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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 5 of 102

ROVERS v. Pinnacle Road

Leader · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

Due principally to the innings of F. Darley, jnnr., and J. Darley, Rovers secured a first innings victory over Pinnacle Road, by lei runs to…

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Harbor Bridge, Lawsuit Threatens. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

Leader · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 5

It is probable that Do[?]than Long and Co., the builders of the Sydney Harbor Cridge, will apply to the courts for an Injunction to restrain…

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Bridge Tablet an Injunction Probable Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 3

Although the State Government recognises Dr. J. J. C. Bradfield as the designer or the Sydney Harbor Bridge, it is possible that the Court will be…

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Bridge Lottery Mr. Whiddon Optimistic SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2

An optimistic forecast us to the success of the "Harbor Bridge" Lottery, to be drawn in March, was provided by the Director of the New-South Wales…

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Correspondence Motor Laxities (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 1

Sir,—I ask for a little space in your valuable paper to ventilate a grievance. In this morning's issue I noticed…

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Out of Their Element Tramwaymen's Predicament Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 1

Two tram conductors from Manly-- Leslie Oxley (28) and Harry Wright (38)--had a fortunate escape from being drowned last right when the…

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Railway Water Supplies (To the Editor)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 3

Sir,--In Monday's issue of your paper, under the heading of "Power House Extensions," you state, in reference to the reservoir at present…

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Unpaid Fares Railway Passenger Fined

Leader · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 1

Joseph Phillip was [?] [?] in the [?] [?] by Railway [?] on [?] charge [?]…

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Tennis St. Joseph’s v. RAILWAY

Leader · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

The A and B teams of St. Jose Tennis Club were defeated by Railway, on Saturday, after interesting play. The first graders went down…

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Bad Roads

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 3

The road from Uarbry to Leadville at the present time is in a very had state. It would almost shake you out of a car. It is time…

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Greasy Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 12

Stating that there had nearly been half a dozen had sinashes on a particular portion of the Gulgong-Uian road, Cr. E. K…

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Trunk Road Works

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

The works committee of the Bathurst Council last night recommended the expenditure of £120 in grading and improving the main Goulburn Road…

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Bridge Opening King's Message and Speech SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

Arrangements are being made by the Sydney Harbor Bridge Celebrations Committee to have the King's message and speeches at the opening ceremony…

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Old Men's Mishap Sulky Strikes Bridge Geo. Giles in Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 1

A serious accident took place yesterday on the Budgee Budgee road, whe[?] two elderly brothers were thrown out of a…

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Bridge Opening Blue Mountains to be Represented Enthusiastic Meeting at Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

A meeting of representatives from Mountain centres was held in Katoomba Council chambers on Monday [?]ght to discuss the advisability of…

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Wyaldra Shire Council Main Roads Programme Guntawang-Belinfante "Worst in the Shire"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 12

At the monthly meeting of the Wyaidra Shire Council in its chambers at Gulgong on Friday last, there were present:—…

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Motor Oils Another Increase Sydney Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 1

A considerable rise in the retail and wholesale price per gallon of lubricating oils, was announced today by the Motor Traders' Association. The…

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Tram Conductors a Narrow Escape Sydney Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 1

The [?] die Head, almost claimed two more victims last night when Harry Wright (38)and Leslie Oxley (22), two tram…

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The Motor World Car Sales Effect of Good Weather Big Demand for Second Hands

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 5

Good weather makes car "prospects" into owners. With the approach of summer many new motorists will this year start out at the…

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C.p. Railway Wireless Equipment in Trains

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 5

The trains on the Canadian National Railways are now equipped with radio telephones by means of which passengers may communicate with their…

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