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

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

2,184 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 110

A Record Railway Christmas Business Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 2

The Railways Department did record business over the Christmas holidays, greatly surpassing the peak figures for 1934…

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Sad New Year Fatality Car Crash on Middle River Bridge Woman's Terrible Injuries

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 2

Mrs. Frances Maud Gilbert (54), of Regent-street, Kogarah, was so shockingly injured about the face and head in a motor car…

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Motor Fatalities Father and Daughter Killed in Car Crash Another Child Injured SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 4

A father and young daughter were killed in a motor car accident near Kendal, on Hie North Coast, to-day. The victims were Philip Davy, of…

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Motor Horns Tasmania Takes the Lead HOBART

National Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 4

Now regulations restricting the use of motor car horns will be enforced from to-day. Motorists are prohibited from…

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Help for Motorists Wheel -Changing -- 1

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 3

In changing a wheel, as in most other simple mechanical tasks, there are various small points worth remembering which greatly reduce the…

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Hampton Oberon Road

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

Motorists who do not wish to travel by way of Jenolan Caves to Oberon may follow a short cut by way of Duckmaloi River, advises the…

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A Mild Riot an Incensed Crowd Wicket Trampled Upon Capetown

National Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 2

Incensed at the abandonment of play without a ball having been bowled in the Third Test match between South Africa and Australia, a…

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Motor Notes Weekly News Hanging on to Moving Vehicles

National Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 6

Despite the obvious danger of the practice, it is still noticed that a considerable number of cyclists persist in hanging on to the rear of…

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Railway Business £10,819 Increase Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 3

Heavy railway business during the Christmas holidays was reflected in revenue figures of the two most main booking offices, that is at Central…

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Walt Disney "Mickey" Made His Fortune Tramped the Streets in 1928

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 2

Everyone down to the mere toddler has heard of Walt Disney, the creator of the world famous "Mickey Mouse," who set a new standard in screen…

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Help for Motorists Wheel-changing--2

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

Having come to a standstill and selected the necessary tools, the nuts securing the wheel to the hub can be loosened before the jack is used; the…

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Motorists Abroad Loyalty to Own Countries' Cars

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 6

Mr. R. S. Harden, of Harden and Johnson, Ltd., motor distributors, who recently returned from a world tour by the Nieuw Holland, said that…

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Motoring News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 6

A remarkable new armored car is to be tested by the British War Office, according to reports. It has four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and…

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Motoring and Cycling Care of the Car. What to Do and How to Do It. Ignorance of First Aid

Leader · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

Although we do not ask country [?]ea[?]ers to believe us, it is never th[?]less a fact that a motoring friend who in some respects is a person of much…

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Motor Accidents at Forbes. Men Pinned in River Mud Under Car

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 4

Miraculous escapes from death, or at least serious injury, were experienced by four motorists travelling from Girilambone to Wyalong last Saturday…

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A Motorist's Prayer

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 16

Grant me a ready hand, a watchful eye, That none may suffer hurt when I pass by. Thou gavest life! I pray no act of mine…

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Motor Accident

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 11

Mr. A. Barnes had a narrow escape from serious injury last week, when the motor truck he was driving got out of control, and finished up its run in…

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Motor Accident

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 7

Miss Vera Cowell, who met with a terrible motor accident, is still in a very low condition, and but slight hope is held out for her recovery…

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Motor Merger Proposal Opposed by N.R.M.A SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 3

Commenting to-day on the suggestion that there should be a merger between the N.R.M.A. and the R.A.C.A. Mr. J.C. Watson, the president of the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Motoring in 1936

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 6

"There is no reason why the motoring world should not look forward to the year 1936 with the greatest confidence," said Mr. J. O. Watson,…

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