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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 6 of 98

Old Landmark Is Now Occupied Hassan's' Walls-road Veteran Dwelling

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 2

It is interesting to note that one of Lithgow's oldest landmarks, one of the first houses erected in the town-- at the west corner of Main-street and…

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Bell-oakey Park Road Should Shortly Be Undertaken Bilpin Conditions Expected to Operate

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 2

Lithgow is looking forward to the commencement of the Bell-Oakey Park road job, not only from the point of view of…

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New Motor Cars

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 13

SEVERAL new motor cars have come into the Gulgong district of late Messrs. T. Crawford (Guntawang) Reg. Croft (Tallawang)…

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Happy Motoring a series of Talks by World Authorities Plain Facts About "Doped" Fuels

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 16

FROM time, to time many controversial statements are made as to the possible benefit or harm which might result from the use…

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Got Drunk Twice Life Ban on Motorist

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 5

In addition to two fines of £20 each with ten guineas costs, Joseph Caals, 44, a Dutch subject, described as a caterer, was disqualified for life from…

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Motoring Notes Tyre Mileage Life Increased by Careful Driving Manufacturer's Novel Test

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 5

Tyre mileage is largely a matter of careful driving, a fact not fully realised by the average motorist. It is the difference in driving that…

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Railway Staff Changes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 5

The following is the latest list of railway staff changes as notified by the office of the district superintendent:--E. J. Hassard, from 5th S. M…

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Help for the Motorist Motoring in Hot Weather.--1

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 6

Now that the summer has really arrived some car owners may be glad of a few hints which will help them to experience motoring in hot…

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Excursion Train Arrangements For Australia Day Holiday

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Advice received from the railways shows that additional excursion facilities will be available in connection with the celebration of Australia Day…

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Newnes Road Will £1000 Be Spent?

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

There seems to be a possibility that money will be granted for repairs to the Wallerawang to Newnes road, consequent on the…

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Found Drowned. Bridge Victim’s Fried. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

John Farrell McGrath, 46, of Five Dock, was found drowned In Hen and Chickens Bay, near Gladesville, this morning. He Is said to hare been [?]…

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Australia Day, Jan 2[?] Extended Excursion Train Arrangements

Leader · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Advice received from the Department of Railways [?] that additional [?] will be [?]…

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Australia Day, January 26— Extended Excursion Train Arrangements

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

Advice received from the Department of Railways shows that addition of excursion faculties will be available in connection with the…

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Express Train Wrecked by Bandits Passengers Murdered in Cold Blood Shanghai

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Another trans-Siberian express was wrecked, making the third within three months. This time it is feared the outrage was accompanied by…

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Drunk at Railway Station

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Arthur Onslow. 58. appeared before Mr. C. K. Ward. J.P. at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday urged with having been found drunk at the…

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Railway Revenue Lithgow Had Good Year

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Further proof that Lithgow experienced a much better Christmas than was the case in the previous year is shown by the railway revenue figures…

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Help for the Motorist Motoring in Hot Weather--2

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

In hot weather engines will usually take a finer carburetter setting than they will in cold, and it is immaterial whether than finer setting be…

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Noisy Motor Cycles

Leader · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

Once again we [?] the attention of the police to the noisy motor cycle nuisance which is becoming too pronounced in the streets of Orange for…

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Coona. Aerodrome

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

MESSRS. LittleJohn (pilot) and McMahon (Aviation Department) arrived in Coonabarabran on Tuesday to inspect the local…

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