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

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

2,061 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 104

Bathurst Railway Transfers

National Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 2

There were many railway transfers of employees during the past week. They are Mr. C. Delancy. who for many years acted as fireman, goes to…

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City Theatre "The Road Hack."

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 1

Commencing on Wednesday. and Thursday and Friday. Universal's magnificent sequel to "All Quiet on the Western Front," "The Road Back."…

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Three Riders Injured Motor Cycle Crash Bad Luck for Bathurstian Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 1

A crash occurred in the motor-paced event at the Sports Arena ast night when a motor cycle bicycles and three competitors piled up on a…

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For the Motorist. Improved Camping Facilities

Leader · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 3

During the last few years there has been a remarkable development throughout the Commonwealth in the camping facilities made available at…

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“An All Time Record.” Mr. L. J. Hartnett on the Motor Industry

Leader · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 2

“There is no doubt that the year 1937 Is an all-time record for the automotive industry in Australia. That is a general statement base on value…

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"The Road Back"

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

Wednesday next at the City Theatre, the magnificient sequel to "All Quiet on the western Frant." with a cast on thousands headed by John King,…

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Toll of Road Big List of Fatalities Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 1

During the Christmas holidays, road fatalities numbered 32, while more than one hundred people were injured…

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

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 4

Reviewing 1937 as a motoring year, Mr. H. I. Johnson, General Secretary of the N.R.M.A said that the period has been one of outstanding progress…

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Motor Horde Sets Problem

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

The extraordinarily large numbers of visitors to Bathurst from sydney and other parts at presence is giving special problems to the N.R.M.A officers, who…

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General News Railway Diggers Queen

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

To assist the candidature of Miss H. Mitchell, Railway-diggers Queen candidate the Railway Institute Social Club is conducting a half jazz and…

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The Speed Limit and the Motorist

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

The new Traffic Act may [?] not diminish the altogether too big road toll of human life but there is no doubt that some action was necessary to curb the reckless and careless driver. Those who travel over the reads, know that, for the g[?] part, motorists drive with a due…

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Railway's Busy Time More Travellers, But Less Money

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

That railway officials in Lithgow experienced a busy time during December is evidenced by the number of tickets issued at the station during…

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Holiday Travellers. Buy Roads, Boner Railways Acconaodation Problems

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 1

Thousanda travailed the highways, raffways, you, and by ways in Orange and district during the Christmas…

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"The Road Back"

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

Commencing to-night at the City Theatre the outstanding feature. "The Read Back,", sequel to "All Quiet on the Western Front," featuring John…

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Train Tunnel Tragedy SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 3

The mutilated body of a woman found alongside the railway line in the tunnel between the Harbor Bridge and Wynyard station yesterday was…

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Oberon Big Drop in Rainfall Peas Miss Train

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 3

Rainfall for the past twelve months at Oberon was considerably below the average. Monthly totals were as follows:--January, 265 points; February,…

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General Improvement In Road Safety Methods with Speed Limit Impositions, Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 3

During the first nine days' operation of the new traffic regulations, 200 drivers were reported by the police for exceeding the speed limit…

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Railway Trespassers Fined

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

John Sennett. 21, who was given in charge by the Bathurst station master for travelling from Sydney without paying his fare, was ordered…

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Motor Salesman Hurl Car Ran Km Down

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

Clarrie Glaxebrook, of Anson on Street, motor salesman, employed at Rochester Bros Royal Garage was severely…

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Nearing Finality Aerodrome for Mudgee Minister's Pronouncement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 12

AT last it would appear that finality will be reached in connection with the establishment of an aerodrome at Mudgee, for Mr. W. F…

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