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

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

2,033 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 102

Coolah News Hail, Lightning Rain Railway Line Washed Away Relief Works Damaged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 8

Terrific storms passed over the town and district during last week-end. The rain and hall in places was particularly severe and caused…

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New Low Pressure Motor Tyre. Aeroplane Principle Adopted

Leader · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

Since the Introduction of the first pneumatic motor car lyre there have been many changes in its design. It has advanced from a circle…

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Motor Car Comfort. Larger Tyres for Rough Roads

Leader · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 4

Gradually since the advent of the balloon tyre, 10 years ago, rim sizes of card have become smaller and the cross-section of tyres larger…

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Railway Reorganisation Policy of Decentralisation The Case for the Commissioners

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

The following is supplied by the Railway Department in answer to the recent criticism regarding the transfer of officers to Sydney:…

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Border Railway Riverina Traffic to Melbourne, Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

A proposal to allow the Victorian Railway Commissioners to construct a third line on the Tocumwal Junee railway thereby allowing…

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Railway Problem Canadian Prime Minister's Announcement OTTAWA

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 1

The railway problem in Canada is threatening the very economic life of the country, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bennett) told a deputation of…

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Railway Staff Changeg

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

Following is the latest list of staff changes as notified by the district superintendent's office:--J. A. Cowling from lad gatekeeper…

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Newnes The Panacea Why It Deserves Australia's Backing National Enterprise with National Ideals Removal of Country Motorists' Heavy Burden

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 4

Newnes deserves well of Australia from many aspects, one of which is that it will establish a great national industry, ultimately directly and indirectly employing up to 50,000 persons. Another is that it will free Australia from,the overseas oil yoke, and prevent…

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Local and General News. Motor Driver’s Breach

Leader · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

A charge preferred at the Orange Court, on Monday, against Waller John Ward, of driving a motor vehicle without being the bolder of a license,…

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New Motor Cycle Oil. Stood Up to Amazing Tests

Leader · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

Motor cyclists will be interested to horn that there Vheum On Comparns[? made a new grade of [?] called Mobholt “D” which is…

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Over the Bridge Another Victim Body Recovered Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 2

The body of the man who jumped over the Harbor Bridge last night was recovered late to-day floating near Garden Island. A note in his…

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Morris Major the Latest in Motor Cars

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 2

For years past the Morris motor car has been steadily imp[?] in all departments of automobile manufacture. Year by year it has evolved…

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Farmers' Motor Lorries 50 Per Cent. Reduction in Taxation Sydney Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 4

Graziers, dairy farmers, poultry formers, pig farmers, and beekeepers who own and use motor lorries' tractors or trailers, solely or principally…

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Motor Notes How to Make the Clutch Last

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 5

One of the common errors or drivers, who although fairly expert, have not cultivated the habit of handling their cars considerably is harsh…

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Terribly Mangled Woman's Fall From Train Tragedy Near Lithgow LITHGOW, Sunday Night

National Advocate · Sunday 29 January 1933 · page 2

WITH her [?] leg severed, and three gaping wounds in the head and a fracture of the skull, the body of a woman believed to…

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Motor Notes How to Make the Clutch Last

National Advocate · Sunday 29 January 1933 · page 2

One of the common errors or drivers, who although fairly expert, have not cultivated the habit of handling their cars considerately is harsh…

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For the Motorist. Taxes for Roads

Leader · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 1

[?]ut of the acrimonious controversy [?] has Arisen in Great Britain, in [?]nection with the recommendation a bodied in the “Salter Report,” that…

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Vigorous Protest Diversion From Main Roads Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the Cudgegong Shire Council a protest was made against the diversion by the State…

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Sad Lithgow Tragedy Miss M. A. Dyer Killed Fall From Train Life of Charity and Good Works

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 2

A tragedy which has shocked Lithgow occurred near the No. 1 tunnel not far distant from Clarence on Saturday afternoon,…

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Fatal Skid Motor Cycle Accident MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 1

Myrtle Davis (23) of Cargellico, N.S.W., was killed, and Rupert Cotterill (30) seriously injured when the front fork of a motor cycle on…

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