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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 14 of 112

Dirt Track Mile Championship, Motor Cycling

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 13

At Claremont Speedway, W.A., on January 18, Arthur Atkinson, riding a Rudge motor cycle, won the West Australia one mile dirt track…

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Motor Bag Snatchers. 3 Men Charged SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

In a few words Sgt. Dennis outlined to Mr. Campin S.M. at the Central Police Court to-day the 60-mile-an-hour chase last night through…

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Both Necessary Trams and Busses Transport Commissioner's Reply Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

The report of Mr. S. A. Maddocks, who was appointed by the Government to investigate transport problems in Europe and U.S.A. was presented…

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Motor Notes Choosing Sparking Plugs

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 4

Owing to the general [?] present day cars it is more and more important to choose sparking plugs of exactly the right…

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Sydney Trams Now Showing a Heavy Loss Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 3

The New South Wales tramways which have hitherto been run at a profit are now showing a heavy loss. This revelation was made by the…

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Not to Retire Assistant Railway Commissr. Sydney Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 3

Mr. A. D. Forster, assistant railway commissioner is not going to retire as was expected come months ago. On the contrary, according to present plans…

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Stabbed to Death Brutal Murder of Italian Newtown Railway Horror SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

As the outcome or a ven[?]ta, a young man, believed to be an Italian, was stabbed to death on the steps leading down to the Newtown…

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Railway Economy Co-ordinating Services

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 4

The N.S.W. Railway Commissioners have decided to amalgamate the various engineering branches of the derailment. This decision will mean…

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Railway Power Station Extensions to Plant

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 3

It is expected that the extension of the Railway Commissioners' power station will be commenced within a few weeks so as to meet the…

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Motor Cycle Smash Young Lithgowite Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

Jack Pearce, the popular Lithgow racing cyclist, is in hospital as a result of a somewhat remarkable motor cycle accident near Dunn's Corner…

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Another Spider Bite. Tram Conductor the Victim. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

While collecting fares on a tram in Anzac Parade, this morning. Sidney Jaggs, 28, a tram conductor, suddenly collapsed…

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1000 More Dismissals. Railway Department’s Axe. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

It is reported that, although the Chief Engineer for Existing Lines. Mr. Rankin, will assume control of all railway construction work at the end…

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A Newtown Sensation. Shocking Murder on Railway. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

A shocking murder was committed at die Newtown railway station at 11 o’clock this morning…

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Noisy Motor-cycles

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 1

[?] John Thomas [?] Orange Court on Monday was charged with having [?] a motor [?] a front light, of [?]…

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Motor Cars and Travelling Sheep

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

The bete noir of the country motorists is the flocks or travelling sheep met on the main roads, and very often these are directly responsible for…

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Motor Cycling. Novice’s Splendid Performance

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 3

Last Sunday the Orange [?] Club held a vey successfull four-hour [?] and it [?] a good [?] competitors…

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Huge Losses Railways and Tramways SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

[?] to the tramways showing a loss of £250,000 for the first seven months of the financial year it was stated to-day that the railways…

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A Clash Railway Commissioners and Cabinet Mr Buttenshaw Wins SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

The Government intends to adhere to its original decision to transfer the railway construction works from the Railway…

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Oberon Shire Council Request to Railway Commissioners

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

There was a full attendance at the monthly meeting of the Shire Council on Saturday. Cr. McKibbin (president) was in the chair…

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The Motor World More Work for Battery New "Gadgets" Every Day

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 5

As cars become more and more electrically controlled, batteries are given a greater proportion of work. Lighting, starting, ignition, horn,…

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