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

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

1,940 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 97

Bathurst-blayney Road Overdue Improvements

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1935 · page 4

Motorists who use the Bathurst-Blayney Road are pleased with the progress which is being made with the reconstruction of the highway…

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Special Pea Train

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1935 · page 4

The first special Sunday train of the season from Oberon to Tarana carried about 650 bushels of peas…

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One Killed Another Seriously Injured Motor Cycle Crash SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1935 · page 2

John Cowell (79) of Ermington, died in Parramatta Hospital early this morning as the result of injuries received in a motor cycle crash last…

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Motor Spirit From Coal Experiments in Scotland

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1935 · page 2

A report from London states that a site has been secured at Loanhead, near Edinburgh; and negotiations are being carried on for a site in Glasgow,…

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Hannah's Bridge Xmas Tree

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 14

THE Christmas Tree given by the members of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge, on Saturday, 22nd December, was a great success. About fifty…

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Saved From Bridge Would-be Suicide's Struggles SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 1

As Mr. M. J. Paxton, of Redfern, was walkins across the Sydney Harbor Bridge this morning he saw a man about to slide to his death from the…

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Bottleneck Bridge Move by Bathurst Council Mr. Spooner to Be Approached

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 3

Notwithstanding that the provisions for allocating the Government grant for road and bride work to local governing bodies, do not…

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"Portland Mercury" News and Notes Eight Starters E. Young Wins Cycle Race Wallerawang-road Course

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 6

There were only eight starters in the cycle race on Saturday, which was won by E. Young in 16m 2 45s. With a handicap of 45s, this was also…

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Motor Crash Victims Terry Improving DUBBO

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 2

Late to-night the condition of James Terry (26), the Marrickville school teacher who was injured in the motor fatality on the Eumungerie…

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World's Best Seller New York Motor Show Chevrolet Wins

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 4

FIRST choice of exhibit space at the 1935 New York Motor Show, awarded annually to the motor car manufacturer with the largest…

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Help for the Motorist Oil on the Brake Drum

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 4

In the last article I dealt with the replenishing of the oil in gear boxes and back axles. Now, in spite of every effort on the part of the…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 5

A motorist who has just returned from a tour in America was impressed by the white line put down the centre of many roads in that country…

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Motoring Notes Valve Tappets

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 5

Do not have the valve tappets set up too close just because you do not like the noise caused by their being a little loose. If they are too tight…

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Weight of Loads Effect of Two Ordinances Requirements for Main and Other Roads

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

Two ordinances under the Local Government Act, 1919 (3OC and 3OD) were published in the Government "Gazette" on July 27. These…

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Goods Train Derailed Darling Harbor Crash Engine Strikes Umber; 10 Trucks Off Line SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

When the engine, tender and ten trucks of a goods train were derailed at Bridge Road cutting. Darling Harbor, to-night, the…

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Department of Railways New South Wales

National Advocate · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

Separate Tenders will be received at the office of the Commissioner for Railways Room 67 Public Works Building Bridge Street Sydney up…

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Motoring Notes Sticking Valves

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

A sticking intake valve will cause the engine to back-fire; a sticking exhaust valve causes the engine to miss. RADIATOR BOLTS…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. has been informed by the Australian Automobile Association that attempts will be made in January or February to establish a…

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How He. Started Romance of Lord Nuffield Britain's Motor Magnate

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

If you care to hunt up a reference book dealing with the man who is admittedly the greatest motor magnate Britain has ever seen, you will…

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Help for the Motorist Erratic Slow Running

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 6

On many cars the throttle return spring is fitted to the shaft of the accelerator pedal, but as between this point and the actual lever on the…

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