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

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

1,731 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 87

Railway Workers No Good to Hospital Mr. D. A. McKENZIE'S ATTACK

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

That the Bathurst District Hospital would be belter off without the subscriptions of railways workers under, the Industrial Scheme…

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RAIL V. MOTOR Bathurst Council's Policy How a Mistake was Made

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 5

That several tons of reinforced steel for the Bathurst Council were brought from Sydney by motor lorry "Inadvertently," as the Mayor pointed out, was…

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Motoring and Cycling Topical Tit-bits. Compulsory Insurance. Coats Mutt be Nominal

Leader · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

Now that the wisdom of introducing Urination to make It compulsory for all registered owners or automobiles in this country to take out Insurance…

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Teams for To-morrow. Railway v. Entertainers

Leader · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 3

The following will represent Rai[?] v. Entertainers to-morrow:—H. [?] B. Dein E. J[?] F.Dou[?] F. Seaman C. Lamond , J. stokes, It…

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Turon Shire Council's Monthly Meeting Main Roads Policy

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council, held a the Council Chambers, Kelso yesterday the president (Cr. Jas. Crossley) presided…

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Killed by a Motor Car. Death of Mr. A. J. CANTRILL

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 14

The death of Mr. Arthur John Cantrill, of Canbridge, Borenore, on Friday afternoon of last week from the consequences of being…

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Three Killed Aeroplane Crashes BRISBANE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

It now transpires that when an aeroplane crashed at Rolleston, Queensland, on Saturday, three persons were killed, viz: Pilot…

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Attempt to Wreck Train

Leader · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

The [?] of an train proceeding to [?] about 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday last discovered a fishplate on the “down” line about 800 yards east…

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Accidental Death. Cargo Road Fatality

Leader · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The Coroner Mr. C. A. Arnold, on Friday conducted on enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Arthur John [?] following on…

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Car and Train. Southern line Collision. WAGGA

Leader · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

Three occupants of a car bad a narrow escape from death when the vehicle was run down by a goods train at…

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Mudgee A.l.p. Motor Transport Support for Producers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 5

At the fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee branch of the A.L.P. on Thursday evening last a letter was received from the Minister for…

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Motor Transport Drastic Measures Proposed Wiping Out Competition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

Drastic measures to protect railway and tramway revenue are provided in the Transport Bill which the Premier has just sent…

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Williamson Inquest. Tragic Motor Mishap

Leader · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The Coroner (Mr. C. A. Arnold' conducted an inquiry into the [?] surrounding the death of Frederick Williamson, who wan killed when…

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“All Out” Motion Passed. By Orange Railway Men

Leader · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

A special meeting of members of the Orange branch of the A.R.U. was held yesterday to discuss the working of the 44-hour week, the 10 per…

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Fined for Motor Breach

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

A nominal fine of [?]/6 with 8/- costs was imposed on William J. L Bast, of the Bathurst Garage and Rubber Works at the Bathurst Police Court…

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Roads and Motors Discussion by Premiers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 4

At the Financial Conference at Canberra considerable discussion took place on the Federal Roads Agreement. Mr. Scullin said that the…

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Pinnacle Road Accident

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

Norman Holmes. 16, or Canobolas Road. Orange, is an Inmate of St. Helen’s Hospital, owing to Injures received on Sunday last. Holmes was riding…

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Federal Roads Grant Money From Petrol Tax CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

The Premiers' conference sat for several hours to-day discussing the Federal aid roads agrement. It was decided that from July 1 the…

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Alleged Theft of Motor Cycle

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

John Boyling 23, a laborer, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Constable Wells and brought before Mr. H. S. Freeman, J.P., at the Bathurst…

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Rationing of Trammies Government Will Not Proceed Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

On the application of the Transport Trust the case affecting the rationing of tramway employees listed for hearing in the Federal Arbitration…

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