's representative, said that nothing…

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A Pleasant Time. Motoring Tour

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 30

A party of about 50 Cassilis residents, consisting of Mr H. O. Bensley and family, Mr W. H. Collins and family, Mr S. Russell and…

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The Motor World Low-swung Cars. Height and Vision

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 5

For security it is important that the natural vision should not be distorted when driving a motor car. Whenever it is so distored or…

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Motor Cycling

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 4

Frank Weldrick, the Lithgow rider, competed in the "B" grade handicap at the Bathurst Speedway on Saturday night. He. was allowed 12 secs…

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Lawson Tragedy. Motorist Committed for Trial. Coroner's Comment

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

At the conclusion of an inquiry into the deaths of Annie Christina Haigh and Isabel MacFayden, who were killed when a motor coach in which they…

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Railway Staff Changes a Lengthy List

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 5

The following is the latest list of staff changes, notified by the Lithgow district suprintendent's office :-- J.,F. Hicks, from junior porter,…

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40 PERISH Train Snowed Up BUCHAREST Wed

National Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

It is feared that 40 have perished from cold and starvation in a train lying buried in a snowdrift between Turnumegurele and Litza since…

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General News Railway and Motor Transport

National Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

As a result of the conference between the State Premiers and the British Economic Mission the Commonwealth and States have agreed to…

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New Motor Cycle Club

National Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

At a meeting held at Brooks and Jones' motor cycle show room it was decided unanimously to form a happy family of motor cyclists to be known…

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Mountain's Water. Springwood's Plight. Supply From Railway Dam Proposed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

About 40 representative residents of the districts of Springwood, Faulcon bridge, Valley Heights, Warriinoo, and Glenbrook, in the Blue Mountains…

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Motoring and Cycling Australian Grand Prix

Leader · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

The second Australian [?] organised by the Victorian [?] Club. will. this year, be run [?] distance of 200 miles on a [?]…

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Shocking Motor Fatality. Two Children Killed. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 6

Gordon McDonald, the driver of the car which ran down and killed two children, at [?] last night in an interview to-day, remarks…

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Bush Fires at Junee. Caused by Railway Engine. JUNEE

Leader · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

A railway engine is alleged to have been responsible for six separate outbreaks of fire near Junee, yesterday. All the outbreaks, which were along…

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Shire Council's Reports. Roads and Finance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 18

The following reports were presented to the Amaroo Shire Council on Monday: Shire Clerk…

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Cars Crash on Blayney Road Nash Somersaults Mr. A. Death and Family Injured

National Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

When a Nash car driven by Mr Albert J. Death of King's Plains, and an Oldsmobile, driven by Dr. K. C. Faul[?]er of Carcoar collided…

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Railway Inspector Charged He Alleges Conspiracy Sentence of Three Months Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

When Robert Reeves (63), inspector employed by the railway commissioners, was charged at the Central Court to-day with having stolen…

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A Bogus Retort. Train Passengers’ Death. LONDON

Leader · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 3

A Bucharest message states that the [?]0 passengers, who were thought to have perished in the train smash at [?] have been rescued…

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Serious Accident Motor Cyclist Injured

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 15

Mr C. Witburg, or Kandos, met with a severe accident yesterday afternoon while motor cycling in the vicinity of the town. It appears that…

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