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

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

1,946 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 98

Toll of the Motor Car

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 6

During July, August, and September in Britain, the number of persona killed in road accidents increased by 16 3/4 per cent., and the number of…

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Help for the Motorist Summer Care of the Battery.--1

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 6

Cold weather is particularly hard on the battery the lights are used more, and the engine is usually, much harder to start, and, as a result, from…

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Hannah's Bridge Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 7

TWO trucks of sheep were consigned from the local siding on Monday by Mrs. L. Henderson, of "Narrangarie."…

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Oberon Shire Roads Engineer's Comprehensive Report

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council a lengthy report was submitted by the engineer (Mr. J. W. F. Connan)…

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The Motor World Driving in Mountain Mist Improved Road Illumination

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 8

In districts such as the Blue Mountains, where fogs and heavy mists are prevalent, the difficulty of obtaining good illumination of the road at night…

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Thousands for Roads £8000 For Merriwa Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

THE Unemployment Relief Council has decided to make available £250,000, of which £169,000 will be spent on road work and £81,000…

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Rocket Street Road Petition to Council

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 5

In a petition to the Bathurst Council last night residents of Rocket Street drew attention to the bad state of Rocket Street between…

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Saved From Death Young Girl on Harbor Bridge Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

A narrow escape iron [?] was experienced by a 16 year old girl on the Harbor Bridge this morning. After walking along the bridge the girl…

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Railway Sleepers Cutters to Supply Direct Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 5

In the course of a statement to-day the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) denied reports that the Railway Department intended departing from…

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Happy Motoring a series of Talks by World Authorities Position of Car Trade

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 16

THE position of the motor trade to-day in many parts of Australia ts anomalous n that, despite a timely placing of overseas…

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Help for the Motorist Summer Care of the Battery--2

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

To the motorist the most noteworthy effect of continuous overcharging is the excessive evaporation of the electrolyte. If this evaporation…

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Staggering Motor Taxation English Users Drastically Penalised

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 8

A check up on the colossal special taxes paid by motor users in the leading countries of the world. reveals figures that are staggering. So…

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Local and General News Molong Road Accident

Leader · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

What might have been a serious accident wan narrowly averted on the [?] Wellington Road on Friday night last. Messrs. Thomas Cecil…

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Boat Overturns Fatal End to Motor Boat Record Attempt Wellington (N. Z) Thurs

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 5

Tragedy ended an attempt yesterday to create a record trip across Cook Strait in an outboard motor boat. H. Clarke, of Wellington, and…

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Lorry and Tram Collide Three Persons Injured Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

A motor lorry driven by a Chinese market gardener crashed into a tram in King-street, St. Peters, this morning, and three people were injured…

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Help for the Motorist the Bendix Drive--1

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

Nowadays every car is equipped with some kind or other of self-starting device, which usually consists of an electric motor, geared to…

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Compulsory Conference Railway Men and Commissioners Regarding Federal Award

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

The Commonwealth Arbitration Court has ordered a compulsory conference (at the request of the N.S. Wales Railway Commissioners) to…

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Award to Be Contested Railway Salaries Increase. SYDNEY, Thursday

Leader · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

The N.S.W. Railway Commission propose to content the award made by the N.S.W. Conciliation Commissioner, Mr. Henwood. last…

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Turon Shire Roads Engineer's Report

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 4

In his report to the Turon Shire Council yesterday the Engineer (Mr. J. O'Neill) stated that since the previous meeting an amount of £208/5/7…

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Train on Fire Condition of Bagmen DUBBO

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

The three unfortunate bagmen who were burned in the goods train last week are still inmates of the District Hospital. Their condition has greatly…

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