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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 4 of 112

Motor Notes. Changing Oil

Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

To begin with there [?] too many car owners who regard motor oil an a necessary [?]. Lubrication to them is an item of secondary…

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Inland Transport. “Oil Ship of the Desert.” Camels and Donkeys Assist Motorists

Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 8

ln the Northern Territory and Central Australia, It is a familiar sight to see strings of camels transporting supplies to the lone dwellers of the…

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Plucky Railway Man

Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 8

[?]spite the intense pain that he was suffering as a result of a broken [?] [?] Thomas mo[?]ay, as [?] driver stationed at [?]…

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Caves Express Fastest Train in Australia

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 3

Since November 11 the Department has been operating several new train:— fast in the sense of timing over long distances between stops—to cater…

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Oldsimobile Again Creates New Road Record

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 1

Mr. A. L. Doerr, sales manager, General Motors (Australia) Pty. Ltd., has received telegraphic advice that Oldsmobile Six, driven by Mr…

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Glazebrook's Motors Fine Parking Space

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

Remarkable progress is evident at Glazebrook's Motors, 67-69 George St, at the site occupied for many years by Messrs. Donnelly Bros. Mr. Clarrie…

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[?] Road [?]

Leader · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

Mr. A. L. [?] General Motors (A[?]) P[?] Ltd. [?] that an [?] six d[?] by [?]…

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Country Roads in Victoria

Leader · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 4

In the annual report of the Country Roads Board of Victoria, which has been presented to the Parliament of [?] State, mention is made of the…

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Born on Train Woman's Ordeal Journey Uninterrupted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 1

A child was born on the Melbourne express between Murrumburrah and Yass on January 10. The mother, who was occupying a sleeping berth,…

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Sign Boards On Great Western Road KATOOMBA

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 3

Efforts are being made by the Main Roads Board to check the erection of further signboards and hoardings on the Main Western-road. The board…

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No Ultimatum Railwaymen's Ballot SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

The Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr Cleary, referring to the railway men's ballot, said it was not an ultimatum to the Commissioners…

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Inland Transport [?]Oil-ships of the Desert" Camels and Donkeys Assist Motorists

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 10

In the Northern Territory and Central Australia it is a familiar night to see strings of camels transporting supplies to the lone…

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Vauxhall Motors Export Manager in Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 3

Mr. L. J. Hartnett, export manager of Vauxhall Motors Ltd., Luton, England, has just arrived from Melbourne on a visit to Sydney. Mr. Hartnett…

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Motor Car on Footpath

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

A motor car backed on to a footpath in front of Wiburd's bicycle shop in Keppel street on Saturday morning, and damaged a bowser and three…

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Rothbury Coal Railway Men Won't Handle It a Serious Position Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

By a two-to-one majority the north ern members of the Australian Railways Union decided yesterday that they would not handle coal hewn at…

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British Motor Factories Desperate Bid for Oversea Markets London, January 9

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 6

Depressing reports continue to be circulated regarding the condition of the British motor industry, which, until recently, was the one bright spot…

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By-products of Sugar Industry Will Reduce Motor Spirit Importations

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 6

If the claims put forward by the Minister for Mines in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland can be substantiated, the time is at hand when,…

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Dreadful Railway Discovery Tragedy at Newtown Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 1

The body or an unknown woman was found on the railway line at Newtown last night. She had been knocked down by a train and killed…

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Gordon Ellis in Motor Accident

Leader · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

Several well-known Westerners were in a motor collision, which took place in the city last week. Mr. Gordon Ellis, well-known in Orange,…

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Utilising By-products of the Sugar Industry. Will Reduce Motor Spirit Importations

Leader · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 6

It the [?] put forward by the [?] for Min[?] in [?] Assembly of Queensland can be [?] [?] the [?] when…

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