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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 4 of 97

The Bell Road Approximate Cost Is £40,000 Bilpin Opening To-morrow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 6

An approximate estimate of the cost of constructing a road between Lithgow and Bell is stated to be about £40,000. That sum is thought to be…

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Mother Killed When Knocked Down By Train But Baby Is Flung Clear Goulburn, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 1

Flung from its mother's arms by the force of the impact a baby was thrown clear of a train which knocked down and cut to pieces Mrs. G…

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Six Killed Another Moscow Railway Disaster MOSCOW

National Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

The second railway disaster in a week occurred near Rostov, the chief city in the Don territory, to-day when a train crashed into the rear of…

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Help for the Motorist Care of Sparking Plugs

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 6

Once having equipped your engine with the right kind of plugs, the next point is to see that you use them correctly, and take proper care of them…

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Railway Employees. Two Interim Awards. Awards. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

In the [?] [?] judge [?] [?] that be had [?] [?]…

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Road Work

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 12

It is reported that the Macquarie shire will be calling tenders shortly for the Two-mile end of the Eurimbla-Wellington-road. When completed the…

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Bell River Bridge £1500 Grant

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 10

Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner): "I have to inform you that a sum…

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Weight of Loads Road Traffic Regulations

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 18

Under new regulations limitations are specified in respect of— a) The minimum thickness of solid rubber tyres…

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Mangled by Train Woman's Terrible Death SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 3

A terrible fate befel Mrs C.G. Arthur, wife of a railway fettler, when she was run down and cut to pieces by a train near Towrang…

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Turon Shire Council First Meeting of 1935 Some Road Complaints

National Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 4

Turon Shire Council's monthly meeting yesterday was presided over by Cr. D. H. Healey (President), others present being W. H. Berry, H…

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Motor Service Owners

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 2

The Government Tourist Bureau, wishing to make available to the travelling public compute details of fares and times of arrival and departure of…

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Motor Fatality Smash near Molong One Death Dreadful Injuries

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 10

On Thursday afternoon a motor accident occurred on the Wellington-road, about 14 miles from Molong, with tragic consequences. A car containing…

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British Expert Trial Great Britain's Most Important Motor Cycling Event

National Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 1

A cablegram has Just been received by Messrs. Bennett and Wood Ltd. of Speedwell Corner, Pitt and Bathurst Streets, Sydney…

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Molong Motor Smash Broad's Condition Still Critical Molong

National Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 2

No change was reported to-night in the condition of Mr. W. Broad, of Broken Hill, who was Injured In a car crash In which his wife was killed 11…

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Green Valley Bridge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

THE tender of L. Delatorre at £3257/12/4 has been accepted for the construction of a reinforced concrete bridge over Green Valley,…

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New Bridge at Amaroo

Leader · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 1

Advice has been received by Mr. A U. Tonking. M.L.A.. that the Minister of Local Government has made available a aunt of money to he devoted…

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Country Roads £200,000 For Development

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 2

The Minister for Labor (Mr. Dunningham) said yesterday that the Government had allocated £200,000 for developmental roads in shires…

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Bell Road Disputation to Minister

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 2

Lithgow's Mayor (Ald. W.P. Ashley, and the President of the Blaxland [?]re (Cr. L. Williams) met Mr. Hamilton Knight, M.L.A., in Lithgow…

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Sand on Line Train Delayed for Hours MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 1

WHEN a train had completed half the Journey of 44 miles from Sea Lake to Colwin, the driver found it impossible…

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Bilpin Road Was Opened on Saturday Short Route to Mount Wilson

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 2

The new road connecting Bilpin with Mount Irvine and Mount Wilson was officially opened by the Minister for Labor (Mr. Dunningham) on…

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