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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 12 of 98

Road Accidents an Official Analysis

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 6

Striking facts as to the cause of road accidents appear in a analysis published by the British Ministry of Transport, for a period of six months…

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Chamber of Commerce Cobbora Police Station Tucklan Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 8

A MEETING of the Chamber of Commerce was held on Monday night in the C.W.A. rooms The president (Dr. Jamison) was…

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Merriwa Shire Council Record Rate Collection the Range Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 11

THE regular monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held recently, when Cr. Bensley occupited the chair Councillors…

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Road Cycling Win For P. Burrows Change in Club's Name

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 8

Saturday's 5 miles cycle race along the Wallerawang-road was won by P. Burrows in 18mins. 25secs. Second place was filled by F. Smith (19.12½)…

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Railway Log Action by Employees Validity to be Tested

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 2

Definite action to combat the operations of the new log of claims served by the Railway Commissioner, (Mr. Hartigan) was decided…

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What Are They There For? Railway Mystery

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 8

A LITTLE more than a week ago a gang 'off' railway workmen came to Dunedoo. From their van was Emptied a great quantity of…

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Traffic Cases Motorists in Trouble

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 11

SEVERAL motorists appeared before Mr W. Britz, P.M., at the Mudgee Police Court on Monday, on various changes of having broken…

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Help for the Motorist the Bendix Drive--3

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 3

A method which I have sometimes found to succeed, when all others failed, is to get into the car, put the engine in gear, and press the starter…

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Railway Staff Changes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 3

The following is the latest list of railway staff changes, as authorised by the office of the District Superintendent:--R. A. Clarke from 5th S.M.,…

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Minister's Death Motor Car's Acrobatics SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 4

An inquest was opened to-day into the death of the Rev. Frederick Potts, formerly the principal of the dist ladies' college, Burwood, who was…

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Motoring Notes Driving Over Bumps

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 6

The way you drive your car has much to do with the repair bill. Here is a tried and proven suggestion for the skilled driver. In spite of the fact…

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Stopping the Train

Leader · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

Evanne Wood, who has [?] the vacation in the [?] Wood’s old house at [?] to the station to catch a…

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Train Hits Tractor Farmer's Claim for £400 Action Against Railway Commissioners

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

As a sequel to an accident on railway level crossing between Athol and Newbridge on February 6 of last year, when en express, fruit train ran…

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Lorry and Motor Train Sensational Collision Near Grenfell GRENFELL, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

A motor lorry and a rail motor collided on the Bimbi-road crossing near here to-day. Patrick Hagg, who was driving the…

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Newnes Road £250 is Maximum Amount

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Mr. H. Knight, M.L.A., has received word from Mr. Dunningham that an amount of £250, allocated towards the reconstruction in part of the…

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Saved by Seconds Train Destroys Lorry Remarkable Smash at Narromine. DUBBO

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

The most remarkable level crossing accident in the history of the Dubbo railway district occurred at Narromine shortly after 10 a.m. to-day…

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New Motor Firm

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Mr Bruce Webb has entered into partnership with Mr. Dick Gorringe, in the White Way Service Station, William Street. Mr. Webb, who has…

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Help for the Motorist the Bendix Drive--4

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 5

When the Pinion Sticks in Mesh.-- This case is quite different to the one mentioned in the previous article, where the pinion jams against the…

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What the Motor Car Owes to Lubrication

Leader · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

In 1872, Mr. George H. Seldon set out to invent a mechanically propelled waggon. In 1877, after five years experimenting, he had completed…

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Road Relic

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 9

At Messrs. Glendining's, auctioneers, London, a "penny-farthing" bicycle was sold for £80. It was in perfect condition and had been kept in an…

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