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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 13 of 98

Train Hits Lorry a Narrow Escape Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 2

A narrow escape from death was experienced by Patrick Hagg to-day when a railway motor crashed into a lorry he was…

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Train and Tractor £400 CLAIM Driver and Fireman Give Evidence Judgment Reserved

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

In the lengthy cause instituted by Sidney Albert Frape, a Millthorpe farmer, who claimed £400 from the Railway Commissioners as the result…

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Railway Traffic

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

We have been enabled, by the courtesy of the Molong railway officials, to publish the following interesting figures with regard to the business…

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Vauxall Caravan Comes to Town Remarkable Development of Motor Engineering

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 1

It is only to be expected that during the past few years of depression, importation of motor cars into Australia has been practically at a standstill…

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Tram Strike Probable in Melbourne MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 2

Because the Tramway Board has used to employ five of its members, a mass meeting of the Victorian branch of the Australian Tramway…

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Railway Log Conference Abortive Court to Decide MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

The compulsory conference this afternoon between representatives of the unions affected by the new log which the Railway Commissioners have [?]…

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New Rail Motor Comfort for Train Travellers in Dubbo for April Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

The most palatial rail motor in the world is now under construction at the Eveleigh Hallway Workshops in Sydney, and within two months this fine…

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Burraga's Wants Bad Roads Deputation to Abercrombie Shire Council

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

On Saturday a deputation Messrs H. Reynolds President of the Burraga Progress Association), W. Pearce H. Pearce; J. Pearce and F. W. Clayton…

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Cycling. Orange Club. Week-End Road Race

Leader · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

The Orange Cycle Club held Its usual week-end road race on the Lucknow Road, which attracted 15 starters, and resulted as follows:—…

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A Great Exhibition Mudgee Show Will Be Better Than Ever Steer Riders in Train

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

EVERYTHING points to the Mudgee Show being the most successful for many years. Inquiries for schedules have…

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Dubbo Railway Picnic The Brewarrina Train DUBBO

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

There was a large attendance of members his morning, when the President of the Railway picnic Committee, Western District No. 5,…

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Dubbo Accidents Railway Employee Injured Dubbo Sunday

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

While working in the local railway yards Mr. Harold Dawson, a loco employee, had the misfortune to have an engine cowcatcher drop on to his…

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Farmer's Creek Bridge Road To Be Straightened

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

It is stated the dangerous bend over the bridge at Farmer's Creek, Bowenfels, is to be removed by the M.R.B., which intends to straighten the road…

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Electric Train Derailed SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

Trains from Liverpool, Penrith, Richmond and Parramatta were delayed for about an hour this morning as the result of the derailment of a…

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Trams and Buses a Small Profit SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 4

The report of the Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr: Moddocks) presented to the Legislative Assembly to-day, showed that for the year…

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Rain and Hail Damage in Bathurst District Bridges and Fences Washed Away Plight of Motorists Record Flood at Yabras

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 2

The heaviest rain for years past fell; in Bathurst district between 4.30 and 6 O'clock last night, with the result that one bridge on the…

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Another Beauty Spot and Rest Reserve Will Possibly Be Created in Railway Parade

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

What is suggested would make an ideal resting place for women and children, particularly those waiting for trains, is the strip of vacant land on…

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Railwaymen's State Award Judge Orders Its Non Gazettal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 5

An order of the Federal Arbitration Court restrains the Industrial Commissioner from delivering a new award affecting railway employees in…

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Help for the Motorist a Talk About Plugs--1

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 6

The heart of the engine is the spark plug. It is therefore essential that this part of the engine be of the best material, and that it be kept in…

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Earlier News Upper House Farewells Non-political Mr. Bruce, Australian Talkies, Railway Finance, Troublesome Boys, Etc

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 2

Both Houses of the State Parliament held brief sittings yesterday, the business being of a merely formal character. About 70 members…

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