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

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

2,239 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 112

Car Collision Rule of Road Not Observed Damages Against Driver

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 6

A claim for £100 for damage alleged to have been done to a motor car as the result of a collision with another car at the intersection of Keppel and…

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For the Motorist. Carrying Tube Patches

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 16

When on tour, many motorists wisely make a practice of carrying extra tube patches in the tool kit. Even though these be well…

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Sequel to Road Smash

Leader · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

A youth named Frederick Owen, through his next friend, William Owen, claimed £400 damages from [?] for injuries [?]…

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Fast Fruit Train. New Interstate Service

Leader · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 3

[?] and exceptionally last goods train service for [?] fruit [?] to Sydney and Brisbane on Saturdays…

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Train Sniper Window Shattered SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

When the Newcastle to Sydney train was near Wyong last night a bullet shattered the window of a carriage over the heads of the…

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Gulgong Council Employees Wage Reduction Outstanding Rates Road Repairs Needed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 8

At the fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Town Council on February 6, there were present: — The Mayor, Ald. J. Clark; aldermen J. H. Stahl,…

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Car Overturns Four Bathurst Residents Injured Smash on Tarana Road

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

When a motor car in which a party of Bathurst residents were journeying to Flat Rock overturned on the Tarana Road, about four…

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Sheep on the Road Are Responsible for Three Accidents Crashes Near Dunn's Corner

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

A large mob of travelling sheep was responsible for several motor mishaps on the Bowenfel's-road last night. As a result one man is in hospital…

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Construction Work Port Kembla Railway SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

It is reported that the construction works on the Moss Vole-Port Kembla railway will be discontinued within a month, and about 200…

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Financing Railways Commissioners May Raise Funds Prospects of Electrifying Western Line

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

The need for placing the railways on a proper basis of capitalisation, and giving the Commissioners full power to conduct the service as a…

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New South Wales Government Railways. Excursion to Sydney and Intermediate Stations

Leader · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

EXCURSION Tickets al Single Fare for Double Journey (minimum rates [?] First[?]class and [?]/10 Second[?]class will be issued at Orange to Sydney…

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Railway “Electrics.” Not for Mountains

Leader · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday. Every [?] [?] was [?] [?] which [?] the…

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Tarana Road Car Accident

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 2

Although her condition is still very serious. Miss Kathleen O'Connell, who was injured in the motor ear accident on the Tarana road on Sunday, and…

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Belated Charge Sergeant Martin's Methods Case Against Motor Cyclist Dismissed

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 1

When Harold Edward Nancarrow visited the police station in company with Sergeant Martin on January 20, he was under the impression that he…

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Big Officials Go Railway Commissioners' Action State Cabinet Surprised Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 2

As the result of the amalgamation of three engineering branches in the Railway Department in the Interests of economy, the services of Dr…

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Good Motoring Roads

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

A delightful drive along a good road is to be had by going to Bathurst, via Blayney, and some by the main Orange-Bathurst Road. The…

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Wolgan Road's Plight To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 6

Sir, -- At the request of the members of Vale of Clwydd No. 2 Miners' Lodge I am instructed to protest through the columns of your paper…

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A Tyldesley Deputation Seeks Road Improvement and Light

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

A deputation, representing residents of Tyldesley village and the area surrounding Cullen Bullen railway station, waited on Blaxland Shire…

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Stabbed to Death On Newton Railway Station in Broad Daylight Dr. Bradfield's Dismissal Causes Serious Dissension in Cabinet Stabbed to Death Supposed Vendetta Victim Identified SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

The man murdered on Newtown railway station yesterday has been identified as Dominico Belle, 32, a resident of Ashfield. The murderer…

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