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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

2,049 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 103

Railway Tank

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 7

A GALVANISED iron tank has been installed alongside of the railway line in the vicinity of the station. This tank will be used in…

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Railway Examination

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 7

A VACANCY has occurred at the local railway station, and last week a number of local youths went to Sydney, and took an…

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Motor Notes Easy to Clean Steel Wheels

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 13

The introduction of steel wheels on the 1937 Vauxhall 14, will he greeted with delight by the motorists who know the tediousness of the job of…

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Trammies Protest Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 1

A PROCESSION of at least 2000 tramway employees to protest against the "bad conditions" which operate in the service is being…

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Help for the Motorists Change the Oil Frequently

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 5

Frequent draining of the sump and replenishment with new oil is undoubtedly, one of the most important factors ensuring prolonged freedom…

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Hot Weather Motoring

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 5

Here are a few hot weather tips. The summer grade of engine oil is essential in hot weather, but avoid the use of an oil that is too heavy,…

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

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 5

The Berlin police are to use a dark hall for testing car headlight efficiency of motorists reprimanded on that score. Eventually, it is…

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£30,000 in Fines Motorists a Boon Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

Motorists are not the only boon to the Commonwealth revenue. Last year they paid approximately £30,000 in fines for traffic offences…

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Railway Excursions To And From Sydney

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 6

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways of another series cf excursion trains to Sydney, that is, in addition to the facilities…

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Help for the Motorists When the Current Fails

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

If something goes wrong with the current the first thing to inspect is the fuse, if any is provided. Having found this in good condition the…

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More Railway Excursions. To and From Sydney

Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 2

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways or another series or excursion trains to Sydney, that [?] in addition to the facilities…

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Imillthorpe News. Railway Returns for 1936

Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 6

[?]ting [?]gures are [?]ded by the Ra[?]way D[?]partment in [?]gard to produce trucked from M[?]pe for the past twelve months. They are as…

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Bridge for Pedestrians

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 2

The Bathurst Council is still making efforts to secure finance for a footbridge at the Denison Bridge. The Mayor (Ald Griffin) is at…

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Lack of Road Courtesy

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 13

Many tourists who toured in the country during the Christmas and New Year holidays have reported that they encountered drivers who hugged the…

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Safer Roads Campaign in N.Z. AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 5

"The holiday rush is over. Perhaps we can now survey the mass of human wreckage that remains as part of the litter resultant from the…

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New Bridge At George Street Falls Contribution Promised

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 1

If the Bathurst Municipal Council deems it wise to raise a sum of £550 there is every possibility of a traffic bridge being built at the George…

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Human Wreckage When Holidays are Over Toll of the Road Auckland

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 1

"The Monday rush is over. Perhaps we can now survey the mass of human wreckage that remains as part of the litter resultant from the…

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Danger Money Fettlers in Peril Sydney Railway Jobs Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 1

The "7 1/2 miles of peril" between Central Station and Strathfield are feared by railwaymen. On this section six tracks run parallel…

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More Holidays Bathurst Railwaymen Move

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 3

In an endeavor to secure an extension of holiday leave from one week a year to three weeks, a mass meeting of Bathurst railwaymen was called…

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Bridge Suppers Delicious Savories

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

THE hostess can easily arrange her refreshments so that they are ready to bring in at an interval in the playing…

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