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

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,029 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 102

Post Office Facilities on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

Post and telegraph offices are to be established within the northeast and south-west Pylons of the Sydney Harbour bridge…

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Cobbora Shire Dunedoo Water Supply Road Repairs

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council a letter was received from the Dunedoo Chamber of Commerce relative to a…

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The Bridge Festivities "An Annual Tirade" Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. Clifford Hay, organising secretary of the Harbor Bridge festivities, replying to Dr. Crotty, declared the opening is not in holy week. He…

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Boycott Bridge Celebrations Appeal to Christians Dr. Crotty's Strong Protest

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

IN THE COURSE of his Lenten Pastoral, delivered at All Saints' Cathedral yesterday, Dr. Crotty, Bishop of Bathurst, advised all…

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Impudent Theft Attempt on Local Goods Train a Whilst Proceeding West Wholesale Depot Discovered Smart Police Work

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

What is alleged to have been a daring attempt to rob a goods train of a large quantity of goods was frustrated on Saturday…

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Mr. Cleary Will Not Leave Railways SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. Cleary, Chief Railway Commissioner, announced that he will not be an applicant for the position of Chairman of the Broadcasting…

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Modern and New White Flash Motor Spirit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 3

After man discovered copper and tin, he found that a combination of the two produced a still more marvellous metal—bronze. From iron…

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Mr. Cleary Not Likely to Leave Railway Intends to See Job Through Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

The Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. W. J. Cleary, announced to-night that he would not be an applicant for the position of Chairman of the…

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Motor Sports Club Successful Initial Run

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

In the brilliant sunshine of yesterday afternoon the newly inaugurated Motor Sports Club held its first social run to O'Connell. The party moved…

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The Bridge Lottery Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

The Director of the State Lottery, Mr. W. H. Whiddon, announced to-day that the drawing of the No. 2 Bridge Lottery would be spread over…

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Boycott the Bridge Dr. Crotty's Protest Vigorous Reply by Organising Secretary Celebration's Not in Holy Week Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

To Dr. Crotty's pastoral, urging a boycott of the Sydney Harbor Bridge opening in Holy Week, the organising secretary for the…

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6 Months' Gaol Robbery at Bathurst Hotel Railway Man Victimised

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 1

Garnet McKenzie, aged 57, a hairdresser, who admitted that he had recently been released from the Bathurst Gaol was charged at the…

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Supercharged Motor Spirit White Flash Shows Way No Extra Cost

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 3

White Plash Supercharged Motor Spirit is an evenly balanced mixture, having full performance powers at all times. Every drop gets into action…

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A Big Job Making Railways Pay Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

Railway chiefs, representing the Commonwealth and States, arrived in Sydney to-day to tackle in conference the immense task of evolving a…

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Dr. Crotty tad the Bridge

Leader · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

Dr. Crotty, the Anglican Bishop of Bathprat has bounded into the [?] light again, consequent an his statement from the pelpit of All [?]…

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Bridge Lottery on Friday Week SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

The conduction of three "Bridge" Lotteries has not apparently affected the popularity of the £5000 lotteries. Mr. Whiddon. the director of the…

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Marrangaroo Train Robbery Third Man Charged Big List of Goods

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

The latest developments connected with the alleged attempt to rob a goods train near Marrangaroo early on Saturday…

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The Railways No Profit Since 1914 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

The Conference of the Australian Railway and Transport Authorities which resumed to-day, gave careful consideration to the question of…

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Shock for Motorist Snake's Long Ride Adelong

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3

Two mechanics, Messrs. Nean and Gibson, went to Yaven Creek, 20 miles from Adelong, yesterday to bring in a car that had broken down…

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Huge Losses Shortage of £8179/3/2 Tramway Men's Secretary Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

A shortage of £8179/3/2 was alleged when Christian Theodore Brandt. 39, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with "having embezzled…

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